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740 N Brookside Rd, Allentown, PA
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Lightbridge Academy of Allentown
- licensed capacity
- 190
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Lightbridge Academy of Allentown
Lightbridge Academy of Allentown is a child care center in Allentown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 190 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 190 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 190 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Lightbridge Academy of Allentown
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 190 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00250700
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 19, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 23 rules in all · 23 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Safety and hazards 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Background checks 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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May 19, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“An unannounced inspection was conducted at the facility on 5/19/26, at the time of the inspection the facility's fire drill and detection log was reviewed and the last documented fire detection system test was conducted on March 2, 2026.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2026
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“An unannounced inspection was conducted at the facility on 5/19/26, at the time of the inspection the facility's fire drill and detection log was reviewed and the last documented fire drill was conducted on March 2, 2026.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2026
Jan 6, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3270.107 Refrigerator
“A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on January 6, 2026, at the time of inspection the refrigerators in the Blue Horses and Purple Cats rooms had spills in them that were not cleaned.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2026
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on January 6, 2026, at the time of inspection two sensory bottles in the Purple Cats room had small objects in them that were accessible to the toddlers in this room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on January 6, 2026, at the time of inspection a review of staff files was conducted and found that Staff #1 was hired provisionally and did not have the most recent disclosure statement on file as is required and did not obtain a National Sex Offender Registry verification until 10/29/25 and was working in direct care with children since hire (See LIS Code Sheet for DOH). Staff #2 did not have the most recent disclosure statement on file as is required. Staff #3 did not have the most recent disclosure statement on file as is required. Staff #4 was hired provisionally and did not have the most recent disclosure statement on file as is required and did not have an NSOR on file until 7/3/25 and was working in direct care with children since hire. (See LIS Code Sheet for DOH). Staff #5 did not have the most recent disclosure statement on file as is required. (See LIS Code Sheet for DOH). Staff #6 did not have the most recent disclosure statement on file as is required. (See LIS Code Sheet for DOH).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2026
3270.75(d) On excursions
“A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on January 6, 2026, at the time of inspection the excursion/emergency first aid kits in the Orange Giraffes and Yellow Ducks rooms did not contain bottles of water.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on January 6, 2026, at the time of inspection two plastic toys in the outdoor play space were observed to be broken with sharp edges.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2026
- Sep 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 9, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff Person #1 resided in Massachusetts within the previous five years and did not have clearances from Massachusetts or proof that clearances have been requested. See code sheet for date of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In the Khaki Kangaroos room, the lock on the changing table was broken and diaper rash creams were accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In the Green Frogs room, a plastic door stopper on the wall was cracked.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“Child #1's, a preschool aged child, most recent health assessment on file was dated 8/4/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025
3270.133(5) Original label
“In the Yellow Ducks room, an epi pen had an expiration date of November 2024 and a bottle of Children's Zyrtec had an expiration date of November 2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025
Jan 26, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
3270.20(e) Copies of reports in file at facility
“The facility did not keep incident reports in a master file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff #2 has not completed the pediatric first aid/CPR training from an approved PQAS instructor within 90 days of their date of hire (see staff dates of hire on code sheet.) Staff #2 also completed health and safety training on 1/9/24, which indicates that it was completed past 90 days. Staff #3 completed first aid/CPR on 1/15/24 which indicates it was completed over 90 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff #3 completed mandated reporter training on 1/4/24, which indicates it was completed over 90 days past the staff's hired date.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“It was observed that the first aid kit of the Teal Turtles classroom did not contain tweezers. It was also observed that the first aid kit in the Purple Cats classroom did not contain tape, soap, or band aids.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“It was observed in the mobile infants room that there was not 2 feet on each side of the cots.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“Child #2, #3 and #4 did not have an updated child service report within 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Child #1's emergency contact sheet did not contain the health insurance/ medical assistance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Staff #1 had a health assessment dated in their file for 12/27/21 and 1/15/24, indicating that a health assessment was not done within 24 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2024
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Child #2 and #3's financial agreement was not reviewed within 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Fire alarm testing log was reviewed and indicated that the facility did not test the alarm within 30 days. Dates of testing were as follows: 4/5/23, 5/12/23, 6/14/23, 8/14/23, 9/14/23, 11/10/23, 12/12/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility did not have a continuity of operations plan in their emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024
Mar 27, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During a complaint investigation on 3/27/23, it was verified that on 3/21/23 during the transition from the playground to inside the classroom, child # 1 left the group and was in the hall unsupervised”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2023
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During a complaint investigation on 3/27/23, it was verified that on 3/21/23 during the transition from the playground to inside the classroom, child # 1 left the group and was in the hall unsupervised”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2023
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During a complaint investigation on 3/27/23, it was verified that on 3/21/23 during the transition from the playground to inside the classroom, child # 1 left the group and was in the hall unsupervised”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2023
Jan 31, 2023Inspection10 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff persons # 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, and 13 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire. Staff # 4, 6, 7, 10, and 11 - Get Started with Center Based Care. Staff # 8, 10, 11, 12, and 13 - Pediatric CPR/First Aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff persons # 4, 6, and 7 have not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“There is not a valid state police clearance on file for staff person # 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“There is a bottle of bleach stored in an unlocked cabinet accesible to the children in the green frog classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There is a hole in the wall of the green frog classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2023
3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(1) ACIP recommended immunization record /Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The vaccine record for child # 1, an infant, is missing the recommended 6-month vaccines as per the ACIP. The vaccine record for child # 2, an infant, is missing the recommended 4-month vaccines as per the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2023
3270.133(4) Locked
“The lock on the cabinet below the changing table in the orange giraffe classroom was broken making the diaper cream stored in it accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Staff person # 5 was hired as an aide, there is no proof of education on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“There is only one written non-family reference on file for staff person # 9. There are no written non-family references on file for staff persons # 2 and 3.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2023
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“There are plastic bags stored in an unlocked cabinet accessible to the children in the mobile infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
May 12, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Staff persons # 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 have been employed more than 90 days and do not have valid pediatric first aid and CPR training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2022
3270.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations
“During an unannounced inspection, cert rep observed staff persons # 6 and 7 working alone together in a classroom. Neither staff person had proof of the completed required health and safety topics and were not under the supervision of at a minimum, an assistant group supervisor.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2022
Mar 9, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“Emergency plan does not provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2022
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“The following children's fee agreement did not have a date of admission documented - child 1 and child 2”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2022
3270.107 Refrigerator
“At time of renewal, inside the refrigerator in the mobile infant room, inspector observed a thermometer that was 50° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2022
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“In the infant room, inspector observed a child inside of a crib that did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides of the crib. Provider made 2 feet of space on 3 sides immediately.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2022
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“In the purple cats room, the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center was not posted. Provider added emergency numbers immediately.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In the khaki kangaroo room, inspector observed toxics (bin of diaper creams) in an unlocked cabinet located below the changing table accessible to children. Diaper creams are labeled "keep out of reach of children".”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2022
3270.135(a)(3)/3270.135(b) Disposable diapers/Surfaces cleaned
“In the purple cats room, inspector observed a diaper changing pad that cannot be properly sanitized due to several tears in the pad. In the purple cats room and the blue horses room, inspector observed a broken hands-free covered can that is used for diaper changes.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2022
Feb 25, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.81 Glass
“On 3.9.22 a complaint investigation was conducted. Inspector observed all rooms located in the front of the building have glass windows that start at the floor and go up. All windows in these rooms do not have a visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2022
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Oct 8, 2021Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“A self-report for lack of supervision on 9.30.21 was investigated and staff 1 left child 1 in the classroom alone. Staff 1 reports that a name to face was completed. Staff 2 returned to the building to get a jacket and saw child 2 alone in the infant room. . Both children 1 and 2 were not in with their class and were inside when the entire classroom was outside. Staff 1 was terminated. On 11.17.21 a supervision and ratio inspection was conducted. Staff in the brown bear room and blue horse room did not have sight of all children in their groups. Although the bathroom is located in the same classroom that the children are in, children go into the bathroom without staff's knowledge causing staff to not know the child's where about.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Lightbridge Academy of Allentown
Is Lightbridge Academy of Allentown licensed?
Yes. Lightbridge Academy of Allentown is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Lightbridge Academy of Allentown last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 19, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Lightbridge Academy of Allentown had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 23 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 of Allentown care for?
190, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Lightbridge Academy of Allentown accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Lightbridge Academy of Allentown'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 of Allentown cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 395-3936 to ask.
What is Lightbridge Academy of Allentown's phone number?
(610) 395-3936.
Where is Lightbridge Academy of Allentown?
249 Cetronia Rd, Allentown, PA 18104. The nearest other daycare we list is Dana's Family Childcare, 0.8 miles away.