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Lightbridge Academy Glenside

361 Highland Ave, Glenside, PA 19038 · Montgomery County
3 core-safety citations in last 12 months 2 complaint investigations found violations Keystone STAR 4 (accredited)

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.

Inspection record

More citations than 58% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#8 of 13 centers in Glenside
16 Core-safety citations
53 Other citations
14 Inspections
2 Complaint investigations that found violations
69 citations from 16 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 17 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 23, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jun 23, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Feb 26, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jul 2, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jun 17, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Sep 28, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation found Sep 28, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jul 27, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jun 26, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Oct 24, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Sep 15, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Sep 15, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Jul 20, 2022 · Inspection · no citation Jul 20, 2022 · Inspection · no citation Jun 22, 2022 · Inspection · no citation May 25, 2022 · Inspection · no citation Mar 2, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 20
Health & medication 19
Supervision 10
Training & qualifications 6
Background checks 4
Building & playground safety 4
Food & feeding 3
Staff ratios 2
Emergency preparedness 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Jun 23, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 7, 2026): “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…”
Citation Jun 23, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Emergency Numbers Posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.74
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 7, 2026): “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.”
Citation Jun 23, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
Observed 6/23/2026 staff #1 were missing a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 1, 2026): “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…”
Citation Jun 23, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Date fee to be paid 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(2)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 1, 2026): “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.…”
Citation Jun 23, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 1, 2026): “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.”
Citation Jun 23, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 1, 2026): “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.”
Core safety Feb 26, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 17, 2026): “Immediately upon notification of the violation on February 26, 2026, staff persons #1, #2, #3, and #8 were removed from child-care duties until all required clearances are obtained and verified. Staff person #1 has submitted requests for the required FBI clearance and PA State police criminal…”
Core safety Feb 26, 2026 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 17, 2026): “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…”
Citation Feb 26, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
Observed 2/26/2026 staff #10 file did not contain initial training regarding the emergency plan, nor it was documented.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 13, 2026): “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…”
Citation Feb 26, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 17, 2026): “Upon notification of the violation on February 26, 2026, the baby wipes observed in the Purple Cats, Khaki Kangaroos, and Orange Giraffes classrooms were immediately, removed from areas accessible to children and placed in a locked cabinet or in a location that is not accessible to children at all…”
Citation Feb 26, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Original label 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 17, 2026): “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…”
Citation Feb 26, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 17, 2026): “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…”
Citation Feb 26, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
Observed 2/26/2026 Staff #4 TB test did not include the date the test was read.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 13, 2026): “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…”
Citation Feb 26, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)
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)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 17, 2026): “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…”
Citation Feb 26, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Professional development certificate 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.31(g)
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)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 17, 2026): “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…”
Citation Feb 26, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training at facility/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iii)/3270.192(2)(iv)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 17, 2026): “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…”
Citation Feb 26, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 17, 2026): “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…”
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Core safety Jul 2, 2025 Inspection Staff ratios
Similar Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.51/3270.113(a)(1)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 17, 2025): “Staff #9, 10, and 11 will be assigned a training about primary care groups on the LOLC. Administration will also go around at different times of the day and ask teachers how many they have in their classroom and how many are in their primary care group.”
Citation Jul 2, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Original container 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(1)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 17, 2025): “Administration will reach out to Child #1's parents for an updated prescription. Until the time that the parent provides us with an updated prescription, medication will be taken out of the classroom. Moving forward, prescriptions will only be accepted in original packaging with doctor's…”
Citation Jul 2, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 16, 2025): “Staff #2 will be required to go for an updated health assessment no later than 7/10/25. Staff #7, and #8 will be required to go for their TB test by 7/7/25. Staff #4 is required to provide their health assessment on the appropriate 3270.151 form. All health assessments will be due back to…”
Citation Jul 2, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
Observed 7/2/2025 staff #1,5,6,7 and 8 were missing a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 16, 2025): “Staff #1 and #5 will need to go back to their doctor's and have them date the TB reading. Staff #7 and #8 will be required to go for their TB test by 7/7/25 and health assessments will be due back to administration no later than 7/15/25. Staff #6 had initial TB test from 2022 that will be sent for…”
Citation Jul 2, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 31, 2025): “Staff #3 will have their diploma translated and verified no later than 7/25/25.”
Core safety Jun 17, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 18, 2024): “Staff #4 will submit for out of state clearances from Texas no later than 6/25/24. Will provide proof of mandated reporter training completion no later than 6/21/24. Staff #6 will submit for out of state clearances from Minnesota no later than 6/25/24. Staff member will be permitted to do…”
Core safety Jun 17, 2024 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 18, 2024): “Provide staff #11, 12, 7, 8, 15 with primary care cards for missing children. Primary caregiver lists will also be posted in the classroom and reviewed each morning. We will assign staff #11, 12, 7, 8, 15 a training on primary care giving to be completed no later than 6/26/24. Staff will be quizzed…”
Citation Jun 17, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items/On excursions 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)/3270.75(d)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 18, 2024): “Refresh and restore first aid kits with missing items.”
Citation Jun 17, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Infant: updated health report every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 18, 2024): “Admin team will call parent of child #4 to provide updated health report. We will discuss the need for documentation and let family know that we need the update in the next 30 days”
Citation Jun 17, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
Observed 6/17/2024 children files #1 did not contain an updated health report on file. Child # 1 last physical was 4/6/2022.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 18, 2024): “Admin team will call parent of child #1 to provide updated health report. We will discuss the need for documentation and let family know that we need the update in the next 30 days.”
Citation Jun 17, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 18, 2024): “Staff #3, 5, 6, 7, 10 will have until 6/21/24 to schedule a health appointment and until 6/28/24 to provide the completed health form to us. Any staff member who fails to provide a completed health form to us by 6/28/24 will not be in direct supervision of a child until this has been completed.”
Citation Jun 17, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(b)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 18, 2024): “Staff #4 will have until 6/21/24 to obtain the NP's signature on the original health assessment form or receive a new health assessment. Staff will not be in direct supervision of a child until this has been completed.”
Citation Jun 17, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
Observed 6/17/2024 child #2 file did not contain an initial health report.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 18, 2024): “Admin team will call parent of child #2 to provide updated health report. Child will not be permitted to return until health assessment has been received. We will discuss the need for documentation and let family know that we need the update in the next 30 days”
Citation Jun 17, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)
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):
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 18, 2024): “Schedule a CPR class for 6/20/24 that is mandatory for Staff person #2, 3, and 8. Staff will not be in direct supervision of a child until this has been completed.”
Citation Jun 17, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Professional development certificate 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.31(g)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 18, 2024): “We will re-assign training to staff person #3, 6, and 10. Staff person #3, 6, and 10 may not return until this mandatory training has been completed.”
Citation Jun 17, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Amount of fee 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(1)
Observed 6/17/2024 child #2 agreement form did not contain the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 18, 2024): “Financial agreement will be reviewed and filled out in completion and reviewed by child #2's parent.”
Citation Jun 17, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Date fee to be paid 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(2)
Observed 6/17/2024 child #2 agreement form did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 18, 2024): “Financial agreement will be reviewed and filled out in completion and reviewed by child #2's parent.”
Citation Jun 17, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)
Observed 6/17/2024 child #2 and 6 file did not contain the child's arrival and departure times on the agreement form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 18, 2024): “Financial agreement will be reviewed and filled out in completion and reviewed by families of child #2 and 6.”
Citation Jun 17, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 18, 2024): “Financial agreement will be reviewed and filled out in completion and reviewed by families of child #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6.”
Citation Jun 17, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
Observed 6/17/2024 child #1 and 2 files health insurance coverage and policy number were missing from the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 18, 2024): “Administration team member will call and let parent know we have paperwork. Will stop parent of child #1 and #2 during drop off to add health insurance information on the emergency contact form.”
Citation Jun 17, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 18, 2024): “Staff #6 will have until 6/21/24 to provide a copy of their diploma or high school transcript. Staff will not be in direct supervision of a child until this has been completed.”
Citation Jun 17, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
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
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 18, 2024): “Staff #1 and 6 have until 6/28/24 to provide reference letters for their file.”
Citation Jun 17, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
Observed 6/17/2024 Staff #9 were missing 12 hours from their annual 12 hours of childcare training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 18, 2024): “Assign missing training to Staff #9. Trainings are to be completed by 6/26/24. Staff will not be in direct supervision of a child until this has been completed.”
Core safety Sep 28, 2023 Complaint investigation Staff ratios
Similar Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises 55 Pa. Code §3270.51/3270.113(a)(2)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 7, 2023): “Office administration handed out new morning routine guidelines to all staff that explain where to be and when administration also adjusted the working hours of a few staff administration hired a new staff member and assigned hours to help in the morning. Each classroom tracked children and…”
Core safety Sep 28, 2023 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 16, 2023): “Administration spoke to the father of the child and reminded them about our policy to drop off their oldest child first. Administration told the father he could not leave his child in the hallway while dropping off younger child.”
Core safety Jul 27, 2023 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 10, 2023): “Administration will ask staff 1, 2, and 3 to name primary care children every day until they have 5 days without mistakes.”
Citation Jul 27, 2023 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 10, 2023): “Administration will instruct teachers to keep the thermometer in the back of the refrigerator to ensure accurate readings.”
Core safety Jun 26, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 24, 2023): “Staff members 1,2 and 3 requested a second copy of their NSOR or FBI background checks. Administration will send copies of these clearances.”
Core safety Jun 26, 2023 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 26, 2023): “Administration will provide staff person 5 with in-classroom training on proper bathroom supervision.”
Core safety Jun 26, 2023 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 10, 2023): “Administration will ask teachers daily to name their caregiver group. We will do this until able to do so correctly for 5 days.”
Citation Jun 26, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 26, 2023): “Administration will place water bottles in the go bags for rooms 2 and 4 as well as the infant room.”
Citation Jun 26, 2023 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 10, 2023): “Administration will replace thermometers in all rooms.”
Citation Jun 26, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 27, 2023): “Administration will ask parents of children 3 and 5 for updated health forms. Child #8 no longer attends facility.”
Citation Jun 26, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 27, 2023): “Administration will have parents of children #6 and 7 get health forms signed.”
Citation Jun 26, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 24, 2023): “Staff person #2 and 6 got new physicals completed, administration will send new copies.”
Citation Jun 26, 2023 Inspection Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
Observed 6/26/2023 in classroom #2 classroom cups were not labeled to identify which cup belong to which child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 26, 2023): “Teachers will check that everything is labeled as children the classroom.”
Citation Jun 26, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial health report for young toddler no more than 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.131(a)(2)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 27, 2023): “Administration will have parents of child 4 submit recent health assessment.”
Citation Jun 26, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 27, 2023): “Administration updated paperwork for child # 7 & 8.”
Citation Jun 26, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
Observed 6/26/2023 child #1,3 and 4 health insurance coverage and policy numbers were missing from emergency contact from.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 27, 2023): “Administration will ask parents of children 1,3 and 4 to finish their emergency contact forms.”
Citation Jun 26, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 27, 2023): “Administration will have parents of children 1, 2, and 3 complete the address section of their contact forms.”
Citation Jun 26, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 27, 2023): “Administration will have parents of child 7 update or review emergency contact form. Child #8 no longer attends center.”
Citation Jun 26, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(3)
Observed 6/26/2023 staff #1,3 and 10 was missing a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method results in their file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 27, 2023): “Administration will have staff members takes their forms to be updated.”
Citation Jun 26, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
Observed 6/26/2023 Staff # 6 &9 files and were missing their annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 24, 2023): “Administration will send copies of proof of professional development conducted at monthly staff meetings.”
Citation Oct 24, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 10, 2022): “Staff #1 has a doctor appointment on 11/9/2022 and will not work in the classroom with children until health assessment is completed. Once completed will send via email.”
Core safety Sep 15, 2022 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
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…
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 24, 2022): “A member of administration will ask each teacher who they are responsible for daily and keep record of answers. Teachers must show cards and keep them on their person while in the classroom when asked where their group is. Teachers will point to each child. Administration will keep record for four…”
Core safety Sep 15, 2022 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 1, 2022): “Staff person#1 will be observed and retrained on naptime procedures. Staff person #1 will retake online training about naptime procedures.”
Citation Sep 15, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
Observed 9/15/2022 staff #3 file did not contain verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 5, 2022): “Staff person #3 will fill out verification of employment and administration will verify.”
Core safety Mar 2, 2022 Complaint investigation Supervision
Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2022): “A PLAN WAS PUT IN PLACE TO MONITOR AND HELP WITH TRANISITIONS. THE STAFF HAVE COMPLETED THE PAN AND CORRECTLY USE NAME TO FACE COUNTS AND TRANSITION STRATEGIES.”
Core safety Mar 2, 2022 Complaint investigation Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2022): “ALL STAFF WILL BE REQUIRED TO WEAR PRIMARY CAREGIVER CARD NAME TAGS AT ALL TIMES. ALL STAFF WILL POST A LIST OF THEIR PRIMARY CARE GROUP IN THE CLASSROOM.”
Citation Mar 2, 2022 Complaint investigation Health & medication
Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child 55 Pa. Code §3270.20(a)(1)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 20, 2022): “ADMINISTRATION WILL NOTIFY DHS/OCDEL IF AN APPLICABLE INCIDENT OCCURS. FACILITY WILL NOTIFY DHS/OCDEL WITHIN 24 HOURS OF THE INCIDENT. STAFF WILL CONTINUE TO FILL OUT PROPER ACCIDENT AND INCIDENT FORMS TO GO ALONG WITH INCIDENT.”
Citation Mar 2, 2022 Complaint investigation Health & medication
Child's hands washed 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 20, 2022): “STAFF TEACHERS WILL BE RETRAINED ON PROPER DIAPERING PROCEDURES. ADMINISTRATION WILL OBSERVE STAFF MEMBERS CHANGING A DIAPER FROM START TO FINISH TO ENSURE PROPER DIAPERING PROCEDURES ARE FOLLOWED.”
Citation Mar 2, 2022 Complaint investigation Records & paperwork
Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(7)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 20, 2022): “INCIDENT AND ACCIDENT REPORTS WILL BE COMPLETED FOR ANY ACCIDENT INJURY OR ILLNESS. THIS INCLUDES A LOST CHILD. REPORTS WILL BE GIVEN TO THE CHILD'S PARENT, KEPT IN BINDER, AND IN THE CHILD'S FILE. REPORTS WILL ALSO BE SENT TO DHS/OCDEL WHEN NECESSARY.”

“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

Violation found Sep 28, 2023 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Mar 2, 2022 Complaint investigation
5 violations cited, listed under Citations.

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.

About this center

Capacity 179 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Aug 13, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4 (accredited)
since Jul 9, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Summitt Group LLC
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00258054
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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.

Certified centers nearby

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.

To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.

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