Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
SMK, LLC DBA Lightbridge Academy
Millburn, NJ
· Essex County
27 Bleeker Street,
Millburn, NJ 07041
Quick Facts
Capacity
146 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
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Contact Information
📞 (973) 218-1800
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
170400142
License Issued
Mar 20, 2025
Active Through
Mar 20, 2028
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
SMK, LLC DBA Lightbridge Academy is a Child Care Center in Millburn NJ, with a maximum capacity of 146 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 - 13 years. It is open Monday - Friday, 06:30 AM - 06:30 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:30 AM - 06:30 PM
- Tuesday06:30 AM - 06:30 PM
- Wednesday06:30 AM - 06:30 PM
- Thursday06:30 AM - 06:30 PM
- Friday06:30 AM - 06:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-08 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-12-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-11-13 | Record Retrieval | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-11-12 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-01-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-10-23 | Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-07-08 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-04-04 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-03-27 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-02-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-01-16 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-12-12 | Renewal,Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-03 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-09-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-09-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-08-22 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-28 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-28 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-11-04 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-04 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-29 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-29 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-29 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(i) | Ensure that the center washes and disinfects the diaper changing pads after each use, whereas a two step process was not used in Room 3. - The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use, |
| 2022-08-29 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(4) | Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after each diaper change, whereas a staff did not wash their hands after removing their gloves after changing a diaper in Room 3. - Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately |
| 2022-08-29 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(3) | Clean the diaper changing pad and surrounding area in Room 5. - 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. |
| 2022-08-29 | 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. Pertains to 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. |
| 2022-08-29 | 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. - 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) |
| 2022-08-29 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) | Maintain on file an updated Special Care Plan signed by a Health Care Professional for a named child in Room 7 who requires an Epi-Pen.11/4/22: Maintain on file an updated Special Care Plan signed by a Health Care Professional for a named child in Room 7, and maintain on file the required medication per the Special Care Plan for a second named child in Room 7. - 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). |
| 2022-08-29 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Ensure that all illuminated exit signs and emergency lighting are operable at all times throughout the center. Repair or replace the non-working emergency lights in Rooms 2, 4 and 7. - 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. |
| 2022-08-29 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(c) | Provide a current health certificate for the two outside food vendors who provide meals to the center as required. - If the center prepares meals, the center shall obtain 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. The center shall maintain on file the Sanitary Inspection Certificate. |
| 2022-08-29 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) | Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children. A basket of sunscreen was on the bathroom floor accessible to the children 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. |
| 2022-08-29 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) | Repair or replace the broken toilet tank lid in Room 5. - 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. |
| 2022-08-29 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(7) | Ensure that medication and creams are discarded or sent home when no longer needed to be used at the center. - 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 |
| 2022-08-29 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Replace the stained ceiling tiles throughout the center. - 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. |
| 2022-08-29 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) | Clean the mechanical ventilation and surrounding ceiling tiles throughout the center. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated. |
| 2022-08-29 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) | Repair or replace the missing/broken red circle buttons on the treehouse structure, ensuring there are no sharp edges. - 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. |
| 2021-06-10 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-06-08 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-05-06 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-04-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-04-01 | Renewal,Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2021-03-02 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-02-26 | Monitoring,Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-12-11 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-11-15 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-11-01 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-09-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-07-26 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-06-26 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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