The Garden Childcare Center
105 1st Street, Clifton, NJ
4.6· 5 reviews
Bright Start Academy
- licensed capacity
- 121
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $300
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About
About Bright Start Academy
Bright Start Academy is a licensed child care center in Clifton, New Jersey. It is licensed by the state, for up to 121 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and preschool.
New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.
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Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 121 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 18 months to 13 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, preschool and summer camp |
| Curriculum | HighScope |
| Enrichment | Karate, music, and gym classes |
| Staff | Qualified, experienced, passionate teachers |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Tadpoles System) |
| Licensed capacity | 121 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Bright Start Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Passaic County has a median price of $300 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$308
Home daycare$192
Toddler
Center$300
Home daycare$198
Preschool
Center$300
Home daycare$185
School age
Center$147
Home daycare$163
State record
Inspection reports for Bright Start Academy
New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 121 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #130600248
Inspections
New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.
New Jersey publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.
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FAQ
Questions about Bright Start Academy
Is Bright Start Academy licensed?
Yes. New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
Does Bright Start Academy have inspection violations?
New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.
How many children can Bright Start Academy care for?
121, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
What are Bright Start Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Bright Start Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (973) 272-6072 to ask.
What is Bright Start Academy's phone number?
(973) 272-6072.
Where is Bright Start Academy?
366 Clifton Avenue, Clifton, NJ 07011. The nearest other daycare we list is The Garden Childcare Center, under 0.1 miles away.