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Lightbridge Academy Blue Bell
- licensed capacity
- 198
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Lightbridge Academy Blue Bell
Lightbridge Academy Blue Bell is a child care center in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 198 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based and STEM / STEAM approach, with drop-in care, infant care, pre-k and preschool. It says it provides meals.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 41 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSummer campMeals providedCameras for parentsSecure entrySTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Six weeks through school age
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 198 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 | Six weeks through school age |
|---|---|
| Programs | Drop-in care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based, STEM / STEAM |
| Curriculum | Seedlings® Early Childhood Education Curriculum |
| Staff | First aid and CPR certified educators |
| Daily life | Meals provided. Extended care: Extended pickup hours |
| Safety | Secure entry, Cameras / live video for parents (ParentView® Internet Monitoring) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Lightbridge Journey App) |
| Licensed capacity | 198 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Lightbridge Academy Blue Bell has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Lightbridge Academy Blue Bell
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 198 children
- License number
- #CER-00244467
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 21, 2026: 9 rules cited
Rules cited on 10 of 11 visits · 41 rules in all · 41 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 13
- Staff training and qualifications 11
- Records and paperwork 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Background checks 2
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Jul 21, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Staff 4 was missing 2 reference letters.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2026
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“Physical for staff 1 was not dated. Physical for staff 3 was dated more than 12 months within hire date. Staff 3 hire date was 3-25-26 and physical was dated 9-19-24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2026
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Emergency contact for child 3 did not specify the child's health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2026
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Emergency contact for child 3 was missing work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2026
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“Fee agreement for child 1,2,3,4,5 and 6 did not specify the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Chipped paint was observed in the bathroom in room 4.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Sun block spray was accessible in Yellow Ducks. A&D ointment was accessible in Blue Horses. Corrected on site.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff 2 was missing out of state clearance for New York.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026
3270.94(a)(1)/3270.95(b) Every 60 days/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Last documented date for fire drill and fire alarm testing was 5-19-26.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2026
Sep 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 contained a Pediatric first aid/ CPR training certificate which was not an approved training conducted by a PQAS Instructor.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025
Jul 29, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.135(d) Diapering materials storage
“At the time of inspection, a staff member was observed placing a contaminated gloved hand, which touched the child's diaper area, into a container of diaper cream prior to applying.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025
Jun 26, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #2 contained a Pediatric first aid/ CPR training certificate which was not an approved training conducted by a PQAS Instructor.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 contained a PA State Police Clearance with a rap sheet missing the disposition information for an offense dated in 2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2025
3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs
“At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #3, hired as an assistant group supervisor and observed working alone, included a high school diploma but was missing the verification of two years (2500 hours) of experience working with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(5) Written consent/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form for child #2 and child #4 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“At the time of inspection, the emergency contact forms for child #2, and child #4 were missing the addresses of the individual designated by parent to who the child may be released. Child #3's emergency contact form was missing the phone number of the individual designated by the parent to who the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“At the time of inspection, the health assessment observed in the file for staff member #2 did not contain the result of TB screening.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“At the time of inspection, the financial agreement for child #1 and child #4 had not been updated or reviewed by the parents of the children in the last 6 months. The financial agreement for child #1 was last signed by the parent on 9/28/24. The financial agreement for child #4 was last signed by the parent on1/9/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“At the time of inspection, the door closer device at the top of the exterior door in room 3, that regulates and controls the door's swing was in disrepair. Also, in classroom #4 a small amount of chipped/ peeled paint was observed on the window frame of the window facing the hallway.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025
Feb 13, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 did not contain two written nonfamily reference letters from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“At the time of inspection, the file for recently hired staff member #1 did not include an initial health assessment with TB results.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025
Jan 29, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“At the time of inspection, staff members in the mobile infant room failed to wash a child hand before feeding.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025
Dec 3, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At the time of inspection, staff member #1 observed in the multiple purpose room was unable to name the children in their assigned group.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2024
Oct 25, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“At the time of the unannounced inspection, staff person #1 did not have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2024
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters
“At the time of the unannounced inspection, staff person #2 did not have verification of childcare experience, education and training prior to service at the facility”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024
3270.151(b)/3270.151(c)(1) Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP/Physical examination
“At the time of the unannounced inspection, staff person #1 did not have a completed and signed health assessment form on file from medical professional.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2024
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“At the time of the unannounced inspection, the staff person #1 did not have verification of TB screening.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2024
3270.191 Individual Records
“At the time of the unannounced inspection, staff person #2 did not have the required individual file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“At the time of the unannounced inspection, staff person #1 did not have a health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“At the time of the unannounced inspection, staff person #1 file did not contain verification of the facility's Emergency Plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“At the time of the unannounced inspection, staff person #1 file did not have verification of fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“At the time of the unannounced inspection, staff person #1 file did not contain verification of required CCDBG health and safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2024
Jul 18, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1; contained an expired First aid/ CPR dated 3/10/2019.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 was missing verification of completion of the "Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022", the one-hour training course. The staffer's file included a Health and Safety training certificate dated 7/3/2017 which didn't include all the health and safety topics required for staff to work alone with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2024
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“At the time of inspection, the emergency contact and financial agreement forms for child #3 and child #5 had not been updated or reviewed by the parents of the children in the last 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“At the time of inspection, the emergency contact forms for child #1, child #2 and child #3 were missing the addresses of the individual(s) designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2024
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(5) Written consent/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form for child #1 and child #4 did not have the parent signature for consent of emergency medical and minor first-aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“At the time of inspection, the file for staff members #1 contained an invalid health assessment dated 1/22/2019. The file for staff member #2 only contained TB results dated 6/23/24, but did not include a health assessment reflecting a physical examination signed and dated by a medical professional.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2024
3270.133(5) Original label
“At the time of inspection, an epi- pen was observed without the original label identifying the child's name and health professional's instructions.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“At the time of inspection, a broken lock was observed on the cabinet door under the sink in the Brown Bear classroom. Also, the wooden ramp in the outdoor play area was observed with a loose wooden board at the threshold of the ramp.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2024
Mar 27, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“Staff member #1, when questioned about children's hands being washed before eating lunch; stated handy wipes were used to clean the hands of the children prior to eating lunch.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2024
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- Jan 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Lightbridge Academy Blue Bell
Is Lightbridge Academy Blue Bell licensed?
Yes. Lightbridge Academy Blue Bell is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Lightbridge Academy Blue Bell last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 21, 2026, with 9 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Lightbridge Academy Blue Bell had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 41 rules across 10 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 41 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Lightbridge Academy Blue Bell care for?
198, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Lightbridge Academy Blue Bell accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Lightbridge Academy Blue Bell's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Lightbridge Academy Blue Bell cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (484) 820-2295 to ask.
What is Lightbridge Academy Blue Bell's phone number?
(484) 820-2295.
Where is Lightbridge Academy Blue Bell?
1144 Dekalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422. The nearest other daycare we list is A Childs Place Extended Care, 0.1 miles away.