RA-Woodbridge, LLC. DBA Lightbridge Academy-Woodbridge
WOODBRIDGE, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address458 Amboy Avenue, Woodbridge, NJ, 07095
CountyMiddlesex
Phone732-726-3646
Websitehttps://lightbridgeacademy.com/locations/woodbridge-nj
Operating details
Capacity143
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 7/15/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High13
- Medium-High7
- Medium3
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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458 Amboy Avenue, Woodbridge, NJ, 07095, WOODBRIDGE, NJ 07095
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/15/2026
- High13
- Medium-High7
- Medium3
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
2026
- High risk7/15/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Retrain all staff on the center's policy for tracking children.
Retrain all staff on the center's policy for tracking children. 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.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk7/15/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(6) — Repair or replace the missing section of fence on the outdoor play area.
Repair or replace the missing section of fence on the outdoor play area. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: centers that provide outdoor space shall maintain all fencing in proper condition.
Not corrected - High risk5/26/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Based on complaint #25169, the center is to retrain all staff on positive guidance and discipline as well as the center's accident and injury policy.
Based on complaint #25169, the center is to retrain all staff on positive guidance and discipline as well as the center's accident and injury policy. 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 7/15/2026 - High risk5/26/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6(a) — Based on complaint #25169, ensure staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline aimed at helping the children build self-control.
Based on complaint #25169, ensure staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline aimed at helping the children build self-control. Regulation: (a) The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: 1. Be positive; 2. Be consistent with the age and developmental needs of the children; and 3. Lead to the child's ability to develop and maintain self-control. (b) Staff members shall not discipline children for failing to eat or sleep or for soiling themselves. (c) Staff shall not withhold active play time as a means of discipline unless the child's actions or behavior present a danger to themselves or others. (d) Children may be removed from a group activity to another area, provided that the child so removed is either under the supervision of another staff member or continuously visible to a staff member.
Corrected 7/2/2026 - High risk4/29/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a)(1) — Ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center. In room 5 staff reported 8 children present, 7 were receiving care.
Ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center. In room 5 staff reported 8 children present, 7 were receiving care. Regulation: The center shall develop and implement an Office of Licensing-approved method to keep track of the location and ensure the safety of all children at all times when under the center’s supervision, including the transfer of supervision from and to parents during arrival and departure and the utilization of off-site locations, including playgrounds and field trips.
Corrected 5/4/2026 - Medium-High risk3/19/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(m)(3) — Provide documentation from the manufacturer that the cribs in room 6 are intended for evacuation purposes.
Provide documentation from the manufacturer that the cribs in room 6 are intended for evacuation purposes. Regulation: 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.
Corrected 5/26/2026 - Medium risk3/19/2026
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 5.
Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date in room 5. 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 5/4/2026 - Medium risk3/19/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(13) — Ensure that all blind cords are inaccessible to the children in room 7.
Ensure that all blind cords are inaccessible to the children in room 7. Regulation: the center shall ensure that window blind cords and other cords and ropes that present risk of harm are inaccessible to children.
Corrected 4/29/2026 - Medium-High risk3/19/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are in good repair including the baseboards in room 3.
Ensure all surfaces are in good repair including the baseboards in room 3. 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 4/29/2026 - High risk3/19/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for 4 newly hired staff. 4.29.26: 2 staff no longer employed, 1 CARI background check received, 1 CARI background check outstanding.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for 4 newly hired staff. 4.29.26: 2 staff no longer employed, 1 CARI background check received, 1 CARI background check outstanding. 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 5/26/2026 - Medium risk3/19/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.4(a)(2) — Ensure that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of four infants or six toddlers in room 5.
Ensure that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of four infants or six toddlers in room 5. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply for infants (under 18 months of age) and toddlers (18 months to 2½ years of age):a group shall consist of four infants or six toddlers to whom a primary caregiver has been assigned.
Corrected 4/29/2026 - High risk3/19/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a) — Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for 4 newly hired staff. 4.29.26: 2 staff no longer employed, 1 CHRI background check received, 1 CHRI background check outstanding.
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for 4 newly hired staff. 4.29.26: 2 staff no longer employed, 1 CHRI background check received, 1 CHRI background check outstanding. Regulation: 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). If a staff member refuses to consent to a CHRI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediately terminate the staff member’s employment at the center.
Corrected 5/4/2026 - High risk1/27/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Based on report, retrain the 2 named staff on the center's discipline policy.
Based on report, retrain the 2 named staff on the center's discipline policy. 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 1/27/2026 - High risk1/27/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6(a) — Based on report, ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline.
Based on report, ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline. Regulation: (a) The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: 1. Be positive; 2. Be consistent with the age and developmental needs of the children; and 3. Lead to the child's ability to develop and maintain self-control. (b) Staff members shall not discipline children for failing to eat or sleep or for soiling themselves. (c) Staff shall not withhold active play time as a means of discipline unless the child's actions or behavior present a danger to themselves or others. (d) Children may be removed from a group activity to another area, provided that the child so removed is either under the supervision of another staff member or continuously visible to a staff member.
Corrected 1/27/2026
2025
- High risk10/14/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(d) — Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually. Maintain on file record of the trainings.
Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually. Maintain on file record of the trainings. Regulation: The director, head teacher(s), group teacher(s), and program supervisor(s) shall each complete 20 hours of staff development each year. Recommended topics of training for these staff include educational and physical activity; special needs programming and program development; social-emotional and behavioral development for young children; legal issues, including ADA guidelines and leadership and advocacy.
Corrected 1/20/2026 - Medium-Low risk10/14/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) — Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. Maintain on file record of the trainings.
Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. Maintain on file record of the trainings. 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 1/20/2026 - High risk10/14/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a) — Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. One CHRI clearance is needed.
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. One CHRI clearance is needed. Regulation: 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). If a staff member refuses to consent to a CHRI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediately terminate the staff member’s employment at the center.
Corrected 12/15/2025 - High risk10/14/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff for the center's license renewal. 12-15-2025: Seven Renewal CARIs needed. 1-27-26: 2 renewal CAR
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff for the center's license renewal. 12-15-2025: Seven Renewal CARIs needed. 1-27-26: 2 renewal CARI's received, 5 outstanding. 3-12-26: 4 renewal CARI's received, 1 outstanding. Regulation: As a condition of securing a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall provide for himself or herself, and shall obtain from all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis, written consent for the Department to conduct a Child Abuse Record Information (CARI) background check to determine whether an incident of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated against any such person. If a staff member refused to consent to a CARI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediately terminate the staff member's employment at the center.
Corrected 3/19/2026 - Medium-High risk10/14/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.9(a)(1) — Ensure that the center's illness log includes dates of children's return as required.
Ensure that the center's illness log includes dates of children's return as required. Regulation: 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 child's name; the date and time the illness, symptoms of illness or diseases were observed at the center; a description of the symptoms of illness manifested by the child; the action taken by the center to assist: the child who is demonstrating symptoms of illness; and the director in determining if exclusion of the child from the center is necessary; any significant change in the child's symptoms of illness; the date, if applicable, that: the child was removed from the center; 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; the child returned to the center with a parent’s note attesting that six days have elapsed since the onset of chicken pox, or that all chicken pox sores have dried and crusted; or the child returned to the center symptom-free.
Corrected 12/15/2025 - Medium-High risk10/14/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(4) — Ensure that staff in room 4 wash their hands with soap and running water as required immediately after changing a child's diaper, even when wearing gloves.
Ensure that staff in room 4 wash their hands with soap and running water as required immediately after changing a child's diaper, even when wearing gloves. Regulation: Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately before preparing or serving food; after toileting; after assisting a child in toileting; after caring for a child who appears to be sick; after coming in contact with an animal's body secretions; and after coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, or other body fluids or secretions. 7.8(d)3- Staff members hands are washed after changing each diaper.
Corrected 12/15/2025 - Medium-High risk10/14/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(1) — Ensure that children in room 4 wash their hands with soap and running water as required immediately after having their diaper changed.
Ensure that children in room 4 wash their hands with soap and running water as required immediately after having their diaper changed. Regulation: 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; immediately after using the toilet or having diapers changed; immediately after coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, or other body fluids or secretions; immediately after coming in contact with an animal's body secretions; and immediately after outdoor play. (2)for children under three months of age or for those children three months of age and older wherein hand washing with soap and running water may not be developmentally appropriate, the center may use an alternate means for hand washing, including but not limited to disposable baby wipes.
Corrected 12/15/2025 - High risk10/14/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure that all medications are accompanied by a special care plan completed by a physician. Special care plans are needed for 3 children.
Ensure that all medications are accompanied by a special care plan completed by a physician. Special care plans are needed for 3 children. 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 12/15/2025 - High risk10/14/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure that all medications listed on children's special care plans are present at the center. Benadryl is needed for one child and nebulizer medication is needed for 1 child. 12-15-2025: Nebulizer medication is needed for 1 ch
Ensure that all medications listed on children's special care plans are present at the center. Benadryl is needed for one child and nebulizer medication is needed for 1 child. 12-15-2025: Nebulizer medication is needed for 1 child. 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 1/20/2026 - Medium-Low risk10/14/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.8(k) — Ensure the center's social media policy includes all required components.
Ensure the center's social media policy includes all required components. Regulation: The center shall develop and follow a written policy on the use of social media including, but not limited to the use of social networking sites and other websites; the use of e-mail, text messages, and other electronic means of communication with staff and parents; the types of social media that the center uses, the methods and devices the staff use to communicate with the parent, the guidelines for appropriate conduct by staff members, and the guidelines for parents, including but not limited to, prohibiting the posting of photographs or videos of any child other than their own.
Corrected 1/20/2026 - Medium-High risk10/14/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(6) — Ensure that there are no gaps in the fencing underneath the ramp in the playground.
Ensure that there are no gaps in the fencing underneath the ramp in the playground. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: centers that provide outdoor space shall maintain all fencing in proper condition.
Corrected 1/20/2026
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$899/month
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About this daycare
- Location: WOODBRIDGE, Middlesex County
- Capacity: 143
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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