RA-Cranford, LLC. DBA Lightbridge Academy-Cranford

CRANFORD, NJLicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

2.2based on state inspection data
Capacity174
Est. price$899/mo

Contact information

Address560 South Avenue East, Cranford, NJ, 07016

CityCRANFORD, NJ 07016

CountyUnion

Phone908-653-1231

Websitehttps://lightbridgeacademy.com/locations/cranford-nj/

Operating details

Capacity174

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/8/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High10
  • Medium-High14
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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560 South Avenue East, Cranford, NJ, 07016, CRANFORD, NJ 07016

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/8/2026

  • High10
  • Medium-High14
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2026

  1. High risk6/8/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a) — Based on report, ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center.

    Based on report, ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. 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 6/8/2026
  2. High risk6/8/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a)(1) — Based on report, ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center.

    Based on report, ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center. 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 6/8/2026
  3. High risk6/8/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Based on report, retrain 4 named staff on adequate procedures for tracking children.

    Based on report, retrain 4 named staff on adequate procedures 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.

    Corrected 6/9/2026
  4. High risk6/8/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Based on report, retrain 4 named staff on the center's supervision policy.

    Based on report, retrain 4 named staff on the center's supervision 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 6/9/2026

2025

  1. High risk11/3/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a)(1) — Ensure that children are adequately tracked at all times and staff members are aware of the number of children in their care, specifically, in Room 107.

    Ensure that children are adequately tracked at all times and staff members are aware of the number of children in their care, specifically, in Room 107. 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 12/16/2025
  2. High risk9/23/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(c) — Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times, specifically, in Room 108.

    Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times, specifically, in Room 108. 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 11/3/2025
  3. Medium-High risk9/23/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Based on Complaint #24416, ensure that all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the floors and area rugs throughout the center and, specifically, in Room 108.

    Based on Complaint #24416, ensure that all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the floors and area rugs throughout the center and, specifically, in Room 108. 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 11/3/2025
  4. Medium-High risk9/23/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(i)(8) — Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH.

    Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH. Regulation: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center, and, as determined by the Office of Licensing, on a case-by-case basis, the facility operator shall submit to the Office of Licensing a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the Department of Health that indicates that no further remediation is needed for the interior of the building in which the center is located. the Office of Licensing shall not issue licenses or renewals to child care centers that are co-located in a building or other structure that contains a dry cleaner or nail salon unless the applicant obtains indoor air sampling that demonstrates that there is no impact to the child care center.

    Corrected 2/18/2026
  5. High risk6/30/2025

    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 8/11/2025
  6. High risk6/30/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(c) — Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times, specifically, in Rooms 107 and 108.

    Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times, specifically, in Rooms 107 and 108. 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 8/11/2025
  7. High risk3/10/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for new staff. One initial CARI clearance is needed.

    Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for new staff. One initial CARI clearance is needed. 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 6/30/2025
  8. Medium-High risk3/10/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii) — Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name in rooms 101,103, 106, and 107.

    Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name in rooms 101,103, 106, and 107. Regulation: center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: sippy cups shall be labeled with the child’s name.

    Corrected 6/30/2025
  9. Medium-Low risk3/10/2025

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

    Provide documentation that the group teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the group teacher shall meet the requirements for experience and education

    Corrected 4/1/2026
  10. High risk3/10/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(a)(3) — Ensure that the center has a table of organization is updated to include current staff and that it illustrates lines of authority, responsibility, and job descriptions.

    Ensure that the center has a table of organization is updated to include current staff and that it illustrates lines of authority, responsibility, and job descriptions. 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 8/11/2025
  11. Medium-High risk3/10/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure that storage is removed from bathrooms located in rooms 108, 105, 104, and 103.

    Ensure that storage is removed from bathrooms located in rooms 108, 105, 104, and 103. 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 6/30/2025
  12. Medium-High risk3/10/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure that the broken cabinet door over the sink is repaired and secured in room 102.

    Ensure that the broken cabinet door over the sink is repaired and secured in room 102. 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 6/30/2025
  13. Medium-High risk3/10/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure that the toilet seat in room 105 is replaced.

    Ensure that the toilet seat in room 105 is replaced. 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 8/11/2025
  14. Medium-High risk3/10/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure that toilet plumbing hardware with evidence of rust in rooms 101, 102, 105,106, and 107 is repaired.

    Ensure that toilet plumbing hardware with evidence of rust in rooms 101, 102, 105,106, and 107 is repaired. 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 6/30/2025
  15. Medium-High risk3/10/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Repair the hole in the bathroom wall in room 101.

    Repair the hole in the bathroom wall in room 101. 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 6/30/2025
  16. Medium-High risk3/10/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Repair the inoperable sink in room 102.

    Repair the inoperable sink in room 102. 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 6/30/2025
  17. Medium-High risk3/10/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Replace the protective screw cap on the toilet seat in room 104.

    Replace the protective screw cap on the toilet seat in room 104. 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 8/11/2025
  18. Medium-High risk3/10/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Secure the flooring that is lifting in room 107.

    Secure the flooring that is lifting in room 107. 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 11/3/2025
  19. Medium-High risk3/10/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Secure the trim on the shelving unit near the ABC rug in room 108.

    Secure the trim on the shelving unit near the ABC rug in room 108. 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 6/30/2025
  20. Medium-High risk3/10/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(1) — Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water before eating in room 103.

    Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water before eating in room 103. 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 6/30/2025
  21. Medium-High risk3/10/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)(2) — Ensure that diaper changing surfaces are cleaned with soap and water prior to disinfecting and that the soap/water solution and bleach/water solution bottles are labeled.

    Ensure that diaper changing surfaces are cleaned with soap and water prior to disinfecting and that the soap/water solution and bleach/water solution bottles are labeled. Regulation: All areas to be disinfected shall first be washed with soap and water.

    Corrected 8/11/2025

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About this daycare

  • Location: CRANFORD, Union County
  • Capacity: 174
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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