Lightbridge Academy Glenside
Lightbridge Academy Glenside is a certified child care center in Glenside, PA, with capacity for 179 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 14 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 69 violations, 16 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (20 of 69). 17 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #8 of 13 centers in Glenside and has more citations per inspection than 58% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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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).
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.
Observed 6/23/2026 staff #1 were missing a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Observed 2/26/2026 staff #10 file did not contain initial training regarding the emergency plan, nor it was documented.
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.
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.
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.
Observed 2/26/2026 Staff #4 TB test did not include the date the test was read.
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)
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)
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
Observed 7/2/2025 staff #1,5,6,7 and 8 were missing a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
Observed 6/17/2024 children files #1 did not contain an updated health report on file. Child # 1 last physical was 4/6/2022.
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.
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.
Observed 6/17/2024 child #2 file did not contain an initial health report.
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):
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.
Observed 6/17/2024 child #2 agreement form did not contain the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
Observed 6/17/2024 child #2 agreement form did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
Observed 6/17/2024 child #2 and 6 file did not contain the child's arrival and departure times on the agreement form.
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.
Observed 6/17/2024 child #1 and 2 files health insurance coverage and policy number were missing from the emergency contact form.
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.
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
Observed 6/17/2024 Staff #9 were missing 12 hours from their annual 12 hours of childcare training.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Observed 6/26/2023 in classroom #2 classroom cups were not labeled to identify which cup belong to which child.
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.
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.
Observed 6/26/2023 child #1,3 and 4 health insurance coverage and policy numbers were missing from emergency contact from.
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.
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.
Observed 6/26/2023 staff #1,3 and 10 was missing a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method results in their file.
Observed 6/26/2023 Staff # 6 &9 files and were missing their annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.
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.
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…
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.
Observed 9/15/2022 staff #3 file did not contain verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
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Common questions
Has Lightbridge Academy Glenside had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 16 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Jun 23, 2026 (background checks): “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…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Lightbridge Academy Glenside?
Pennsylvania lists 2 complaint investigations since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Lightbridge Academy Glenside’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4 (accredited), effective Jul 9, 2026. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.
How does Lightbridge Academy Glenside compare with other daycares in Glenside?
It is #8 of 13 centers in Glenside by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 58% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Lightbridge Academy Glenside last inspected?
Jun 23, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs Lightbridge Academy Glenside?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Summitt Group LLC.
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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.
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