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Lightbridge Academy Blue Bell

Blue Bell, PA · Montgomery County
1144 Dekalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422
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Quick Facts

Languages
English, American Sign Language, Korean, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (484) 820-2295
1144 Dekalb Pike
Blue Bell, PA 19422
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00226747
License Issued
Jul 24, 2024
Expired
Jul 24, 2025
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 17

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About the Provider

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Lightbridge Academy Blue Bell is a Child Care Center in Blue Bell PA. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-07-21 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: Fee agreement for child 1,2,3,4,5 and 6 did not specify the date of the child's admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will add the child date of admission on all fee agreements
2026-07-21 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: Emergency contact for child 3 was missing work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

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.)
Parent will add the missing information to their child's emergency contact.
2026-07-21 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact for child 3 did not specify the child's health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will ask parent to provide the child's information.
2026-07-21 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)

Description: Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: Physical for staff 1 was not dated. Physical for staff 3 was dated more than 12 months within hire date. Staff 3 hire date was 3-25-26 and physical was dated 9-19-24.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 1 will take physical to their physician so they can add the date of when the physical was completed. Staff 3 will obtain new physical and TB
2026-07-21 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: Staff 4 was missing 2 reference letters.

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.)
Staff will submit 2 reference letters
2026-07-21 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff 2 was missing out of state clearance for New York.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -2- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will request clearances for New York.
2026-07-21 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: Sun block spray was accessible in Yellow Ducks. A&D ointment was accessible in Blue Horses. Corrected on site.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Sunscreen and ointments were removed
2026-07-21 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: Chipped paint was observed in the bathroom in room 4.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will paint over the chipped paint in the batrhoom
2026-07-21 Renewal 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.95(b) - Every 60 days/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.95(b)

Description: Every 60 days/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: Last documented date for fire drill and fire alarm testing was 5-19-26.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will schedule a fire drill and the alarm will be tested
2025-09-04 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 contained a Pediatric first aid/ CPR training certificate which was not an approved training conducted by a PQAS Instructor.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will assist staffer #1 with scheduling the training to ensure the individual enrolls in an approved training which will be conducted a PQAS certified instructor. Staff member #2 will complete an approved Pediatric first aid/ CPR training course conducted by a PQAS instructor, as soon as possible. Staff member #2 will not work alone without another qualified staff member supervising, until staffer #2 has completed the required approved Pediatric first aid/ CPR training conducted by a certified PQAS instructor.
2025-07-29 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.135(d) - Diapering materials storage Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.135(d)

Description: Diapering materials storage

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, a staff member was observed placing a contaminated gloved hand, which touched the child's diaper area, into a container of diaper cream prior to applying.

Correction Required: Cloth and paper materials used as diapering aids shall be stored in a manner that prevents cross-contamination from a soiled diaper, contaminated hands or other changing materials.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff member was instructed that when using diaper cream, it should be dispensed onto a tissue to prior diapering a child to prevent cross contamination of the cream inside the container. The director will instruct all staff in safe and sanitary diapering practices. If using diaper cream, all staff will dispense it onto a tissue to prevent touching the container with a contaminated hand. Also, if gloves are used for diaper change, and diaper cream is needed, it is to be applied with a freshly gloved finger to prevent cross contamination.
2025-06-26 Renewal 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(5) - Written consent/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(5)

Description: Written consent/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form for child #2 and child #4 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility person.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will contact the child's parent to have them sign their signature on the emergency contact form giving consent for emergency medical care and administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. The director and staff will review all emergency contact forms to ensure written consent is documented with the parent's signature.
2025-06-26 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: At the time of inspection, the emergency contact forms for child #2, and child #4 were missing the addresses of the individual designated by parent to who the child may be released. Child #3's emergency contact form was missing the phone number of the individual designated by the parent to who the child may be released.

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 director will contact the parent of children listed to obtain the missing release persons information. The emergency contact forms for child #2, child #3, and child #4 will include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
2025-06-26 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: At the time of inspection, the health assessment observed in the file for staff member #2 did not contain the result of TB screening.

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 #2 will submit the results of initial tuberculosis screening completed recently or within the last 12 months, as soon as possible. The director will ensure that staff member #2 submits the results of TB screening, as soon as possible. The initial TB results submitted shall be dated within the 12 the last month and maintained in the staff member's file at the facility.
2025-06-26 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the financial agreement for child #1 and child #4 had not been updated or reviewed by the parents of the children in the last 6 months. The financial agreement for child #1 was last signed by the parent on 9/28/24. The financial agreement for child #4 was last signed by the parent on1/9/25.

Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will contact the parents of the children listed to have the children's parents review and/or update their financial agreement with date and signature.

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