SMK, LLC DBA Lightbridge Academy
MILLBURN, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address27 Bleeker Street, Millburn, NJ, 07041
CountyEssex
Phone973-218-1800
Operating details
Capacity146
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 11/12/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High13
- Medium-High8
- Medium2
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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27 Bleeker Street, Millburn, NJ, 07041, MILLBURN, NJ 07041
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 11/12/2025
- High3
- Medium-High1
- Medium1
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2025
- Medium risk11/12/2025
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.
Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date. 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 12/15/2025 - Medium-High risk11/12/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) — Repair resilient surfacing as required in all play equipment use zones in accordance with ASTM F1292.
Repair resilient surfacing as required in all play equipment use zones in accordance with ASTM F1292. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall comply with the Playground Safety Subcode of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23-11.
Corrected 12/15/2025 - Medium-Low risk11/12/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Maintain on file a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.
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 11/13/2025 - High risk11/12/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(c) — Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times including at nap time, whereas there were 19 sleeping children, 24-30 months, with 1 staff in Room 6. A second staff was required.
Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times including at nap time, whereas there were 19 sleeping children, 24-30 months, with 1 staff in Room 6. A second staff was 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 12/15/2025 - High risk11/12/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(c) — Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times including at nap time, whereas there were 14 sleeping children, 12-18 months, with 1 staff in Room 1. A second staff was required.
Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times including at nap time, whereas there were 14 sleeping children, 12-18 months, with 1 staff in Room 1. A second staff was 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 12/15/2025 - High risk11/12/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(c) — Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times including at nap time, whereas there were 12 sleeping children, 12-18 months, with 1 staff in Room 3. A second staff was required.
Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times including at nap time, whereas there were 12 sleeping children, 12-18 months, with 1 staff in Room 3. A second staff was 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 12/15/2025
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$899/month
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About this daycare
- Location: MILLBURN, Essex County
- Capacity: 146
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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