Central Bucks Community School-Gayman Elem
4440 Point Pleasant Pike, Doylestown, PA
Lightbridge Academy of Doylestown
- licensed capacity
- 166
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Lightbridge Academy of Doylestown
Lightbridge Academy of Doylestown is a child care center in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 166 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 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 32 rules across 11 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSummer campCameras for parentsSecure entrySTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Six weeks through school age
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 166 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 | 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 | Extended care: Extended pickup hours |
| Safety | Secure entry, Cameras / live video for parents (ParentView® real-time camera access) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Lightbridge Journey App) |
| Licensed capacity | 166 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Lightbridge Academy of Doylestown has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Lightbridge Academy of Doylestown
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 166 children
- License number
- #CER-00252352
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 16, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 11 of 12 visits · 32 rules in all · 31 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 8
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Records and paperwork 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.
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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Apr 16, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“During complaint investigation on April 16, 2026, it was confirmed that some pre-filled eggs potentially provided to older toddlers during an Easter egg hunt contained necklaces with a detached metal charm less than 1 inch in diameter.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2026
Feb 4, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During Renewal Inspection on February 4, 2026, the record of staff #1 contained a Child Abuse clearance for volunteer purposes.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2026
3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted
“During Renewal Inspection on February 4, 2026, certification representative observed a Fiddle Leaf Fig plant in the Blue Horses room, which is toxic to children if ingested.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During Renewal Inspection on February 4, 2026, certification representative observed chipped paint in the Grey Elephant and Purple cats rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2026
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“During Renewal Inspection on February 4, 2026, the records of children #1, and 2 did not contain a health assessment within 12 months of previous health assessment. The health assessment of child #3 did not include a date.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2026
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“During Renewal Inspection on February 4, 2026, the health assessment of child #4 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2026
Dec 5, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During unannounced inspection on December 5, 2025, certification representative observed staff #1 working alone with 5 young toddlers in the Grey Elephant room. Upon file review, the record of staff #1 contain a Mandated Reporter training which was more than 60 months old (dated 11-12-19).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2025
3270.70(a) 65º F minimum
“During unannounced inspection on December 5, 2025, the temperature in the Brown Bears room measured at 61°F.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2025
- Oct 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 4, 2025Visit1 rule cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During unannounced inspection on August 6, 2025, it was confirmed that a child was left outside unsupervised on July 29, 2025 (provider self-reported to OCDEL on 7-29-25).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025
Apr 10, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During complaint investigation on April 16, 2025, it was reported that a staff persons child was left unattended in a classroom on the previous evening, April 15, 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2025
Mar 20, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During complaint investigation on March 20, 2025, Staff #1 and #2 named a total of 16 children when 17 total children were observed in the group.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During complaint investigation on March 20, 2025, it was confirmed during staff interviews and child interviews that child #1 was left outside on the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2025
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“During complaint investigation on March 20, 2025, it was confirmed that staff #1 used her legs to physically restrict a child's movement.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
Mar 20, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During complaint investigation on March 20, 2025, Staff #1 and #2 named a total of 16 children when 17 total children were observed in the group.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During complaint investigation on March 20, 2025, it was confirmed during staff interviews and child interviews that child #1 was left outside on the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2025
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“During complaint investigation on March 20, 2025, it was confirmed that staff #1 used her legs to physically restrict a child's movement.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
Mar 6, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child
“During complaint investigation on March 6, 2025, it was determined that the facility did not provide sufficient notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours of a child in care receiving emergency treatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“As a result of investigation started on March 6, 2025, OCDEL was notified by Bucks County Children and Youth on May 1, 2025 that staff #1 was indicated in a child abuse investigation pertaining to a child in care at the facility on March 3, 2025. Staff were unable to identify the cause of the injury to the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025
Oct 23, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
3270.181(d) Dated signature affixed
“During renewal inspection on October 23, 2024, the emergency contact information of child #4 did not contain a signature or date, and the financial agreements of children #4, 6 and 7 did not contain a date of signature.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“During renewal inspection on October 23, 2024, the agreements of children #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not specify the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During renewal inspection on October 23, 2024, the record of staff #1 and 2 contained a first-aid and CPR trainings that were not DHS approved curriculum, and were not indicative of being conducted by a PQAS certified trainer.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection on October 23, 2024, the record of staff #3 did not contain a PA State Police clearance as required under the CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection on October 23, 2024, certification representative observed chipped paint in the yellow ducks and brown bears rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“During renewal inspection on October 23, 2024, the agreements of children #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024
3270.124(b)(1) Child's name, birth date
“During renewal inspection on October 23, 2024, the emergency contact information for child #2 did not include the name and date of birth of the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During renewal inspection on October 23, 2024, the emergency contact information of child #1 did not include the health insurance policy number, and the emergency contact information of child #2 did not contain health insurance coverage information or policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During renewal inspection on October 23, 2024, the emergency contact information of children #2 and #5 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“During renewal inspection on October 23, 2024, the agreements of children #2, 4, and 5 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024
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Aug 22, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During allocated unannounced inspection on August 22, 2024, the records of staff #2, 3, and 7 did not contain two written, nonfamily references.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During allocated unannounced inspection on August 22, 2024, the records of staff #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 did not contain a health assessment or tb test.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“During allocated unannounced inspection on August 22, 2024, the records of staff #2, 3, 6, 7, and 9 did not contain verification of education, and the records of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 9 did not contain verification of experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During allocated unannounced inspection on August 22, 2024, the record of staff #3 did not contain receipts or results for the PA State Police clearance, DHS FBI clearance, or the Child abuse clearance. The record of staff #4 did not contain the DHS FBI clearance or NSOR verification. The record of staff #7 did not contain receipts or results of the DHS FBI clearance, of the NSOR verification, and the record of staff #9 did not contain a receipt or results for the DHS FBI clearance. Staff #4 and #5 were working in a room together, neither staff having complete clearances and staff #3 and 9 were working together, neither with complete clearances. Staff #7 was observed working alone.”
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During allocated unannounced inspection on August 22, 2024, staff #1, 2, 6, 7, were observed working alone without having completed all pre-service trainings, and staff #3 and 9 were observed working in room 7 while neither one have completed the pre-service training requirements.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024
Jun 17, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During initial inspection on June 17, 2024, certification representative observed chipped paint on the sprinklers in the outside water play area.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During initial inspection on June 17, 2024, the record of staff #1 did not contain a health assessment and tb test.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Lightbridge Academy of Doylestown
Is Lightbridge Academy of Doylestown licensed?
Yes. Lightbridge Academy of Doylestown is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Lightbridge Academy of Doylestown last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 16, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Lightbridge Academy of Doylestown had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 32 rules across 11 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 31 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 Doylestown care for?
166, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Lightbridge Academy of Doylestown accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Lightbridge Academy of Doylestown'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 Doylestown cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 305-4300 to ask.
What is Lightbridge Academy of Doylestown's phone number?
(215) 305-4300.
Where is Lightbridge Academy of Doylestown?
4139 Ferry Rd, Doylestown, PA 18902. The nearest other daycare we list is Central Bucks Community School-Gayman Elem, 0.5 miles away.