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Lightbridge Academy
- licensed capacity
- 199
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Lightbridge Academy
Lightbridge Academy is a child care center in Easton, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 199 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Play-based and STEM / STEAM approach, with drop-in care, infant care, pre-k and preschool.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSummer campCameras for parentsSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMNAEYC accredited
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Six weeks through school age
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 199 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 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 (proprietary) |
| Staff | First aid and CPR certified educators |
| Daily life | Extended care: Extended pickup hours |
| Safety | Cameras / live video for parents (ParentView® internet monitoring / live video streaming) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Lightbridge Journey App) |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited |
| Licensed capacity | 199 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Lightbridge Academy has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Lightbridge Academy
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 199 children
- License number
- #CER-00258387
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 30, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Background checks 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
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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- Jun 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 23, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Files for Staff # 1 and # 2 were not in compliance with CPSL regulations. NSOR clearance for Staff # 1 was past 60 months, dates were 12/13/19 and 6/5/25. File for Staff # 2 did not contain an FBI clearance, staff was fingerprinted on 12/28/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Files for Staff # 3 and # 4 did not contain updated health assessments every 24 months. File for staff # 3 contained health assessments dated 9/6/22 and 1/17/25. File for staff # 4 did not contain an updated health assessment, last in in files is dated 5/15/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2025
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“The 1-year-old room did not have an emergency transportation plan posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2025
Oct 28, 2024Visit2 rules cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Facility self-reported that Child # 1 was left on the playground for 90 seconds. Staff # 1 was immediately terminated and staff # 2 and # 3 were retrained in name to face supervision. Child was found by another staff person.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2024
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Facility self-reported that Child # 1 was left on the playground for 90 seconds. Staff # 1 was immediately terminated and staff # 2 and # 3 were retrained in name to face supervision. Child was found by another staff person.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2024
Aug 28, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1 did not complete the required 10-hour health and safety training within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024
Aug 28, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1, staff person #2 & staff person #5 did not complete Health & Safety training within 90 days of starting at the facility. Staff person #1 started at the facility on 1/7/23 and did not complete health & safety training until 8/12/23. Staff person #2 started at the facility on 1/3/23 and did not complete health & safety training until 7/7/23. Staff person #5 started at the facility on 11/28/22 and did not complete health & safety training until 6/17/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person #4 started at the facility on 12/27/22; her NSOR is dated 3/16/23. Staff person #3 started at the facility started at the facility on 4/17/23; her NSOR is dated 8/1/23. There is verification that both staff person #3 & staff person #4 applied for the NSOR clearance prior to starting at the facility, but neither submitted the NSOR clearance within 45 days as required by Act 12.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There is a water-stained ceiling tile in the Yellow Ducks room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2023
Aug 29, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“The play mat in the Infant Room is ripped, resulting in exposed foam”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2022
Aug 16, 2022Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During a complaint investigation that was conducted on 8/16/22, it was determined that on 8/15/22, two toddlers were left on the outside play space by Staff Person #1, Staff Person #2 & Staff Person #3. The two children were left unsupervised on the outdoor play space for between 1-2 minutes before they were discovered by another staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2022
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During a complaint investigation that was conducted on 8/16/22, it was determined that on 8/15/22, two toddlers were left on the outside play space by Staff Person #1, Staff Person #2 & Staff Person #3. The two children were left unsupervised on the outdoor play space for between 1-2 minutes before they were discovered by another staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2022
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During a complaint investigation that was conducted on 8/16/22, it was determined that on 8/15/22, two toddlers were left on the outside play space by Staff Person #1, Staff Person #2 & Staff Person #3. The two children were left unsupervised on the outdoor play space for between 1-2 minutes before they were discovered by another staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Lightbridge Academy
Is Lightbridge Academy licensed?
Yes. Lightbridge Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Lightbridge Academy last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Lightbridge Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 care for?
199, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Lightbridge Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Lightbridge Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Lightbridge Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 866-5400 to ask.
What is Lightbridge Academy's phone number?
(610) 866-5400.
Where is Lightbridge Academy?
2100 Milan St, Easton, PA 18045. The nearest other daycare we list is Chesterbrook Academy, 0.1 miles away.