Child Care Center
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LA Bergenfield Associates, LLC DBA Lightbridge Academy
Bergenfield, NJ
· Bergen County
139 South Washington Avenue,
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
Quick Facts
Capacity
166 children
Age range (listing information)
0 - 13 years
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Subsidized Program
Participates
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Contact Information
📞 (201) 384-1360
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
170300021
License Issued
May 1, 2024
Active Through
May 1, 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
LA Bergenfield Associates, LLC DBA Lightbridge Academy is a Child Care Center in Bergenfield NJ, with a maximum capacity of 166 children. This child care center's listing gives an age range of 0 - 13 years; please confirm current ages with the provider. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
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Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-18 | Monitoring,Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2026-08-20 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-07-20 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2026-06-26 | Monitoring,Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2026-06-15 | Other,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-05-07 | Other,Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-05-04 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-04-09 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-03-30 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2026-03-10 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-02-10 | Re-Inspection,Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-01-20 | Monitoring,Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-12-16 | Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-12-04 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-11-03 | Other,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-10-16 | Monitoring,Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-10-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-29 | Monitoring,Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-05 | Re-Inspection,Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-15 | Monitoring,Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-14 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-06-17 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-05-12 | Complaint,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-04-28 | Complaint,Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-04-08 | Complaint,Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-04-04 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-03-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-03-07 | Other,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-24 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-13 | Complaint,Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-01-24 | Complaint,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-01-07 | Monitoring,Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-12-19 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-10-21 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-09-20 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-06-24 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-06-07 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-04-26 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-03-22 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-03-07 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-03-07 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-02-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-02-01 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-01-26 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-01-16 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-01-10 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-01-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-12-19 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-12-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-11-30 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-11-29 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-11-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-11-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-30 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-10-23 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-23 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-08-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-27 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-27 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-27 | Violation | 3A:52-6.6(a)(1) | Based on report, ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline. - The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: be positive. |
| 2023-07-27 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(2) | Based on report, retrain the named staff on the center's discipline policy. - Topics of orientation training shall include understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3. |
| 2023-07-10 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-19 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-19 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-04 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-04 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-04 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(q)(2) | Based on complaint number 22079, ensure that classroom capacities are maintained at all times for classroom 4(gym) and classroom 5(gold fish). - Space and room requirements are as follows: at no time shall a center |
| 2023-05-04 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(c) | Based on complaint number 22079, ensure that staff/child ratios are maintained at all times during the day especially during the morning and afternoon pick up times. 5/19/23: Ensure that classroom 3 maintains staff/ child ratios. There were 14 children ages 18-24 months with 2 staff when 3 is required. 6/5/23: Ensure that classroom 7 maintains staff/child ratios. There were 15 children ages 4-5 years old with 1 staff when 2 is required.6/5/23: Ensure that classroom 10 maintains staff/child ratios. There were 12 children ages 3-4 with 1 staff when 2 is required. The second staff arrived during the inspection. 6/23/23: Ensure classroom 8 maintains staff/child ratios. There were 13 children ages 2-2.5 with 2 staff when 3 is required. The third staff left the room to fill a pitcher of water. - The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in 3A:52-4.3(d) through (f):Age Staff/Child RatioUnder 18 months - 1:418 months up to 2 ½ years - 1:62 ½ years up to 4 years - 1:104 years - 1:125 years and older - 1:15 |
| 2023-04-28 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-11 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-20 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-20 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-20 | Violation | 3A:52-4.7(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff who have not completed the required orientation training, CARI and CHRI background checks are directly supervised by another staff member. Classroom 6 had 2 new staff present. Upon request, the center management switched the staff in the classroom in order to come into compliance. - The center shall meet the following requirements for orientation training: the center shall ensure that all newly-hired staff receive orientation training within two weeks of hire and that no individual is left alone to supervise a child or group of children until orientation training is completed. |
| 2023-03-20 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii) | Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name in classroom 4. - All centers shall comply with the following requirements, the center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: sippy cups shall be labeled with the child’s name. |
| 2023-03-20 | Violation | 3A:52-7.6(a)(2) | Ensure that parents are notified immediately when a child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head. - The center shall take immediate necessary action to protect the child from further harm and shall immediately notify the child's parent(s) when a child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head. |
| 2023-03-20 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) | Ensure that the center washes and disinfects diapering surfaces after each use. The staff in classroom 3 did not clean and disinfect the diaper mat in between diaper changes. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: in addition to the items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use, diapering surfaces. |
| 2023-03-20 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(a) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Edit the staff records checklist to ensure that all current staff are listed including the sponsor representative. - 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). |
| 2023-03-20 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) | Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire. Missing CARI background checks for 7 new staff. 4/28/23: Based on complaint #22061, ensure that CARI background checks are submitted for staff within 2 weeks of hire. Missing 1 CARI background check. - 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. |
| 2023-03-20 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(d)(1) | Ensure that the program supervisor meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Submit educational documentation. - For school-age child care programs the program supervisor shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the applicable options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(d) for education, training, and experience, based on the center's licensed capacity. |
| 2023-03-20 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(7)(i) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains a medication log that includes the child's name and parent authorization to administer medication. Ensure that all special care plans have the parental authorization. - The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: the center shall maintain on file a record of the following the child's name and parental authorization for the center to administer medication or health care procedures. |
| 2023-03-20 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(n)(2) | Ensure that children are evacuated from the center within three minutes during each fire drill. - Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that all children present are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each fire drill. |
| 2023-03-20 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(3) | Ensure that all medications are inaccessible to the children. At the time of the inspection, a staff member's purse was opened at the level of the children and medication was visible and accessible to the children. The purse was moved upon request. - The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: all medication and health care equipment shall be kept either in a locked cabinet or in an area that is inaccessible to the children. |
| 2023-03-20 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(3)(iii) | Ensure that all expired medication is returned to the child's parent or disposed of appropriately. - The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: all medication and health care equipment shall be kept either in a locked cabinet or in an area that is inaccessible to the children. unused or expired medication and health care equipment shall be returned to the child’s parent or disposed of safely in a child-resistant waste receptacle when no longer being administered. |
| 2023-03-20 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) | Ensure that toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks and other plumbing are maintained in operating and sanitary condition. Repair the sink located next to the diaper changing table in classroom 9. The hot water was not operable. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition. |
| 2023-03-01 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-07 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-07 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-24 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-24 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-24 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(q)(1)(ii) | Ensure that unapproved space is inaccessible to the children at all times. At the time of the inspection, a therapy session was taking place in the office which is not an approved space for children. This violation was abated during the inspection due to the therapist taking the child back into the classroom. - Space and room requirements are as follows: all space and rooms within the center to be used by children shall be inspected and approved by the Office of Licensing prior to their use. In making its determination, the Office of Licensing shall consider whether the space is too far removed, remote, or isolated from other areas of the center to be used by children. rooms or areas of the center that are not Office of Licensing-approved for use by children shall be made inaccessible to children. |
| 2023-01-06 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-01-03 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-22 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-22 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-22 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required. Missing CHRI background checks for 8 staff. 1/24/23: Missing CHRI background checks for 3 staff. - 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. |
| 2022-11-22 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including all of the required components. - Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). |
| 2022-11-22 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(c) | Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. - The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year. |
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