Bright Horizons at Lawrenceville
LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address222 Federal City Road, Lawrenceville, NJ, 08648
CountyMercer
Phone609-895-1558
Operating details
Capacity165
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/20/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High8
- Medium-High15
- Medium1
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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222 Federal City Road, Lawrenceville, NJ, 08648, LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ 08648
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/20/2026
- High8
- Medium-High15
- Medium1
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- High risk4/20/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure there is Zyrtec per the allergy plan for a child in room 5. 7/2/26 N/A child no longer enrolled.
Ensure there is Zyrtec per the allergy plan for a child in room 5. 7/2/26 N/A child no longer enrolled. 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 7/2/2026 - High risk4/20/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure there is a special care plan signed by the doctor for a child in room 1.
Ensure there is a special care plan signed by the doctor for a child in room 1. 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 5/20/2026 - High risk2/25/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(c) — Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. There was one staff in room 2 when two were required.
Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. There was one staff in room 2 when two were required. Regulation: (c) The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in (d) through (f) below: Under 18 months 1:4 18 months up to 2 ½ years 1:6 2 ½ years up to 4 years 1:10 4 years 1:12 5 years and older 1:15 (d) The following staff/child ratios shall apply during rest or sleep, when the criteria listed in (d) 1, 2, and 3 below are met: Under 18 months 18 months to under 2 ½ years 2 ½ years and above 1:10 1:12 1:20 2. A sufficient number of staff members shall be in the facility and readily accessible to ensure compliance with the awake staff/child ratios specified in (c) above.
Corrected 3/16/2026 - High risk2/9/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure the medication and the special care plan are not expired and the special care plan is signed by the doctor for a child in room 11. 4/20/26 N/A child no longer attends.
Ensure the medication and the special care plan are not expired and the special care plan is signed by the doctor for a child in room 11. 4/20/26 N/A child no longer attends. 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 4/20/2026 - High risk2/9/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure there is an allergy plan updated within the past year and that all medication listed on the plan is present for a child in room 12. 4/20/26 N/A child no longer attends.
Ensure there is an allergy plan updated within the past year and that all medication listed on the plan is present for a child in room 12. 4/20/26 N/A child no longer attends. 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 4/20/2026 - High risk2/9/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure the special care plan is signed by the doctor for a child in room 11. 3/10/26 N/A child no longer attends.
Ensure the special care plan is signed by the doctor for a child in room 11. 3/10/26 N/A child no longer attends. 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 3/10/2026 - Medium-High risk2/9/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Repair the missing door knob on the crib room door in room 4.
Repair the missing door knob on the crib room door in room 4. Regulation: (a) Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. 2. Floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. 4. Carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. 9. Toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.
Corrected 3/16/2026 - Medium-High risk2/9/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Repair the missing door knob to the utility room in the gym and ensure the cleaning supplies are made inaccessible.
Repair the missing door knob to the utility room in the gym and ensure the cleaning supplies are made inaccessible. Regulation: (a) Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. 2. Floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. 4. Carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. 9. Toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.
Corrected 3/16/2026 - Medium-High risk2/9/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Repair/paint the chipping paint on the walls in the gym.
Repair/paint the chipping paint on the walls in the gym. Regulation: (a) Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. 2. Floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. 4. Carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. 9. Toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.
Corrected 4/20/2026 - Medium-High risk2/9/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Replace the stained ceiling tile in the hallway near the kitchen.
Replace the stained ceiling tile in the hallway near the kitchen. Regulation: (a) Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. 2. Floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. 4. Carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. 9. Toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.
Corrected 3/16/2026
2025
- Medium-High risk12/18/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the wall in the bathroom in Room #5.
Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the wall in the bathroom in Room #5. Regulation: (a) Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. 2. Floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. 4. Carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. 9. Toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.
Corrected 3/16/2026 - Medium-High risk12/18/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure the rug is fastened to the floor in Room #8.
Ensure the rug is fastened to the floor in Room #8. Regulation: (a) Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. 2. Floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. 4. Carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. 9. Toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.
Corrected 3/16/2026 - Medium-High risk12/18/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the wall behind the sink in Room #11.
Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the wall behind the sink in Room #11. Regulation: (a) Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. 2. Floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. 4. Carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. 9. Toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.
Corrected 3/16/2026 - Medium-High risk12/18/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the wall behind the sink in Room #1.
Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the wall behind the sink in Room #1. Regulation: (a) Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. 2. Floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. 4. Carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. 9. Toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.
Corrected 3/16/2026 - Medium-High risk12/18/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the wall behind the garbage in Room #5.
Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the wall behind the garbage in Room #5. Regulation: (a) Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. 2. Floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. 4. Carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. 9. Toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.
Corrected 3/16/2026 - Medium-High risk12/18/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the vents in the bathroom in Room #1,
Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the vents in the bathroom in Room #1, Regulation: (a) Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. 2. Floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. 4. Carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. 9. Toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.
Corrected 3/16/2026 - Medium-High risk12/18/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the toilet in the bathroom in Room #9.
Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the toilet in the bathroom in Room #9. Regulation: (a) Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. 2. Floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. 4. Carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. 9. Toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.
Corrected 3/16/2026 - Medium-High risk12/18/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the toilet in the bathroom in Room #8.
Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the toilet in the bathroom in Room #8. Regulation: (a) Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. 2. Floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. 4. Carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. 9. Toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.
Corrected 3/16/2026 - Medium-High risk12/18/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the refrigerator in Room #11.
Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the refrigerator in Room #11. Regulation: (a) Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. 2. Floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. 4. Carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. 9. Toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.
Corrected 4/20/2026 - Medium-High risk12/18/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the caulking on the sinks in the bathrooms throughout the center.
Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the caulking on the sinks in the bathrooms throughout the center. Regulation: (a) Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. 2. Floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. 4. Carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. 9. Toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.
Corrected 4/20/2026 - Medium risk12/18/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(q)(3) — Ensure the Gym and Room #5 are labeled.
Ensure the Gym and Room #5 are labeled. Regulation: The center shall identify all rooms of the center that have been approved by the Office of Licensing. This identification shall consist of numbers, letters, names or any other means of identification and shall be located either inside or directly outside each room.
Corrected 2/25/2026 - Medium-High risk12/18/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.2(a)(1) — Ensure all materials used by the children are age-appropriate, non-toxic, and safe for use by children. Provide the manufacturers instructions for the climbing wall in the Gym. 6/8/26 Abated via photos. All climbing holds were r
Ensure all materials used by the children are age-appropriate, non-toxic, and safe for use by children. Provide the manufacturers instructions for the climbing wall in the Gym. 6/8/26 Abated via photos. All climbing holds were removed from the wall. Regulation: The center shall provide a supply of age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate program equipment including play equipment, child-size furniture and supplies that are sufficient to meet the daily activity needs of the children and the program.
Corrected 6/8/2026 - High risk12/18/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(b)(2) — Ensure the linens for the cots are stored in a sanitary matter if placed with cots in Room #11.
Ensure the linens for the cots are stored in a sanitary matter if placed with cots in Room #11. Regulation: i. Each cot used for children between 13 and 18 months of age shall not exceed 14 inches above the floor level. ii. Each cot or mat used for rest and sleep shall be covered with a sheet, blanket or other covering. An additional covering shall be provided for use as a covering for each child. iii. Each mat used for rest and sleep shall be:(1) Placed on a surface that is warm, dry, clean and draft-free; (2) Water-repellent; (3) At least one inch thick; and (4) Stored so that there is no contact with the sleeping surface of another mat, or disinfected after each use, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)1.
Corrected 2/9/2026 - High risk12/18/2025
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 2/9/2026 - Medium-Low risk12/18/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) — Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually.
Ensure that all staff complete 12 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 5/20/2026
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Estimated monthly cost
$899/month
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About this daycare
- Location: LAWRENCEVILLE, Mercer County
- Capacity: 165
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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