The Lightbridge Academy of Wyomissing PA

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

During an unannounced inspection 9/22/25 Staff 3 had 1 reference in their staff file.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

During a renewal inspection on 6/25/25 Cert rep observed the daily schedule was not posted in the non-mobile infants room.

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.

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.

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

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.

During a renewal inspection on 6/25/25-6/30/25 Staff 5 and 11 had 0 references on file.