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2250 Ridgewood Rd, Reading, PA
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The Lightbridge Academy of Wyomissing Pa is a child care center in Reading, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 187 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 51 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 187 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
The Lightbridge Academy of Wyomissing Pa has not listed its tuition.
State record
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 28, 2026: 15 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 9 visits · 51 rules in all · 51 corrected
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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3270.131(a) Health information
“During a renewal inspection 5/28/26-6/8/26 a review of children's files determined that Children 3 & 4 did not have an initial health report provided within 60 days of their date of admission. See LIS code sheet for dates of admission. Child 3's initial health assessment was dated 3/12/26, and Child 4's initial health assessment dated 10/24/25. It was reported that both Children 3 and 4 attended between their 60th day and the receipt of their initial health report.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2026
3270.123(a)(4)/3270.124(b)(3) Arrival/departure times/Parent home/work address, phone
“During a renewal inspection 5/28/26-6/8/26 Child 1's fee agreement did not note the child's arrival and departure times. Children 2 and 5's emergency contact forms did not include the parents' work phone numbers. Child 5's emergency contact form also did not include the parents' work addresses.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During a renewal inspection on 5/28/26-6/8/26 Staff person # 1 did not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 3/31/26 and updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training dated 4/29/26. Staff Person # 1 worked as staff between 4/1/26-4/29/26.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During a renewal inspection 5/28/26-6/8/26 Facility Person # 4, # 5, & # 6 had initial emergency plan training on 4/9/26, which is after 90 days from their respective dates of hire. See LIS code sheet for dates of hire. There was no documentation available for review that showed Facility Person # 4, # 5, & # 6 received emergency plan training within 90 days of their date of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2026
3270.76/3270.103 Building Surfaces/Small Toys and Objects
“During a renewal inspection on 6/8/26 Cert rep observed lose cords from wall mounted TVs (pulling hazards) in the Multipurpose Room and Brown Bears. Cert rep also observed on 6/8/26 a long table (measured over 5 foot long) in the Multipurpose room bathroom set up on the short side, which created a tipping hazard.Cert rep observed toy animals, toy bugs, counting bears, and blocks which all measured less than one inch in diameter in the Blue horses room. Staff reported that a child present in that room on 6/8/26 was know to still be putting objects in their mouth.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During a renewal inspection on 6/8/26 Cert rep observed baking soda and shaving cream on an accesible counter in the Yellow Ducks room. Both of these items are labeled "keep out of reach of children."”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2026
3270.36(b)(3)/3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED, 15 credits + 1 yr/HS/GED + 2 yrs
“During a renewal inspection 5/28/26-6/8/26 Staff 3, 6, 7, 8, & 9 were reported to be working as AGS, however they did not have verification they meet the qualifications of a AGS in their respective files. Staff 3 had a high school diploma and 2010 hours of verified child care experience in their file. Staff 6 had a high school diploma and 816 hours of verified child care experience in their file. Staff 7 had an associates degree which included 15 credits in human services field and 0 hours of verified child care experience in their file. Staff 8 had a high school diploma and 0 hours of verified child care experience in their file. Staff 9 had a high school diploma and 0 hours of verified child care experience in their file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2026
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During a renewal inspection 5/28/26-6/8/26 Children 3 and 4 did not have a child service report that was provided the the parents of these children. Children 3 and 4 have been enrolled for more than 6 months. See LIS code sheet for date of admission. Child 2's most recent Child Service report that was completed and provided to the parents was dated 5/30/25 which is more than 6 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2026
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During a renewal inspection on 6/8/26 Cert rep observed there was no thermometer in the refrigerator in the Non-Mobile Infants room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2026
3270.101(a) Age appropriate
“During a renewal inspection on 6/8/26 Cert rep observed "Picasso tiles," which are per the manufacturer recommended for ages 3 years and up, in the Purple Cats room. The children observed to be present in the Purple cats room were young toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During a renewal inspection on 5/28/26-6/8/26 the following violations of the CPSL were noted: Facility Person # 2 has a NSOR clearance dated 5/27/26, which is after their first day with children. See LIS code sheet for first days with children. Facility Person # 5 did not have a Texas criminal records check or Texas child abuse clearance on file. Facility Person #5 was observed working as staff and providing care to children on 6/8/26, and reported having resided in Texas in the past 60 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During a renewal inspection 5/28/26-6/8/26 Staff person #6 did not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid and CPR. This is evidenced by the Pediatric first aid and CPR training certificate on file dated 4/29/26. It was reported that Staff Person #6 worked as staff between their 90th day and 4/29/26.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“During a renewal inspection on 5/28/26-6/8/26 young toddler Child 2's most recent health report was dated 4/28/25, which is more than 6 months ago. See LIS code sheet for date of birth. Cert rep observed Child 2 to be present and receiving care on 5/28/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2026
3270.27(d)/3270.27(e) Plan posted/Letter to parents
“During a renewal inspection 5/28/26-6/8/26 Cert rep observed on 5/28/26 the emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location accessible to the parents. Review of the emergency procedures letter to the parents determined that this letter did not include the information regarding the facility's accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions during an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
3270.133(5) Original label
“During a renewal inspection on 6/8/26 Cert rep observed a child's Epi Pen with expiration date of 12/2025, to be present in the medication storage box in the Orange Giraffe Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During an unannounced inspection on 2/19/26 it was noted there was more than 30 days between fire detection testing on two occasions: 12/1/25-1/2/26, & 1/2/26-2/2/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During a Complaint investigation on 2/19/26 it was verified that on 2/9/26 Staff Person 1 grabbed Child 1 and forcefully sat them down because Child 1 was not listening. It was reported the force was hard enough there was concerns the child could have been injured by the action. Complaint investigation on 2/19/26 also verified that Staff Person 1 grabbed Child 2 by the arm, lifted them off the ground and walked them to the other side of the room, because Child 2 was taking their shoes off.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During an unannounced inspection on 2/19/26 it was noted there was more than 30 days between fire detection testing on two occasions: 12/1/25-1/2/26, & 1/2/26-2/2/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During a Complaint investigation on 2/19/26 it was verified that on 2/9/26 Staff Person 1 grabbed Child 1 and forcefully sat them down because Child 1 was not listening. It was reported the force was hard enough there was concerns the child could have been injured by the action. Complaint investigation on 2/19/26 also verified that Staff Person 1 grabbed Child 2 by the arm, lifted them off the ground and walked them to the other side of the room, because Child 2 was taking their shoes off.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2026
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During an unannounced inspection on 2/6/26 Cert rep observed that while infant Child 1 was resting in the crib, both of the short sides of Child 1's crib were up against a wall and another crib respectively, which resulted in 0 feet of space on two of the four sides of the crib while it was in use.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2026
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During a complaint investigation on 11/14/25-12/17/25, Cert rep verified that on 11/13/25 Child 1 was left unsupervised in the classroom bathroom for approximately 40-45 minutes while the staff took the rest of the class outside.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During an unannounced inspection on 10/6/25 Staff person #4 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #4 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first-aid/CPR training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2025
3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times
“During an unannounced inspection on 10/6/25 Staff 4 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised in the Goldfish room. Staff 4 is an aide.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During an unannounced inspection 9/22/25 Staff 3 had 1 reference in their staff file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025
3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs
“During an unannounced inspection on 10/6/25 Staff 5 had 0 years of child care experience verified on file, and a high school diploma. Staff 5 has been working as AGS.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2025
3270.36(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(iv) HS/GED + 30 credits/Transcript, diploma and letters
“During an unannounced inspection on 9/22/25 Staff 2 and 3 did not have acceptable documentation which verified they had earned a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Staff 2 and 3 each had college transcripts which showed 30 credits in human services or education, however these transcripts did not indicate if a college degree was awarded Staff 2 and 3 reported they did graduate from high school. Staff 2 and 3 have been working as AGS.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During an unannounced inspection on 10/6/25 Staff 4 did not have a California Child Abuse clearance or California Criminal record clearance. Staff 4 reported having resided outside of PA during the previous 60 months. See LIS code sheet for Staff 4's first day with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2025
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Complaint investigation 9/12/25-11/10/25 verified that on 9/3/25, Staff 1 grabbed Child 1's arm in a way that resulted in pain to the child. It was verified this action was done as a way of correcting the child's behavior.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During a renewal inspection on 6/25/25-6/30/25 there was no documentation available to review that the following staff received emergency plan training within 90 days of their date of hire: Staff 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, and 9. Documentation was available to review that these staff received emergency plan training on 6/26/25, which was after their 90th day. See LIS code sheet for dates of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“During a renewal inspection 6/25/25-6/30/25 it was noted that Staff 3 has not completed an approved mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Staff 3 completed a two part mandated reporter training dated 11/13/23 for teachers which is not approved for use as a child care staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During a renewal inspection on 6/25/25-6/30/25 Cert rep noted the following violations of the CPSL: Staff 5 did not have the NSOR clearance certificate on file. Staff 11 did not have the State police clearance or request for the State police clearance on file. Staff 5's disclosure statements was signed, dated and witnessed on 6/11/25 which is after their date of hire. Staff 11 did not have a disclosure statement on file. Staff 5 and 11 were hired provisionally and have begun working with children. See LIS code sheet for first day with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025
3270.35(b) Group sup qualifications
“During a renewal inspection 6/25/25-6/30/25 it was noted that Staff 7 had a high school diploma, and 30 human services credits, and 5 years of child care experience. Staff 7 reported not earning an associate's degree or bachelor's degree. Staff 7 has been working as a group supervisor and does not meet one of the qualifications required for a group supervisor.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2025
3270.66(a)/3270.133(4) Locked or inaccessible/Locked
“During a renewal inspection on 6/25/25 Cert rep observed Aquaphor and insect repellent in a child's cubie in the blue horses room. This cubie was accessible to the children present in this room and both items are labeled "Keep out of reach of children."”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2025
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“During a renewal inspection on 6/25/25 Cert rep observed the trash cans used for diapers in the purple cats, khaki kangaroos, and giraffe rooms were not hands free.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“During a renewal inspection on 6/25/25 Cert rep observed the local hospital phone number was not posted by the phones in the Non-mobile infants, mobile infants, and yellow ducks rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During a renewal inspection on 6/25/25 Cert rep observed there was no soap in the first aid kit in the Brown bears room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2025
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During a renewal inspection on 6/25/25-6/30/25 Cert rep observed nap mats in the purple cats and khaki kangaroos rooms did not have at least two feet of space on 3 sides.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“During a renewal inspection on 6/25/25 Cert rep observed the daily schedule was not posted in the non-mobile infants room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2025
3270.113(a)(2) Supervision on and facility premises
“During a renewal inspection on 6/25/25 Cert rep observed the following. Staff 2 and 3 were present with 5 infant children. Both staff named and reported all 5 infant children were in their assigned group. This exceeds the 1:4 group size ratio for infants.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“During a renewal inspection on 6/25/25-6/30/25 Children 2 and 3's fee agreements did not list their dates of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During a renewal inspection 6/25/25-6/30/25 Child 2's emergency contact did not list the parents' work addresses and phone numbers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“During a renewal inspection 6/25/25-6/30/25 it was reported that documentation of Staff 10's TB was not obtained and placed in the staff's file until 6/27/25. This is after Staff 10's first day with children(See LIS code sheet for first day with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“During a renewal inspection on 6/25/25-6/30/25 Cert rep observed the facility did not have written notification of safe routes posted in a conspicuous location in the child care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During a renewal inspection on 6/25/25-6/30/25 Child 1's file did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2025
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters
“During a renewal inspection 6/25/25-6/30/25 Cert rep observed that Staff 1 did not have acceptable verification of child care experience documented in the staff file. It was reported that a legal entity representative had contacted a previous employer a verified over the phone that Staff 1 had over 5 years of child care experience however documentation to support this verification was not able to be reviewed by the certification rep. Staff 5 did not have acceptable verification of education in the staff file. Staff 5's file noted that Staff 5 graduated from high school however there was no diploma, transcripts or letter signed by the educational institution's representative that supported Staff 5 had attained this level of education.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“During a renewal inspection on 6/25/25-6/30/25 it was noted that the disclosure statements for the following staff were signed, dated and witnessed after their first day with children: Staff 1(dated 5/7/25), Staff 4(dated 6/26/25), Staff 6(dated 6/11/25), Staff 7(dated 6/10/25), and Staff 8(dated 5/29/25). See LIS code sheet for first day with children. These staff were not hired provisionally.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During a renewal inspection on 6/25/25-6/30/25 Staff 5 and 11 had 0 references on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025
3270.94(a)(4) Hypothetical locations
“During a renewal inspection on 6/25/25-6/30/25 it was noted that hypothetical location of the fire was the same location(Main door) for two consecutive drills: 4/30/25 & 5/9/25”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During a renewal inspection on 6/25/25-6/30/25 it was noted there was one incident of more than 30 days between fire detection system testing: 5/9/25-6/11/25”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2025
3270.133(5) Original label
“During a renewal inspection on 6/25/25 Cert rep observed Destin(exp 7/2024 and 12/2024), and A&D(exp 5/2025) in the non mobile infants room and Aquaphor (exp 1/2025) in the purple cats room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2025
3270.133(7) Medication log
“During a renewal inspection on 6/25/25-6/30/25 the facility did not have a medication log for the administration of Child 3's Tylenol. It was reported the medication had been administered to the child while the child was in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“During a renewal inspection on 6/30/25 Cert observed Staff 7 did not wash a child's hands after changing the child's diaper.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During a renewal inspection on 6/30/25 Staff 4 and Staff 8 did not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid and CPR. Staff 4 completed the an acceptable training on 6/26/25, which is beyond their 90 days. Staff 8 had a First aid and CPR training dated 9/13/23 that was not a PQAs approved curriculum.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025
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FAQ
Yes. The Lightbridge Academy of Wyomissing Pa is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 28, 2026, with 15 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 51 rules across 8 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 51 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.
187, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 522-3800 to ask.
(610) 522-3800.
2205 Ridgewood Rd Suite 110, Reading, PA 19610. The nearest other daycare we list is Learning Ladder Academy, under 0.1 miles away.