Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Lightbridge Academy
Paramus, NJ
· Bergen County
45 Eisenhower Drive,
Paramus, NJ 07652
Quick Facts
Capacity
177 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
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Contact Information
📞 (201) 843-4700
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
150100083
License Issued
Nov 14, 2024
Active Through
Nov 14, 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
Lightbridge Academy is a Child Care Center in Paramus NJ, with a maximum capacity of 177 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 - 13 years. It is open Monday - Friday, 07:00 AM - 06:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Tuesday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Wednesday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Thursday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Friday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-07-16 | Re-Inspection,Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-06-16 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2026-05-04 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-03-31 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-03-09 | Monitoring,Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2026-01-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-12-04 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-10-28 | Re-Inspection,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-26 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-03-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-03-10 | Monitoring,Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-11-13 | Other,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-11-01 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-09-17 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-08-27 | Complaint,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-08-19 | Complaint,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-08-06 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-07-02 | Re-Inspection,Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-05-28 | Renewal,Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-05-16 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-05-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-03-22 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-01-16 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-09-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-08-11 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-30 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-03 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-09-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-08-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-07-18 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-06-15 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-06-15 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-06-15 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) | Ensure that the center conducts fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center, including one fire drill annually that is conducted during nap time. - Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct fire drills at least once a month, as specified in the NJUFC. The center shall ensure that fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center and that one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable. |
| 2022-06-15 | Violation | 3A:52-7.9(a)(1)(vi)(2) | Maintain an illness log on file at the center and ensure that it contains all of the required components, including the date the child returned to the center. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the center shall maintain on file a log of the initial illnesses, symptoms of illness, or diseases that are exhibited by each child while in the center’s care, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1(c) and (d). This illness log shall include the date, if applicable, that the child returned to the center with a note from a health care provider attesting to the child's admissibility to the center and recovery from a reportable disease, as specified in N.J.A.C. 8:57. |
| 2022-06-15 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(2) | Retrain all staff on the center's policies for hand washing and sanitation. Submit training information with staff signatures to OOL. - 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. |
| 2022-06-15 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) | Ensure that the center washes and disinfects diapering surfaces using a 2 step process after each use. - 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. |
| 2022-06-15 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(iii) | Ensure that staff wash their hands immediately after changing a child's diaper, wherein staff was observed only changing gloves. - Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after assisting a child in toileting. |
| 2022-06-15 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(7) | Based on report, retrain the named staff on the center's discipline policy. - Topics of orientation training shall include implementing the center's statement of policy on the disciplining of children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6. |
| 2022-06-15 | 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). |
| 2022-06-15 | 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, and accompanied by a special care plan for one named child. - 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). |
| 2022-06-15 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) | Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire for ONE named staff member. - 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. |
| 2022-06-15 | 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 for ONE named staff member. - 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. |
| 2022-06-15 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1) | Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication. - The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to develop and implement written policies and procedures for the operation of the center, including a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication. |
| 2022-06-15 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(c)(1) | Submit transcripts for one head teacher. - 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. |
| 2022-06-15 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(c)(3) | Submit education documentation for one group teacher. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the group teacher shall meet the requirements for experience and education |
| 2022-06-15 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(c) | Update and submit annual staff development training logs. - The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year. |
| 2021-08-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-07-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-06-21 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-01-10 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-12-12 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-11-14 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-09-23 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-08-12 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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