Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Bright Beginnings Child Care Center
Mount Laurel, NJ
· Burlington County
3115 ROUTE 38 SUITE 400,
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
Quick Facts
Capacity
120 children
Age range (listing information)
0 - 13 years
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Type of Care
Full-Time, Part-Time, Before School, After School
Transportation
Field Trips, To/From School
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3
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Contact Information
📞 (856) 866-0039
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
03TOT0004
License Issued
Nov 26, 2024
Active Through
Nov 26, 2027
Issued By
New Jersey Department of Children & Families
District Office
New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing
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About the Provider
Philosophy: To create a safe, loving and positive environment that will foster the physical and intellectual well being of every child while encouraging their individuality.
Hours of Operation
- MondayOpen
- TuesdayOpen
- WednesdayOpen
- ThursdayOpen
- FridayOpen
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-03-26 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-02-25 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-19 | Life Safety Modification | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-08 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-08-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-08-01 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-06-30 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-06-26 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-04-25 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-03-11 | Monitoring,Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-11-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-11-06 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-10-02 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-08-30 | Increase | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-07-10 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-05-28 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-04-26 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-03-15 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-01-02 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-12-18 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-09-18 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-12 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-29 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-29 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-29 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) | Ensure that the center conducts at least two lockdown drills per year during each session provided at the center and maintains records of the drills on file. - Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct two lockdown drills per year and maintain on file a record of each lockdown drill. The center shall ensure that lockdown drills are conducted during each session provided at the center. |
| 2023-03-29 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(a) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. - The center shall maintain on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by the Office of Licensing, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b), indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the applicable staff education and experience, as specified in 3A:52-4.6(b) through (d). |
| 2023-02-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-01-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-01-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-01-10 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-10 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-10 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) | Ensure that 4 named staff members complete a CHRI background checks as required.1/11/231 named staff member remaining. - As a condition of securing a license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that a Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) fingerprint background check is completed for himself or herself, and for all staff members at least 18 years of age who are or will be working at the center on a regularly- scheduled basis, to determine whether any such person has been convicted of a crime, as specified in P.L. 2000, c. 77 (N.J.S.A. 30:5B-6.10 to 6.17). The sponsor or sponsor representative and each staff member shall complete the electronic fingerprinting process through the vendor authorized by the State to conduct CHRI background checks through the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. |
| 2023-01-10 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(b) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training. - Orientation training as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) may be included for six of the required hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) and (d). |
| 2023-01-10 | Violation | 3A:52-3.4(a) | Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file. - The sponsor or sponsor representative shall secure comprehensive general liability insurance coverage for the center and shall maintain on file a copy of the insurance policy or documentation of current insurance coverage. |
| 2023-01-10 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(8) | Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served. - The center shall obtain a Life Hazard Use Registration certificate applicable to the center’s licensed capacity and ages served pursuant to the Uniform Fire Safety Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192 et seq. The center shall post this document in a prominent location within the center. |
| 2022-06-06 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-06 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-04-06 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-04-06 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-04-06 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) | Ensure that 1 new staff complete a CHRI background check as required. - As a condition of securing a license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that a Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) fingerprint background check is completed for himself or herself, and for all staff members at least 18 years of age who are or will be working at the center on a regularly- scheduled basis, to determine whether any such person has been convicted of a crime, as specified in P.L. 2000, c. 77 (N.J.S.A. 30:5B-6.10 to 6.17). The sponsor or sponsor representative and each staff member shall complete the electronic fingerprinting process through the vendor authorized by the State to conduct CHRI background checks through the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. |
| 2022-03-21 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-21 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-21 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(b)(2) | Ensure that materials are accessible to the children at all times, except during lunch and nap time in Room 6. - The staff member(s) specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5 who are responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the center's daily activities shall ensure that children have opportunities to choose materials freely and materials are accessible at all times except during lunch and nap time. |
| 2022-03-21 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(v) | Ensure that children wash their hands immediately after outdoor play in Room 2. - Handwashing requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that children three months of age and older wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after outdoor play. |
| 2022-03-21 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(a) | Ensure that the center update and maintain on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. - The center shall maintain on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by the Office of Licensing, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b), indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the applicable staff education and experience, as specified in 3A:52-4.6(b) through (d). |
| 2022-03-21 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) | Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for 2 new staff within two weeks of hire - The sponsor or sponsor representative, and each staff member shall complete a signed consent form provided by the Department that indicates the identifying information necessary to conduct a CARI background check, including the person’s name, address, date of birth, sex, race, and Social Security number. Pursuant to the Federal Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-579), the Department shall advise each such person that the disclosure of his or her Social Security number is voluntary, and that the Social Security number will only be used for the purpose of conducting a CARI background check. |
| 2022-03-21 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) | Ensure that 2 new staff complete a CHRI background check as required. - As a condition of securing a license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that a Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) fingerprint background check is completed for himself or herself, and for all staff members at least 18 years of age who are or will be working at the center on a regularly- scheduled basis, to determine whether any such person has been convicted of a crime, as specified in P.L. 2000, c. 77 (N.J.S.A. 30:5B-6.10 to 6.17). The sponsor or sponsor representative and each staff member shall complete the electronic fingerprinting process through the vendor authorized by the State to conduct CHRI background checks through the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. |
| 2022-03-21 | Violation | 3A:52-3.4(a) | Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file. - The sponsor or sponsor representative shall secure comprehensive general liability insurance coverage for the center and shall maintain on file a copy of the insurance policy or documentation of current insurance coverage. |
| 2022-03-21 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable wherein Room 2 has cots stacked up by the exit door. - The center shall be permitted to obtain a valid fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, and submit a copy of the certificate to the Office of Licensing in lieu of a CO or CCO, if the center serves only children 2 ½ years of age or older and is located in a public school building that is used as a public school. |
| 2022-03-21 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) | Ensure that the center conducts at least two lockdown drills per year during each session provided at the center and maintains records of the drills on file. - Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct two lockdown drills per year and maintain on file a record of each lockdown drill. The center shall ensure that lockdown drills are conducted during each session provided at the center. |
| 2022-03-21 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(d)(3) | Cease the use of electric space heaters in Room 3. - Heating requirements are as follows: the center shall not use portable liquid fuel-burning or wood-burning heating appliances or electric space heaters. |
| 2022-03-21 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) | Ensure that the baking soda is kept out of reach of the children at all times in Room 5. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all corrosive agents, insecticides, bleaches, detergents, polishes, any products under pressure in an aerosol spray can, and any toxic substance shall be stored in a locked cabinet or in an enclosure located in an area not accessible to the children. |
| 2022-03-21 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Repair the door in Room 5. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. |
| 2022-03-21 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(17) | Secure the cubbies in Rooms 1 and 5.4/6/22Secure the cubbie in Room 5. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all televisions and computers shall be secured on a stable surface and shelving shall be secured and not be overloaded. |
| 2022-03-21 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(b)(2) | Ensure that all staff who do not have a completed CARI & CHRI background checks are directly supervised by another staff member in Room 5. - When the center applies for a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department the completed CARI consent forms for all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis. Until the results of the CARI background check for a new staff member have been received from the Department, the center shall ensure oversight of the new staff member by another staff member, and ensure that person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children. |
| 2022-03-21 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(16)(i) | Repair and/or paint the walls and other surfaces as required. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of excessive peeling or chipped paint. |
| 2022-03-21 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(c)(2) | Repair the lights as needed throughout the center. - Lighting requirements are as follows: during program activities, at least 20 foot-candles of natural or artificial light shall be provided in all rooms used by the children. This illumination shall be measured three feet above the floor at the farthest point from the light source. |
| 2022-03-21 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(2) | Ensure that the outdoor play area is free from stagnant water. - Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the outdoor play area shall be graded or provided with drains to dispose of surface water. |
| 2021-07-29 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-07-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-06-29 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-06-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-04-27 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-06-14 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-06 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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