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Lightbridge Academy - Mountain Lakes
Mountain Lakes, NJ
· Morris County
100 Route 46 East Building C,
Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
Quick Facts
Capacity
123 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
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Contact Information
📞 (973) 777-4700
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CCC114724
License Issued
Mar 25, 2026
Active Through
Mar 25, 2029
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
Lightbridge Academy - Mountain Lakes is a Child Care Center in Mountain Lakes NJ, with a maximum capacity of 123 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 - 13 years. It is open Monday - Friday, 07:00 AM - 06:30 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:00 AM - 06:30 PM
- Tuesday07:00 AM - 06:30 PM
- Wednesday07:00 AM - 06:30 PM
- Thursday07:00 AM - 06:30 PM
- Friday07:00 AM - 06:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-03-02 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-02-02 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-01-05 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-12-04 | Re-Inspection,Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-10-28 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-06-17 | Monitoring,Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-03-27 | Monitoring,Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-03-07 | Monitoring,Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-09-17 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-08-06 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-07-22 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-07-09 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-06-13 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-03-07 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-01-30 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-20 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-08-28 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-16 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-16 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-16 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(a)(1) | Ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center. Based on report, ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center. - The center shall develop and implement an Office of Licensing-approved method to keep track of the location and ensure the safety of all children at all times when under the center’s supervision, including the transfer of supervision from and to parents during arrival and departure and the utilization of off-site locations, including playgrounds and field trips. |
| 2023-05-16 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(a)(2) | Ensure that all staff have completed training pertaining to the center's policies and procedures for tracking children and are aware of the number of children in their care at all times. - The center shall ensure that all staff members are trained in the method of keeping track of children and know how many children are in their care at all times. |
| 2023-05-16 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including training on supervising and tracking children. Based on report, retrain the four named staff on: 1. The center's supervision policy; 2. The center's policies and procedures for tracking children. - Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). |
| 2023-05-08 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-03 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-02 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-07 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-07 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-07 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(d) | Provide a current fire certificate as required. - An applicant seeking the renewal of a license or of a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval to continue operating a center shall obtain and maintain on file a fire safety inspection certificate for the building based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months. If the center prepares meals, the applicant seeking renewal shall obtain and maintain on file a satisfactory Sanitary Inspection Certificate, as specified in N.J.A.C. 8:24, indicating that the kitchen is in compliance with the applicable requirements of the State Sanitary Code, based on a sanitary inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months. |
| 2023-02-07 | Violation | 3A:52-4.4(a)(2) | Ensure that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of four infants or six toddlers. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply for infants (under 18 months of age) and toddlers (18 months to 2½ years of age): a group shall consist of four infants or six toddlers to whom a primary caregiver has been assigned. |
| 2023-02-07 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(a)(1)(i) | Ensure that the center washes and disinfects surfaces as required, with a commercially prepared disinfectant used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. - Disinfectants shall be used as follows: the center shall disinfect those items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3 with a solution that shall be a commercially prepared disinfectant that indicates it kills bacteria, viruses, and parasites. This solution shall be used in accordance with label instructions. |
| 2023-02-07 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(3) | Ensure that diapering surfaces are flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent and in good repair. The center shall ensure that under the diapering mat is cleaned at the changing tables. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: diapering requirements for centers serving children who are not toilet trained are as follows, diapering area and surface requirements are as follows, the diapering surface shall be flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent, and in good repair. |
| 2023-02-07 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(b)(1) | Ensure that the director meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. - The director shall meet the following qualification requirements for early childhood programs licensed to serve more than 30 children, the director shall meet the qualification requirements as specified in N.J.A.C 3A:52-4.6(b) for education and experience. |
| 2023-02-07 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(c)(1) | Ensure that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: for all centers, the head teacher or consulting head teacher shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the seven options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(c) for education and experience. |
| 2023-02-07 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(c)(3) | Ensure that the group teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the group teacher shall meet the requirements for experience and education |
| 2023-02-07 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(d)(1) | Ensure that the program supervisor meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. - 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. |
| 2023-02-07 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(g)(3) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually and that the completion of the training is documented on the Staff Records Checklist. Ensure the annual or new hire orientation is completed by staff and signature of staff complete the form. - The center shall maintain on file documentation of the date, time, topic, presenter, and attendance for all staff development and orientation completed by center staff members. The center shall record each staff member’s completion of staff development and orientation on the Staff Records Checklist, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b). |
| 2023-02-07 | Violation | 3A:52-7.3(a)(2) | Ensure that a Universal Health Record is completed upon enrollment and updated annually, including the immunization records and special care plans as required. The center shall ensure the Universal Health form is updated annually. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: for each child not enrolled in a public or private school, upon admission, the center shall maintain on file at the center a Universal Child Health Record (Department of Health Form CH-14) or its equivalent, updated annually, along with an immunization record, and a special care plan, if applicable. A 30-day grace period is permitted in N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.5(e) |
| 2023-02-07 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) | Ensure that all Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan and that two are present when required. The center shall ensure special health care forms are with the epi-pens. - 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 store prescribed epinephrine pens in their original boxes with the child’s name and prescription. A special care plan or other documentation from a health care provider shall accompany the epinephrine pen. If two epinephrine pens are required, both shall be available. Each center under the jurisdiction of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5 shall store back-up epinephrine pens on site consistent with the requirements stated at N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5.e(1). |
| 2023-02-07 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) | Ensure that toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks and other plumbing are maintained in operating and sanitary condition. Replace the toilet cap for the toilet in bathroom by room 3. - 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. |
| 2023-02-07 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Ensure that all surfaces are kept clean and in good repair. Ensure vents in the bathrooms are cleaned from the dust. - 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. |
| 2023-02-07 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) | Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition. Clean bathroom vents. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated. |
| 2023-02-07 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) | Remove debris and overgrown vegetation from the outdoor play area. The outdoor walkway from one classroom at the back of the building, remove the branch debris and piles of leaves. - Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. |
| 2023-02-07 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(16)(i) | Repair and/or paint the walls and other surfaces as required. In Room 8, the ledge by the diaper changing area needs to be painted. - 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. |
| 2022-04-22 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-25 | Monitoring,Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-25 | Monitoring,Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-25 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(3) | Ensure that diapering surfaces are flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent and in good repair.Repair/replace diapering mat in Infant Mobile. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: diapering requirements for centers serving children who are not toilet trained are as follows, diapering area and surface requirements are as follows, the diapering surface shall be flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent, and in good repair. |
| 2022-03-25 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(2) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including understanding center operations, policies and procedures.Retrain all staff on appropriate sanitary standards when cleaning. Staff shall refrain from using the broom to sweep food off of the table when cleaning. Provide proof of training, materials used and staff signatures. - 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. |
| 2022-03-25 | 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.At the time of the inspection, there was an object in the doorway. The item was later moved in Room: Green frogs. - 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. |
| 2021-12-13 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-11-05 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-10-12 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-09-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-08-12 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-06-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-05-13 | No Selection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-04-15 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-03-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-02-12 | Initial | No | Center Inspection |
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