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Lightbridge Academy Glenside

Glenside, PA · Montgomery County
361 Highland Ave, Glenside, PA 19038
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Subsidized Program
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Food Program
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State Rating
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📞 (215) 885-1800
361 Highland Ave
Glenside, PA 19038
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00258054
License Issued
Aug 13, 2026
Active Through
Aug 13, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 17

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LIGHTBRIDGE ACADEMY GLENSIDE is a Child Care Center in GLENSIDE PA. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-06-23 Renewal 3270.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(2)

Description: Date fee to be paid

Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The financial agreement form was reviewed and updated to include the specific date on which tuition payments are due. Language stating that all fees are to be paid by the 1st of each month has been added to all enrollment and financial agreements to ensure compliance with licensing requirements. All current agreements for children #1--10 have been corrected, and moving forward, every new enrollment packet will include the updated agreement form. Administrative staff have been informed of this requirement and will verify that payment due dates are clearly stated on all future agreements.
2026-06-23 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact form for child #8 was updated to include the enrolling parent's work address and telephone number, ensuring that all required information is complete and accurate.
2026-06-23 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact forms for children #4, #6, and #9 were reviewed and updated to include the addresses of all individuals designated by the parent as authorized pick-up persons. The required information has been obtained and added to each child's file.
2026-06-23 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)

Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

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

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member #1's personnel file was reviewed and found to be missing documentation of tuberculosis (TB) screening by the Mantoux method at the time of initial employment. The staff member has since resigned and is no longer employed at the center. If this individual were to return to employment in the future, a new complete adult health assessment, including TB screening by the Mantoux method, would be required prior to reinstatement.
2026-06-23 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 voluntarily resigned from employment and is no longer employed at the facility. Therefore, the individual will not return to a childcare position at this center. If Staff #1 seeks future employment with the facility, they will be required to obtain and submit the completed DHS-required FBI clearance and provide proof of current mandated reporter training completed prior to being considered for rehire or permitted to work with children. This correction was completed effective June 23, 2026.
2026-06-23 Renewal 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.74

Description: Emergency Numbers Posted

Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
he required emergency contact information, including the telephone numbers for the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance service, and poison control center, was immediately posted by the telephone in the Mobile Infant classroom on June 23, 2026.
2026-02-26 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Upon notification of the violation on February 26, 2026, classroom staff in the Khaki Kangaroos classroom immediately reviewed and confirmed the assigned group of children for each staff member to ensure all children were accounted for and assigned to a specific staff person. The two children who were not initially assigned were immediately assigned to a staff member. Staff were remined that each staff person must know the names and whereabouts of the children assigned to them at all times. The center director reviewed supervision and child assignment procedures with the staff members present in the classroom to reinforce the requirement that all children must be assigned to a specific staff person.
2026-02-26 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.133(5) - Original label Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(5)

Description: Original label

Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Upon notification of the violation on February 26, 2026, the EpiPen belonging to Child #1 in the Orange Giraffes classroom was immediately removed and returned to its original container with the manufacturer's and health professionals' instructions visible. Classroom staff were reminded that all medications must be stored in their original container with the manufacturers or health professional's instructions and label intact.
2026-02-26 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Upon notification of the violation on February 26, 2026, staff persons #1 and #5 were scheduled to complete the required health assessments. Staff person #7's medical assessment, which had exceeded the 24-month validity period, was updated with a current health assessment and documentation of freedom from communicable tuberculosis. Completed health assessments, including tuberculosis, skin tests or other medical documentation as required, have been placed in each staff member's personnel file in accordance with DHS regulations. Staff person #1 has been suspended and is no longer in direct care of children as of 2/26/2026.
2026-02-26 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)

Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: Observed 2/26/2026 Staff #4 TB test did not include the date the test was read.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Upon notification of the violation on February 26, 2026, staff person #4's TB test documentation was updated to include the date the test was read. The corrected documentation has been placed in the staff member's personnel file. Classroom and administrative staff were reminded that all health assessments, including TB tests, must include the date the test was administered and read, and all documentation must be complete and maintained in the personnel file.
2026-02-26 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(2)(iii)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Exp, educ., training at facility/Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iii)/3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Exp, educ., training at facility/Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Upon notification of the violation on February 25, 2026, staff persons #1, #2, #4 and #9 were contacted to provide verification of their education, training, and/or childcare experience. Documentation received included transcripts, diplomas, or letters signed by a representative to the education or training entity. The verified documents have been placed in each staff member's personnel file in accordance with DHS regulations. Staff files reviewed to ensure all required education and training verification is complete and on file. Staff person #1 has been suspended and is no longer in direct care of children as of 2/26/2026. Staff person #9 has been suspended and is no longer in direct care of children as of 2/26/2026.
2026-02-26 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Upon notification of the violation ion February 26, 2026, staff persons #1 and #4 were contacted to provide the required two written, non-family references attesting to their suitability to serve as facility staff. The references have been received and placed in the personnel files of each staff member. Staff person #1 has been suspended and is no longer in direct care of children as of 2/26/2026.
2026-02-26 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

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

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member #10 was provided training on the facility's emergency plan. Documentation of the training, including the date and staff signature, has been completed and placed in the employee's personal file. The Center Director conducted a review of all staff files to verify documentation of emergency plan training. Any missing documentation was immediately corrected by reviewing the emergency plan with staff and obtaining proper documentation.
2026-02-26 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) - Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), 3280.31(f) (1-10), or 3290.31(g) (1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 will have until (3/18/2026- 15 days from POC requested date) to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
SStaff person #1 has been scheduled to complete the required Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR training on March 9, 2026. Until the training is completed, staff person #1 will not be left alone with children and will be directly supervised by a staff member who has current Pediatric First aid and Pediatric CPR certification. Documentation of supervision has been communicated to the administrative team and classroom staff to ensure compliance. Upon completion of the required training, documentation of certification will be placed in staff person #1's personnel file. Staff person #1 has been suspended and is no longer in direct care of children as of 2/26/2026.
2026-02-26 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(f)/3270.31(g) - Health and Safety Training/Professional development certificate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.31(g)

Description: Health and Safety Training/Professional development certificate

Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), 3280.31(f) (1-10), or 3290.31(g) (1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 and 6 will have until 3/18/2026 (actual date- 15 days from POC requested date) to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 and 6 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #6 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 and #6 have been registered to complete the required Health and Safety training. Both staff members will complete the required training no later than March 18th, 2026, as directed. Until the required training has been completed, staff persons #1 and #6 will be directly supervised when interacting with children by a staff member who has completed the required Health and Safety training. Staff persons #1 and #6 will not be left alone with children until the training has been completed and documentation is placed in their personnel files. Upon completion of the training, certifications will be printed and placed in each staff member's personnel files. Staff person #1 has been suspended and is no longer in direct care of children as of 2/26/2026.

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