Child Care Center
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RA-Rutherford, LLC. DBA Lightbridge Academy-Rutherford
Rutherford, NJ
· Bergen County
201 Route 17 North,
Rutherford, NJ 07070
Quick Facts
Capacity
257 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
02RAI0007
License Issued
Sep 1, 2026
Active Through
Sep 1, 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
RA-Rutherford, LLC. DBA Lightbridge Academy-Rutherford is a Child Care Center in Rutherford NJ, with a maximum capacity of 257 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-26 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-07-16 | Other,Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-06-18 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-11-17 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-10-02 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-29 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-07-25 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-05-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-05-16 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-05-13 | Monitoring,Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-11-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-09-10 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-09-10 | New Sponsor | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-07-29 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-06-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-05-07 | Monitoring,Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-04-02 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-03-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-02-22 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-01-10 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-12-22 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-11-30 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-10-17 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-03 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-09-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-09-05 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-21 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-05-31 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-31 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-31 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) | Secure the mechanical ventilation in room 4. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated. |
| 2023-05-31 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) | Repair and/or level the cracked surfacing to prevent tripping hazards. - Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall comply with the Playground Safety Subcode of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23-11. |
| 2023-05-31 | Violation | 3A:52-2.1(b) | Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Attestation and all required documents. - A person applying for an initial license or renewal license to operate a center or relocation of a center shall submit a completed application to the Office of Licensing at least 45 days prior to the anticipated opening of the center or to the expiration of its existing regular license. |
| 2023-05-31 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) | Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist and Statement of Assurance and a copy of the center's water testing completed by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection. - Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center and, in the discretion of the Office of Licensing, any other time, the applicant or facility operator shall certify in writing that the center provides a potable water supply provided by a public community water system. If the facility is supplied by a public community water system, the applicant or facility operator shall provide documentation of water testing conducted by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection for water testing for lead and copper from all faucets and other sources used for drinking water or food preparation and at least 50 percent of all indoor water faucets utilized by the center. |
| 2023-05-31 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) | Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date in room 10. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: for bottles, each child's bottle(s) shall be labeled with the child's name and dated. |
| 2023-05-31 | 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 with a note from the child's health care provider. - 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. |
| 2023-05-31 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(p) | Secure the smoke detector in the hallway near room 4. - Play equipment, materials, and furniture for indoor and outdoor use shall be of sturdy and safe construction, non-toxic, free of hazards, and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The center may not use play equipment intended for outdoor use indoors. |
| 2023-05-31 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(ii) | Ensure that each child under 12 months of age has a written feeding plan maintained on file. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: for children less than 12 months of age, the feeding plan shall be |
| 2023-05-31 | Violation | 3A:52-7.6(b)(2) | Complete accident reports as required, including the date, time and location of the incident. - The center shall maintain on file a written record of each incident resulting in an injury as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.6(a). These records shall include the following: the date, time and location of the incident. |
| 2023-05-31 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(i) | Ensure that the children wash their hands with soap and running water before the intake of food in room 4. - 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 before intake of food. |
| 2023-05-31 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) | Ensure that all staff and the sponsor and/or sponsor representative submits a CARI background check upon renewal. - 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. Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department a completed CARI consent form for the new staff member. |
| 2023-05-31 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative completes a CHRI background check as required for the center's license renewal. - 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. |
| 2023-05-31 | 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. - 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. |
| 2023-05-31 | 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. |
| 2023-05-31 | Violation | 3A:52-6.8(a)(1) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a children's records checklist, including the child's name, address, birth date and date of enrollment. - The center shall complete and maintain on file for each enrolled child a Children’s Records Checklist, signed by the director, sponsor, or sponsor representative and designated by the Office of Licensing, indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the child's name, address, birth date, and date of enrollment. |
| 2023-05-31 | 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. |
| 2023-05-31 | 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 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). |
| 2023-05-31 | 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. |
| 2023-05-31 | 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. The center took immediate action to remove a tricycle that was obstructing the rear 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. |
| 2023-05-31 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(f)(1) | Ensure that the center has an adequate supply of soap in room 4. - Toilet facility requirements are as follows: a supply of soap, toilet paper, and individual hand towels or disposable paper towels shall be provided. |
| 2023-05-31 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) | Repair or replace the toilet paper holder in room 4. - 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. |
| 2023-05-31 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Clean and maintain the ceiling tile in room 2. - 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. |
| 2023-03-27 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-07 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-10-04 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-07-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-07-20 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-07-20 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-07-20 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(c) | Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center: In Room 11 15 children ages 4 years old present with 1 staff; 2 are requiredThe center took immediate action during this inspection and provided a 2nd staff member to ensure the room was in ratio - 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 |
| 2022-07-20 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Ensure that the center's fire protective systems are operative at all times: Trouble light on the centers fire panelLocal fire official contactedNote: 7.22.2022Based on a reinspection conducted by the local fire official this violation was abated - 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. |
| 2022-06-24 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-06-08 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-06-08 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-06 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-06 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-06 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Ensure that all surfaces are kept clean: replace the stained cover on the glider in Room 8/9 - 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. |
| 2022-04-14 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-04-14 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-04-14 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(i) | Ensure that each child under 12 months of age has a written feeding plan on file - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: the center shall develop mutually with each child's parent(s) and follow a feeding plan regarding the feeding schedule, specific formula, breastfeeding arrangements and accommodations, and/or expressed breast milk, nutritional needs, and introduction of new food for each child. |
| 2022-04-14 | Violation | 3A:52-7.6(a)(2) | Ensure that parents are notified immediately and the parental notification is documented 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. |
| 2022-04-14 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) | Ensure that all new staff submit a CARI background check within two weeks of hire: 1 staff - 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. Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department a completed CARI consent form for the new staff member. |
| 2022-04-14 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(b)(1) | Ensure that all new staff submit a CHRI background check within two weeks of hire: 1 staff - When the center applies for a new license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that each staff member at least 18 years of age who is or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a). Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that the new staff member completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a). |
| 2022-04-14 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(3) | Based on report, ensure that the named staff is retrained on the center's policies and procedures for feeding infantsStaff retrained on 4.7.2022 - Topics of orientation training shall include implementing group size limits and primary caregiver responsibilities, as applicable, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.4. |
| 2022-04-14 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(11) | Ensure that all staff are re-trained in the documentation of parental notification of required injuries Staff retrained on 5.2.2022 - Topics of orientation training shall include recognizing and responding to injuries and emergencies, including the prevention of and response to emergencies due to food-related allergies and other allergic reactions. |
| 2022-04-14 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(ii) | Ensure that the director designee completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL - The director or his or her designee(s) shall be on the premises at all times when the center is operating and the designee shall complete staff development in understanding licensing rules as provided by the Office. |
| 2022-04-14 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(7) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains special needs healthcare plans on file that are completed by the child's healthcare provider and are signed by the parent: 5 named children Note: 7.20.20221 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 maintain on file a record of the following |
| 2022-04-14 | 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, that two are present, when required, and that Benadryl is provided by the parent, when required: 11 named childrenNote: 7.20.20221 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). |
| 2022-04-14 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Provide a current fire certificate as required - 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. |
| 2022-04-14 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) | Ensure that the center conducts fire drills 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. |
| 2022-04-14 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) | Ensure that the center conducts at least two lockdown drills, per year, and the center 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. |
| 2022-04-14 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(iii) | Ensure that the center maintains on file an updated letter of agreement with their designated alternate indoor evacuation location that operates during the same operating hours as the center - Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating an alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center. The center shall |
| 2022-04-14 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) | Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children: maintain the housekeeping closet, which contains cleaning supplies, locked at all times: it was found to be unlocked during this inspectionThe center took immediate action during this inspection and locked the housekeeping closet - 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. |
| 2022-04-14 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(f)(2) | Ensure that all bathroom equipment is fastened securely: re-chalk the sinks in Room 1 - Toilet facility requirements are as follows: mirrors, dispensers, and other equipment shall be fastened securely. |
| 2022-04-14 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) | Ensure that the sinks are maintained in operating condition: Room 1: sink does not dispense hot water - 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. |
| 2022-04-14 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Ensure that all surfaces in good repair: repair/replace the padding on the metal columns, in the outdoor play area, that are in disrepair - 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. |
| 2022-04-14 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(17) | Ensure that shelving is secured to a stable surface: tall shelf located in the egress hallway between Room 2 & 3 - 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. |
| 2022-04-14 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(19) | Maintain current radon testing on file and post the results in a prominent location - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall test for the presence of radon gas in each classroom on the lowest floor level used by children at least once every five years and shall post the test results in a prominent location in all buildings at the center, as specified in N.J.S.A. 30:5B-5.2. |
| 2022-04-14 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(r) | Based on report, ensure that infants are given the correct bottle during feedingsAt the time of this inspection, all bottles were labeled, as required, and all infants were given the correct bottle during feedings - The center shall take any steps required by the Office of Licensing to correct conditions in the building or center that may endanger the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. |
| 2022-04-14 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(g)(3) | Ensure that all staff complete annual orientation training and that it is documented on the staff training logs - 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). |
| 2022-04-14 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(6) | Secure the fencing surrounding the toddler play area in the outdoor play area - Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: centers that provide outdoor space shall maintain all fencing in proper condition. |
| 2022-01-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-01-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-12-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-09-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-07-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-07-26 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-06-02 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-05-06 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-07-24 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-04-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
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