RA-Mahwah, LLC. DBA Lightbridge Academy-Mahwah

MAHWAH, NJLicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

3.7based on state inspection data
Capacity175
Est. price$899/mo

Contact information

Address51 Island Road, Mahwah, NJ, 07430

CityMAHWAH, NJ 07430

CountyBergen

Phone201-529-0066

Websitehttps://lightbridgeacademy.com/mahwah-nj/

Operating details

Capacity175

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/16/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High7
  • Medium-High10
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low4
  • Low0

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51 Island Road, Mahwah, NJ, 07430, MAHWAH, NJ 07430

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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/16/2026

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  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low4
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High risk6/16/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(p) — Ensure children on the equipment on the small playground are ages 2-5 years according to manufacturers instructions.

    Ensure children on the equipment on the small playground are ages 2-5 years according to manufacturers instructions. Regulation: 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.

    Not corrected

2025

  1. High risk11/20/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for 1 new staff member.

    Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for 1 new staff member. Regulation: 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. Until the results of the CARI background check for a new staff member have been received from the Department, the center shall ensure oversight of the new staff member by another staff member, and ensure that person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children.

    Corrected 2/27/2026
  2. Medium-High risk11/20/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iv) — Ensure mouthed toys are washed and sanitized before being given to another child in Room 3.

    Ensure mouthed toys are washed and sanitized before being given to another child in Room 3. Regulation: In addition to the items specified in (a)3 above, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use: i. Toilet training chairs and potty seats that have first been emptied into a toilet; ii Sinks and faucets used for rinsing a toilet training chair; iv. Toys mouthed by infants and toddlers before being given to another child; and

    Corrected 12/22/2025
  3. Medium-High risk11/20/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(h)(7) — Submit a lead paint risk assessment for the center's license renewal.

    Submit a lead paint risk assessment for the center's license renewal. Regulation: Lead paint precautions are as follows: if a previous lead paint inspection indicates the presence of lead, or a lead paint risk management plan is in progress at the center, the center shall: ensure that a lead paint risk assessment is conducted by a Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor who is certified and employed as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(h)3, upon renewal of the center’s license; and submit the results of the risk assessment to the Office of Licensing and the local department of health.

    Corrected 2/27/2026
  4. Medium-High risk11/20/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) — Ensure diaper creams are inaccessible to children in Room 8.

    Ensure diaper creams are inaccessible to children in Room 8. Regulation: 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.

    Corrected 1/27/2026
  5. Medium-High risk11/20/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) — Ensure diaper creams are inaccessible to children in the girls bathroom.

    Ensure diaper creams are inaccessible to children in the girls bathroom. Regulation: 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.

    Corrected 1/27/2026
  6. Medium-High risk11/20/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) — Ensure disinfectant spray bottles are inaccessible to children in Room 1.

    Ensure disinfectant spray bottles are inaccessible to children in Room 1. Regulation: 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.

    Corrected 12/22/2025
  7. Medium-High risk11/20/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.8(a)(1) — Complete and maintain on file, a current Children's Records Checklist designated by OOL.

    Complete and maintain on file, a current Children's Records Checklist designated by OOL. Regulation: 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; the name(s), home and work address(es), home and work telephone number(s) and signature(s) of the parent(s); the name(s), address(es), and telephone number(s) of any person(s) authorized by the parent(s) to visit the child at the center and/or take the child from the center, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.5(a)1; and the name, address, and telephone number of the child's health care provider; signed authorization from the parent(s) for emergency medical treatment; the parent’s signature attesting to the receipt of the Information to Parents document, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.6(b); the parent’s signature attesting to the receipt of the Information to Parents document, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.6(b).; health information for each child, as follows: for early childhood programs, a record of the child’s health examination and immunizations, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.3(a); and for school-age child care programs, a record of the parent’s statement concerning the child’s health, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.3(b).

    Corrected 12/22/2025
  8. Medium-High risk11/20/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.8(a)(1) — Ensure all universal health records are current.

    Ensure all universal health records are current. Regulation: 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; the name(s), home and work address(es), home and work telephone number(s) and signature(s) of the parent(s); the name(s), address(es), and telephone number(s) of any person(s) authorized by the parent(s) to visit the child at the center and/or take the child from the center, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.5(a)1; and the name, address, and telephone number of the child's health care provider; signed authorization from the parent(s) for emergency medical treatment; the parent’s signature attesting to the receipt of the Information to Parents document, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.6(b); the parent’s signature attesting to the receipt of the Information to Parents document, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.6(b).; health information for each child, as follows: for early childhood programs, a record of the child’s health examination and immunizations, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.3(a); and for school-age child care programs, a record of the parent’s statement concerning the child’s health, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.3(b).

    Corrected 1/27/2026
  9. High risk11/20/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Obtain a special care plan for the EpiPen in Room 7.

    Obtain a special care plan for the EpiPen in Room 7. Regulation: (9) 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: before administering a health care procedure associated with a child’s health condition, such as the use of a blood glucose monitor, nebulizer, or epinephrine pen, the center shall ensure that all staff members who administer the procedure are taught to do so by the child’s parent or another appropriately-trained person. There shall be at least two staff members present at the center who are trained in such health care procedures. 10. 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).

    Corrected 1/27/2026
  10. High risk11/20/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Obtain the prescription for the EpiPen in Room 7.

    Obtain the prescription for the EpiPen in Room 7. Regulation: (9) 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: before administering a health care procedure associated with a child’s health condition, such as the use of a blood glucose monitor, nebulizer, or epinephrine pen, the center shall ensure that all staff members who administer the procedure are taught to do so by the child’s parent or another appropriately-trained person. There shall be at least two staff members present at the center who are trained in such health care procedures. 10. 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).

    Corrected 2/27/2026
  11. High risk11/20/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure the medication required by the special care plan are present in Room 7.

    Ensure the medication required by the special care plan are present in Room 7. Regulation: (9) 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: before administering a health care procedure associated with a child’s health condition, such as the use of a blood glucose monitor, nebulizer, or epinephrine pen, the center shall ensure that all staff members who administer the procedure are taught to do so by the child’s parent or another appropriately-trained person. There shall be at least two staff members present at the center who are trained in such health care procedures. 10. 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).

    Corrected 1/27/2026
  12. High risk11/20/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure the required amount of EpiPens are present in Room 7.

    Ensure the required amount of EpiPens are present in Room 7. Regulation: (9) 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: before administering a health care procedure associated with a child’s health condition, such as the use of a blood glucose monitor, nebulizer, or epinephrine pen, the center shall ensure that all staff members who administer the procedure are taught to do so by the child’s parent or another appropriately-trained person. There shall be at least two staff members present at the center who are trained in such health care procedures. 10. 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).

    Corrected 2/27/2026
  13. Medium-Low risk11/20/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.8(d) — Ensure field trip permission slips include all required information and are kept on file for all trips.

    Ensure field trip permission slips include all required information and are kept on file for all trips. Regulation: Staff member(s) shall inform the parent(s) of enrolled children in advance of any field trip(s), outing(s), or special event(s) involving the transportation of children away from the center. The center shall provide each parent with the name and telephone number of any bus company providing service. Before taking a child on such a field trip, outing, or special event, the center shall secure individual written consent slips signed by a parent for his or her child(ren) for each proposed field trip, outing or special event.

    Corrected 12/22/2025
  14. Medium-Low risk11/20/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) — Ensure that all staff complete the required hours of staff development annually.

    Ensure that all staff complete the required hours of staff development annually. Regulation: The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year. Orientation training as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) may be included for six of the required hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) and (d).

    Corrected 2/27/2026
  15. High risk11/20/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually.

    Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually. Regulation: (a) Topics of orientation training shall include all of the following: 1. Supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a); 2. Understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3; 3. Implementing group size limits and primary caregiver responsibilities, as applicable, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.4; 4. Recognizing and reporting child abuse or neglect, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.9; 5. Evacuating the center and using the fire alarms, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l); 6.Implementing the center’s release policy, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.5; 7. Implementing the center's statement of policy on the disciplining of children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6; 8. Implementing health practices, including medication administration and responding to symptoms of illness, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1 through 7.11; 9. Implementing safe sleep practices to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome; 10. Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma; 11. Recognizing and responding to injuries and emergencies, including the prevention of and response to emergencies due to food-related allergies and other allergic reactions; and 12. Including children with special needs in the center’s program.

    Corrected 2/27/2026
  16. Medium-Low risk11/20/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.

    Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Regulation: the Staff Records Checklist for the current director and all staff members currently working at the center shall be maintained on file at the center.

    Corrected 1/27/2026
  17. Medium-Low risk11/20/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Ensure all required paperwork from staff records checklist is present in all staff files.

    Ensure all required paperwork from staff records checklist is present in all staff files. Regulation: the Staff Records Checklist for the current director and all staff members currently working at the center shall be maintained on file at the center.

    Corrected 6/16/2026
  18. Medium risk11/20/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)(2) — Ensure staff are completing the 2 step process separately - first using a soap and water then using a disinfectant in Room 3.

    Ensure staff are completing the 2 step process separately - first using a soap and water then using a disinfectant in Room 3. Regulation: All areas to be disinfected shall first be washed with soap and water.

    Corrected 1/27/2026
  19. Medium risk11/20/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)(2) — Ensure staff are completing the 2 step process separately - first using a soap and water then using a disinfectant in Room 9.

    Ensure staff are completing the 2 step process separately - first using a soap and water then using a disinfectant in Room 9. Regulation: All areas to be disinfected shall first be washed with soap and water.

    Corrected 1/27/2026
  20. High risk11/20/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure all medications are stored in their original boxes in Room 7.

    Ensure all medications are stored in their original boxes in Room 7. Regulation: (9) 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: before administering a health care procedure associated with a child’s health condition, such as the use of a blood glucose monitor, nebulizer, or epinephrine pen, the center shall ensure that all staff members who administer the procedure are taught to do so by the child’s parent or another appropriately-trained person. There shall be at least two staff members present at the center who are trained in such health care procedures. 10. 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).

    Corrected 2/27/2026
  21. Medium-High risk11/20/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(3) — Repair or replace the ripped diaper pad in Room 4.

    Repair or replace the ripped diaper pad in Room 4. Regulation: the diapering surface shall be flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent, and in good repair.

    Corrected 12/22/2025
  22. Medium risk11/20/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) — Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date ib Room 3.

    Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date ib Room 3. Regulation: 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.

    Corrected 12/22/2025
  23. Medium risk11/20/2025

    N.J.A.C. 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 9.

    Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date in Room 9. Regulation: 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.

    Corrected 3/31/2026
  24. Medium-High risk11/20/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii) — Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name in Room 9.

    Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name in Room 9. Regulation: center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: sippy cups shall be labeled with the child’s name.

    Corrected 3/31/2026

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About this daycare

  • Location: MAHWAH, Bergen County
  • Capacity: 175
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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