Lightbridge Academy of Hoboken-Marshall
HOBOKEN, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address100 Marshall St, Hoboken, NJ, 07030
CountyHudson
Phone201-420-9100
Operating details
Capacity148
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/25/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High8
- Medium-High17
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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100 Marshall St, Hoboken, NJ, 07030, HOBOKEN, NJ 07030
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/25/2026
- High8
- Medium-High17
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High risk6/25/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Secure the loose toilet seat in room 7.
Secure the loose toilet seat in room 7. 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.
Not corrected - High risk6/25/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(b)(2) — Ensure cots are label with the child's name or with a number in room 8.
Ensure cots are label with the child's name or with a number in room 8. 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.
Not corrected - High risk6/25/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure a special care plan is on file at the center. In room 8, a child needed a special care plan for their Epi-pens and Cetirizine.
Ensure a special care plan is on file at the center. In room 8, a child needed a special care plan for their Epi-pens and Cetirizine. 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 6/25/2026 - Medium-High risk6/25/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(1) — Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water as required including after diaper changes in room 8.
Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water as required including after diaper changes in room 8. 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.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk6/25/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) — Ensure diapering surfaces are washed and disinfected after each use in room 8.
Ensure diapering surfaces are washed and disinfected after each use in room 8. 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;
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-High risk12/3/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(m)(3) — Provide one evacuation crib for every 4 non-ambulatory children.
Provide one evacuation crib for every 4 non-ambulatory children. 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 1/20/2026 - Medium-High risk12/3/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.2(a)(1) — Ensure that all materials used by the children are non-toxic, and safe for use by children. Replace/remove the tattered tumbling mat in Room 9.
Ensure that all materials used by the children are non-toxic, and safe for use by children. Replace/remove the tattered tumbling mat in Room 9. 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 1/20/2026 - Medium-High risk12/3/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(n)(4) — Ensure that all fire extinguishers are serviced and tagged annually and recharged if necessary.
Ensure that all fire extinguishers are serviced and tagged annually and recharged if necessary. Regulation: Fire prevention requirements are as follows: all fire extinguishers shall be visually inspected once a month, and serviced and tagged at least once a year and recharged, if necessary, as specified in the NJUFC.
Corrected 4/20/2026 - Medium-High risk12/3/2025
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, if applicable, and all children are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each
Ensure fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center, one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable, and all children are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each fire drill. 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 12/17/2025 - High risk12/3/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(m)(2) — Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed in the hallway near Room 6. Ensure that the emergency exit doors are easily operable in Room 6.
Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed in the hallway near Room 6. Ensure that the emergency exit doors are easily operable in Room 6. Regulation: Supplemental evacuation requirements are as follows: cribs, beds, playpens, and cots used for rest or sleep shall be arranged so as to provide access to a three-foot-wide aisle that leads to an unobstructed exit.
Corrected 12/17/2025 - Medium-High risk12/3/2025
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 12/17/2025 - Medium-High risk12/3/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Ensure to lock the storage unit in the outdoor play area.
Ensure to lock the storage unit in the outdoor play area. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. 2. The outdoor play area shall be graded or provided with drains to dispose of surface water.
Corrected 1/20/2026 - Medium-High risk12/3/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Remove all overgrown vegetation from near the exit door of Room 1.
Remove all overgrown vegetation from near the exit door of Room 1. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. 2. The outdoor play area shall be graded or provided with drains to dispose of surface water.
Corrected 1/20/2026 - Medium-High risk12/3/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Remove all overgrown vegetation from the emergency exit walkway out of the outdoor play area.
Remove all overgrown vegetation from the emergency exit walkway out of the outdoor play area. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. 2. The outdoor play area shall be graded or provided with drains to dispose of surface water.
Corrected 1/20/2026 - Medium-High risk12/3/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure that all plumbing is maintained in good operating and sanitary condition. At the time of the inspection, Room 7 and Room 8 and were closed due to a pipe burst that caused water damage.
Ensure that all plumbing is maintained in good operating and sanitary condition. At the time of the inspection, Room 7 and Room 8 and were closed due to a pipe burst that caused water damage. 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 12/17/2025 - Medium-High risk12/3/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Remove the soccer netting from the outdoor play area.
Remove the soccer netting from the outdoor play area. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. 2. The outdoor play area shall be graded or provided with drains to dispose of surface water.
Corrected 1/20/2026 - Medium-High risk12/3/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(i) — Ensure that each child under 12 months of age has a written feeding plan maintained on file.
Ensure that each child under 12 months of age has a written feeding plan maintained on file. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: the center shall develop mutually with each child's parent(s) and follow a feeding plan regarding the feeding schedule, specific formula, breastfeeding arrangements and accommodations, and/or expressed breast milk, nutritional needs, and introduction of new food for each child. For children less than 12 months of age, the feeding plan shall be: documented in writing; maintained on file.
Corrected 1/20/2026 - High risk12/3/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) — Ensure that a CARI background check is completed as required for (1) named staff.
Ensure that a CARI background check is completed as required for (1) named staff. 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 12/17/2025 - High risk12/3/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(a)(8) — Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served.
Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served. Regulation: The center shall obtain a Life Hazard Use Registration certificate applicable to the center’s licensed capacity and ages served pursuant to the Uniform Fire Safety Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192 et seq. The center shall post this document in a prominent location within the center.
Corrected 4/21/2026 - High risk12/3/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a) — Ensure that a CHRI background check is completed as required for (1) named staff.
Ensure that a CHRI background check is completed as required for (1) named staff. 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 12/17/2025 - High risk12/3/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a) — Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times. In Room 9, staff were observed standing in close proximity while engaged in conversation.
Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times. In Room 9, staff were observed standing in close proximity while engaged in conversation. Regulation: The children shall be supervised directly by a staff member at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. Toileting procedures shall be supervised by a staff member as appropriate for the ages and developmental needs of the children. 1. At least one staff member shall be physically present in the room or area in which children are napping and shall be able to summon other staff members without leaving the room or area. 3. Naptime preparations shall have been completed and all children 18 months or above are resting or sleeping, while all children under 18 months of age are sleeping.
Corrected 12/17/2025 - Medium-High risk12/3/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Repair the broken toilet in Room 5.
Repair the broken toilet 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 1/20/2026 - Medium-High risk12/3/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Remove the storage of furniture from the bathroom in Room 9.
Remove the storage of furniture from 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 1/20/2026 - High risk7/29/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(f) — Ensure that each child's bedding and sleeping equipment are labeled with the child's name in room 8.
Ensure that each child's bedding and sleeping equipment are labeled with the child's name in room 8. Regulation: When cribs, playpens, cots, mats or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment are stored with sheets, blankets, or other coverings as single units, at least one item of each unit shall be labeled with child-identifying information. (g) When sheets, blankets and other coverings are not stored with sleeping equipment, each of these items shall be: 1. Labeled for each child; and 2. Stored separately for each child.
Corrected 8/29/2025 - Medium-High risk7/29/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(c) — Provide a current health certificate as required.
Provide a current health certificate as required. Regulation: If the center prepares meals, the center shall obtain a satisfactory Sanitary Inspection Certificate, as specified in N.J.A.C. 8:24, indicating that the kitchen is in compliance with the applicable requirements of the State Sanitary Code. The center shall maintain on file the Sanitary Inspection Certificate. 6.3(a)2 If the center chooses to provide food, the center shall ensure that all food served to children is prepared by either: i. The center on-site or off-site; or ii. A caterer who is licensed, registered, certified, or otherwise approved, as appropriate, by the local or county health department or State Department of Health, as applicable.
Corrected 1/20/2026
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About this daycare
- Location: HOBOKEN, Hudson County
- Capacity: 148
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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