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Lightbridge Academy Glenside

361 Highland Ave, Glenside, PA 19038

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About Lightbridge Academy Glenside

Lightbridge Academy Glenside is a child care center in Glenside, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 179 children.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 40 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 23, 2026: 6 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 40 rules in all · 40 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 13
  • Staff training and qualifications 11
  • Records and paperwork 7
  • Supervision and ratios 5
  • Background checks 3
  • Safety and hazards 1

For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.

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  1. Jun 23, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “Observed 6/23/2026 Staff #1file did not contain completed DHS required FBI clearance on file. The requirement to have the completed DHS required clearances on file was not met. Staff #1has not completed their mandated reporter within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated (6/11/2021).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “Observed 6/23/2026 child # 8 file did not contain the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. on the emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “Observed 6/23/2026 child # 4, 6 and 9 files did not contain the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released to on the emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

      “Observed 6/23/2026 staff #1 were missing a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid

      “Observed 6/23/2026 child #1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 and 10 agreement forms did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted

      “Observed 6/23/2026 in Infant Mobile Classroom there wasn't the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center that was posted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2026

  2. Feb 26, 2026Inspection11 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training at facility/Transcript, diploma and letters

      “Observed 2/25/2026 staff #1,2,4 and 9 file did not contain verification of acceptable education or transcript and/or diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity on file during the inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “Observed 2/26/2026 staff #1&4 file did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(5) Original label

      “Observed 2/26/2026 in the Orange Giraffes classroom child #1 EPI Pen was not in its original container. The EPI Pen was observed without manufacture's or health professional's instructions on the original label.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “Observed 2/26/2026 in the Khaki Kangaroos Classroom Staff #5, 7, and 8 had a total of 16 children in the childcare space, staff # 5 identified 5 children, Staff #7 identified 4 children and staff #8 identified 5 children leaving 2 children unassigned.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “Observed 2/26/2026 in Purple Cats, Khaki Kangaroos and Orange Giraffes classroom there were baby wipes located in the childcare area that was not locked or made inaccessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “Observed 2/26/2026 Staff person #1 did not contain completed DHS required FBI and PA State Criminal Police clearance on file. The requirement to have the completed DHS required clearances on file were not met. The file for staff # 1 did not contain out of state clearances from North Carolina. The file for staff #2,3 and 8 did not contain out of state clearances from Florida.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)/3270.31(g) Health and Safety Training/Professional development certificate

      “Observed 2/26/2026 Staff person #1 and 6 has not completed the following required pre-service Health and Safety training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet)”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “Observed 2/26/2026 Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet)”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “Observed 2/26/2026 staff #10 file did not contain initial training regarding the emergency plan, nor it was documented.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “Observed 2/26/2026 staff #1 and 5 file was missing a health assessment. Staff # 7 medical assessment on file was dated for 1/23/2021, the medical assessment exceeded the 24-month of the signature date.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

      “Observed 2/26/2026 Staff #4 TB test did not include the date the test was read.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2026

  3. Jul 2, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51/3270.113(a)(1) Similar Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children

      “Observed 7/2/2025 in Purple Cats Classroom 8 Staff # 9, 10, and 11 had 15 children in their childcare space, staff # 9 identified 5 children, staff #10 identified 4 children and staff # 11 identified 5 children leaving 1 child unassigned.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

      “Observed 7/2/2025 staff #1,5,6,7 and 8 were missing a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters

      “Observed 7/2/2025 staff #3 file were missing acceptable verification of their education verification of a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(1) Original container

      “Observed 7/2/2025 in Khaki Kangaroo's classroom child #1albeterol inhaler was not in its original container it was placed in first aid emergency bag not locked or made inaccessible to children. Albuterol inhaler was observed without manufacture's or health professional's instructions on the original label.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “Observed 7/2/2025 staff# 4,7, and 8 was missing a health assessment in their file. Staff # 2 medical assessment on file was dated for 9/27/2022, the medical assessment exceeded the 24-month of the signature date.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2025

  4. Jun 17, 2024Inspection18 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters

      “Observed 6/17/2024 staff #6 file did not contain verification of acceptable education or a transcript and/or diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “Observed 6/17/2024 staff #1 and 6 file did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “Observed 6/17/2024 Staff person #-2,3 and 8 has not completed the following required pre-service Pediatric CPR and First Aid training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet):”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)/3270.31(g) Health and Safety Training/Professional development certificate

      “Observed 6/17/2024 Staff person #3,6 and 10 has not completed the following required pre-service Health and Safety training within 90 days of their date of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “Observed 6/17/2024 The file for staff # 2 did not contain out of state clearances from New Jersey and Ohio. Staff # 4 file did not contain out of state clearances from Texas. Staff #6 file did not contain out of state clearances from Minnesota. Staff #5, 9 and 10 files did not contain completed DHS required FBI (Staff 5 and 9), State Police (Staff #5) and NSOR (Staff 10) clearance. The requirement to have the completed DHS required clearances on file was not met. Staff #4 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c)/3270.75(d) Has all items/On excursions

      “Observed 6/17/2024 in Brown Bears, Green Frogs classroom & Khaki Kangaroos classrooms there were missing items from first aid kit. Green Frogs were missing water from their first aid kit. Khaki Kangaroos were missing tape and Brown Browns were missing tweezers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee

      “Observed 6/17/2024 child #2 agreement form did not contain the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid

      “Observed 6/17/2024 child #2 agreement form did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times

      “Observed 6/17/2024 child #2 and 6 file did not contain the child's arrival and departure times on the agreement form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “Observed 6/17/2024 Staff #9 were missing 12 hours from their annual 12 hours of childcare training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a) Health information

      “Observed 6/17/2024 child #2 file did not contain an initial health report.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “Observed 6/18/2024 child #1-6 agreement forms did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “Observed 6/17/2024 child #1 and 2 files health insurance coverage and policy number were missing from the emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months

      “Observed 6/17/2024 child #4 were missing an updated 6-month health report on file, the current health report on file dated 8/22/2023.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “Observed 6/17/2024 children files #1 did not contain an updated health report on file. Child # 1 last physical was 4/6/2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

      “Observed 6/17/2024 staff# 3,5,6,7,10 was missing a health assessment in their file along with a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(b) Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP

      “Observed 6/17/2024 Staff# 4 health assessment was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature did not include the individual's professional title.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “Observed 6/17/2024 in Brown Bears Classroom Staff # 11 and 12 had 12 children in their childcare space, staff # 11 identified 5 children and staff # 12 identified 5 children leaving 1 child unassigned. Observed in Yellow Ducks classroom staff # 13 and 14 had 19 children in the childcare space, staff # 13 identified 9 children and staff #14 identified 8 children leaving 2 children unassigned. Observed in the Khaki Kangaroos Classroom Staff # 7, 8, and 15 had a total of 15 children in the childcare space, staff # 7 identified 5 children, Staff #8 identified 6 children and staff #15 identified 3 children leaving 1 child unassigned.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2024

  5. Sep 28, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “Observed 9/28/2023 in the hallway observing there was a child not in classroom running through the hallways and left unsupervised alone during drop off in the morning with all doors closed. Child stated they belong in the Brown Bears classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51/3270.113(a)(2) Similar Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises

      “Observed 10/16/2023 in the Yellow Ducks classroom (3-4-year-olds) there was 19 children to staff member #1, when observed twice after another walkthrough there was 12 children to staff member #1. Also observed in the Green Frogs (3--4-year-olds) there was 11 children to staff member #2. Also observed in the Khaki Kangaroos (2--3-year-olds) there were 8 children with 1 staff member until an office staff member came in quickly to assist.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2023

  6. Sep 28, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “Observed 9/28/2023 in the hallway observing there was a child not in classroom running through the hallways and left unsupervised alone during drop off in the morning with all doors closed. Child stated they belong in the Brown Bears classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51/3270.113(a)(2) Similar Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises

      “Observed 10/16/2023 in the Yellow Ducks classroom (3-4-year-olds) there was 19 children to staff member #1, when observed twice after another walkthrough there was 12 children to staff member #1. Also observed in the Green Frogs (3--4-year-olds) there was 11 children to staff member #2. Also observed in the Khaki Kangaroos (2--3-year-olds) there were 8 children with 1 staff member until an office staff member came in quickly to assist.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2023

  7. Jul 27, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “Observed on 7/27/2023 Continue non-compliance observed on 6/26/2023 classroom #4 thermometer had a temperature of 62° F reading above 45° F for food to be stored in the refrigerator.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “Observed on 7/27/2023 Continue non-compliance observed on 6/26/2023 Classroom 4 Staff # 1, 2, and 3 had 18 children in their childcare space, staff # 1 identified 4 children, staff #2 identified 4 children and staff # 3 identified 5 children leaving 5 children unassigned.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2023

  8. Jun 26, 2023Inspection16 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      3270.166(4) Bottles labeled

      “Observed 6/26/2023 in classroom #2 classroom cups were not labeled to identify which cup belong to which child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test

      “Observed 6/26/2023 staff #1,3 and 10 was missing a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method results in their file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “Observed 6/26/2023 Staff # 6 &9 files and were missing their annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)/3270.131(a)(2) Health information/Initial health report for young toddler no more than 6 months

      “Observed 6/26/2023 child file #4 did not contain an initial health report on file. Child #4 have been enrolled the facility over 60 days of their first day of attendance at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “Observed 6/26/2023 child file # 1, 2, and 3 emergency contact form were missing the addresses of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “Observed 6/26/2023 children #3, 5, and 8 were missing an updated health report on file, the current health report on file dated 12/10/2021 (child #3), 7/21/2021 (child #5) & 6/16/2020 (child#8). An updated health report is to be provided at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “Observed 6/26/2023 The file for staff # 1 &2 does not contain a completed DHS required FBI and NSOR clearance. Staff #3 FBI results were not included in their file. The requirement to have the completed DHS required clearances on file was not met.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “Observed 6/26/2023 classroom 2,4 and Infant room were missing items from their first aid kit. Room 2 &4 were missing water in their excursion first aid kit. Infant room were missing water from their first aid kit.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “Observed in Classroom 9 Staff # 4,7 and 8 had 16 children in the childcare space, staff # 4 identified 5 children and staff # 7 identified 6 children, staff #8 identified 4 children leaving 1 child unassigned.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “Observed 6/26/2023 Child # 7 & 8 files were missing a review and update on the emergency contact information at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “Observed 6/26/2023 child #1,3 and 4 health insurance coverage and policy numbers were missing from emergency contact from.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “Observed 6/26/2023 staff # 2 file were missing a health assessment from their file. Staff # 6 medical assessment dated for 6/15/2021, the medical assessment exceeded the 24-month of the signature date.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “Observed 6/26/2023 in the classroom 3 staff # 5 counted child in ratio but a child was observed being unsupervised running in and out of the bathroom area. Staff # 5 located in the classroom area had their back turned from child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2023

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “Observed 6/26/2023 in the infant classroom and room 1 and 5 were missing thermometers in the refrigerator. In Classroom #3, 4 and 5 there was not an operating thermometer in the refrigerator.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(c) Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP

      “Observed 6/26/2023 Child #6 &7 health assessment was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature did not include the individual's professional title.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

      “Observed 6/26/2023 child #7 &8 file did not contain the dates of admissions on agreement form. Child #8 did not contain date of withdrawal on agreement form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2023

  9. Oct 24, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “Observed 10/24/2022 staff member #1 file health assessment was passed the 24 months following the date of signature from the original date it was signed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2022

  10. Sep 15, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “Observed from video on 9/26/2022 sent by Abington Police detective. Staff person #1 while supervising child #1 during nap time placed a blanket above child #1 shoulders and head to comfort child to sleep. Staff #1 was unable to see, hear and access the activity of the child while napping.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “Observed in Classroom#4 multiple staff members named the same children as being assigned to them. Staff #1 could only identify 4 of the 5 children assigned to them. Observed in the Classroom 3 staff # 2 did not know the whereabouts of one the children assigned to their group. Staff counted child in ratio but could not locate child #1. Child #1 was observed being unsupervised running in and out of the bathroom area. Staff # 2 located in the classroom area had their back turned from child #1. Observed in Classroom 8 Staff # 3 and 4 had 18 children in their childcare space, staff # 3 identified 5 children and staff # 4 identified 4 children leaving 9 children unassigned. Observed in Classroom 9 Staff # 5 and 6 had 16 children in the childcare space, staff # 5 identified 5 children and staff # 6 identified 5 children leaving 6 children unassigned. Observed in the Classroom 5 Staff # 7, 8, and 9 had a total of 16 children in the childcare space, staff # 7 identified 2 children, Staff #8 identified 9 children and staff #9 identified 3 children leaving 2 children unassigned. Observed in classroom10 Staff # 10 and 11 had a total of 10 children in the childcare space, Staff # 10 identified 4 children and Staff # 11 identified 5 children leaving 1 child unassigned.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “Observed 9/15/2022 staff #3 file did not contain verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2022

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  1. Sep 15, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “Observed from video on 9/26/2022 sent by Abington Police detective. Staff person #1 while supervising child #1 during nap time placed a blanket above child #1 shoulders and head to comfort child to sleep. Staff #1 was unable to see, hear and access the activity of the child while napping.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “Observed in Classroom#4 multiple staff members named the same children as being assigned to them. Staff #1 could only identify 4 of the 5 children assigned to them. Observed in the Classroom 3 staff # 2 did not know the whereabouts of one the children assigned to their group. Staff counted child in ratio but could not locate child #1. Child #1 was observed being unsupervised running in and out of the bathroom area. Staff # 2 located in the classroom area had their back turned from child #1. Observed in Classroom 8 Staff # 3 and 4 had 18 children in their childcare space, staff # 3 identified 5 children and staff # 4 identified 4 children leaving 9 children unassigned. Observed in Classroom 9 Staff # 5 and 6 had 16 children in the childcare space, staff # 5 identified 5 children and staff # 6 identified 5 children leaving 6 children unassigned. Observed in the Classroom 5 Staff # 7, 8, and 9 had a total of 16 children in the childcare space, staff # 7 identified 2 children, Staff #8 identified 9 children and staff #9 identified 3 children leaving 2 children unassigned. Observed in classroom10 Staff # 10 and 11 had a total of 10 children in the childcare space, Staff # 10 identified 4 children and Staff # 11 identified 5 children leaving 1 child unassigned.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “Observed 9/15/2022 staff #3 file did not contain verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2022

  2. Jul 20, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 20, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 2, 2022Complaint investigation7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

      “AT THE TIME OF THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 3/2/2022, IT WAS ACKNOWLEDGED BY STAFF #7 THAT THERE WAS NO INCIDENT REPORT WRITTEN FOR THE LOST CHILD ON 11/19/2021.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child

      “AT THE TIME OF THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 3/2/2022 IT WAS FOUND THAT ON 11/19/2021 A CHILD WAS LEFT IN THE HALLWAY. THIS INCIDENT WAS NOT REPORTED TO THE REGIONAL OFFICE.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “AT THE TIME OF THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 3/2/2022 IT WAS ACKNOWLEDGED BY STAFF PERSONS #5 AND #7 THAT ON 11/19/2021 A CHILD WAS LEFT IN THE HALLWAY AT THE FACIITY DURING A TRANSITION.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “AT THE TIME OF THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 3/2/2022 IT WAS ACKNOWLEDGED BY STAFF PERSONS #5 AND #7 THAT ON 11/19/2021 A CHILD WAS LEFT IN THE HALLWAY AT THE FACIITY DURING A TRANSITION.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “AT THE TIME OF THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 3/2/2022 IT WAS ACKNOWLEDGED BY STAFF PERSONS #5 AND #7 THAT ON 11/19/2021 A CHILD WAS LEFT IN THE HALLWAY AT THE FACIITY DURING A TRANSITION.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “AT THE TIME OF THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 3/2/2022, STAFF #1, #2, #3 AND #4COULD NOT NAME CHILDREN IN THEIR PRIMARY CARE GROUPS IN CLASSROOMS 4, 6, AND 10.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.134(a) Child's hands washed

      “AT THE TIME OF THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 3/2/2022, STAFF#6 PERSON WAS OBSERVED NOT WASHING THE CHILD'S HANDS AFTER DIAPERING THE CHILD IN CLASSROOM 10.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2022

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is Lightbridge Academy Glenside licensed?

Yes. Lightbridge Academy Glenside is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Lightbridge Academy Glenside last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 23, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lightbridge Academy Glenside had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 40 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 40 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 Glenside care for?

179, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Lightbridge Academy Glenside accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Lightbridge Academy Glenside's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (215) 885-1800 to confirm.

How much does Lightbridge Academy Glenside cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 885-1800 to ask.

What is Lightbridge Academy Glenside's phone number?

(215) 885-1800.

Where is Lightbridge Academy Glenside?

361 Highland Ave, Glenside, PA 19038. The nearest other daycare we list is Jenkintown Elementary School, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).