River School Warren-Bright Horizons School

JERSEY CITY, NJLicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

4.2based on state inspection data
Capacity75
Est. price$949/mo

Contact information

Address254 Warren Street, Jersey City, NJ, 07302

CityJERSEY CITY, NJ 07302

CountyHudson

Phone201-427-9070

Operating details

Capacity75

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 5/20/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High9
  • Medium-High8
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low7
  • Low0

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254 Warren Street, Jersey City, NJ, 07302, JERSEY CITY, NJ 07302

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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/20/2026

  • High5
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High risk5/20/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(r) — Ensure that the top rails of each crib in Room 108 are at least 19 inches above the mattress.

    Ensure that the top rails of each crib in Room 108 are at least 19 inches above the mattress. Regulation: 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.

    Corrected 5/20/2026
  2. High risk5/20/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure that the dosage on the Epi-pens for a named child in Room 108 corresponds to the dosage on the special care plan.

    Ensure that the dosage on the Epi-pens for a named child in Room 108 corresponds to the dosage on the special care plan. 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 6/24/2026
  3. High risk5/20/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(a)(3) — Updated the table of organization to include current staff and position.

    Updated the table of organization to include current staff and position. Regulation: The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to develop and implement written policies and procedures for the operation of the center, including a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication; and job descriptions, titles and qualifications for all center staff.

    Corrected 6/29/2026

2025

  1. High risk4/15/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Ensure that all staff complete orientation training annually.

    Ensure that all staff complete orientation training 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 5/27/2025
  2. High risk4/15/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(d) — Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually.

    Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually. 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 5/27/2025
  3. Medium-Low risk4/15/2025

    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 6/12/2025
  4. Medium-High risk4/15/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) — Ensure diapering surfaces in Room 103 are washed and disinfected after each use.

    Ensure diapering surfaces in Room 103 are washed and disinfected after each use. 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: iii. Diapering surfaces;

    Corrected 7/30/2025
  5. Medium-High risk4/15/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) — Ensure diapering surfaces in Room 105 are washed and disinfected after each use.

    Ensure diapering surfaces in Room 105 are washed and disinfected after each use. 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: iii. Diapering surfaces;

    Corrected 7/30/2025
  6. Medium risk4/15/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv) — Ensure tables in Room 103 are washed and disinfected before each meal.

    Ensure tables in Room 103 are washed and disinfected before each meal. Regulation: Tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal.

    Corrected 5/27/2025
  7. Medium-High risk4/15/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) — Ensure fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center, one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time.

    Ensure fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center, one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time. Regulation: 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. The center shall ensure that all children present are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each fire drill.

    Corrected 5/27/2025
  8. Medium-High risk4/15/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) — Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually.

    Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually. Regulation: 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.

    Corrected 5/27/2025
  9. Medium-Low risk4/15/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(c)(1) — Provide documentation that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.

    Provide documentation that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: or all centers, the head teacher or consulting head teacher shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the seven options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(c) for education and experience.

    Corrected 10/8/2025
  10. High risk4/15/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(a)(3) — Update the table of organization to reflect current staff.

    Update the table of organization to reflect current staff. Regulation: The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to develop and implement written policies and procedures for the operation of the center, including a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication; and job descriptions, titles and qualifications for all center staff.

    Corrected 6/12/2025

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25Total Violations
3Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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$949/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: JERSEY CITY, Hudson County
  • Capacity: 75
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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