Lightbridge Academy Of Allentown

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection was conducted at the facility on 5/19/26, at the time of the inspection the facility's fire drill and detection log was reviewed and the last documented fire drill was conducted on March 2, 2026.

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.

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection was conducted at the facility on 5/19/26, at the time of the inspection the facility's fire drill and detection log was reviewed and the last documented fire detection system test was conducted on March 2, 2026.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. Child care facilities in a commercial space (center and group) must manually test its alarm at least once every 30 days and shall maintain a written record of testing with the facility's fire drill logs in accordance with 62 P.S. § 1016(c)(1).

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on January 6, 2026, at the time of inspection two plastic toys in the outdoor play space were observed to be broken with sharp edges.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on January 6, 2026, at the time of inspection two sensory bottles in the Purple Cats room had small objects in them that were accessible to the toddlers in this room.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on January 6, 2026, at the time of inspection the refrigerators in the Blue Horses and Purple Cats rooms had spills in them that were not cleaned.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on January 6, 2026, at the time of inspection a review of staff files was conducted and found that Staff #1 was hired provisionally and did not have the most recent disclosure statement on file as is required and did not obtain a National Sex Offender Registry verification until 10/29/25 and was working in direct care with children since hire (See LIS Code Sheet for DOH). Staff #2 did not have the most recent disclosure statement on file as is required. Staff #3 did not have the most recent disclosure statement on file as is required. Staff #4 was hired provisionally and did not have the most recent disclosure statement on file as is required and did not have an NSOR on file until 7/3/25 and was working in direct care with children since hire. (See LIS Code Sheet for DOH). Staff #5 did not have the most recent disclosure statement on file as is required. (See LIS Code Sheet for DOH). Staff #6 did not have the most recent disclosure statement on file as is required. (See LIS Code Sheet for DOH).

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). The CPSL was revised to include a requirement that all clearances be updated and on file at least every 60 months. As of 2/1/25 If staff are going to be hired under the 45-day provisional hire basis, the following conditions must be met; facility received the results of the applicant's PA Child Abuse History Clearance, NSOR Clearance, completed out-of-state clearances (if applicable), a signed disclosure statement, prior to employment and have received the result of the applicant's Pennsylvania State Police OR the FBI finger-print results prior to employment. Proof of submission must be on file for either the FBI or PA State Police Clearance. The employer, administrator, supervisor or other person responsible for employment decisions has no knowledge of information pertaining to the applicant which would disqualify him from employment based on CPSL. TIERED LIS: 1. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). The correction date for this portion of the plan must be immediate. 2.) The operator shall develop a written plan/policy to ensure compliance with the CPSL and Chapter 3490 provisional hiring requirements. The plan must be approved by OCDEL and provider will provide a date by which this will be completed. 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.

Regulation: 3270.75(d)

Description: On excursions

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on January 6, 2026, at the time of inspection the excursion/emergency first aid kits in the Orange Giraffes and Yellow Ducks rooms did not contain bottles of water.

Correction Required: One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at §3270.75(c).

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: Child #1's, a preschool aged child, most recent health assessment on file was dated 8/4/2023.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

Regulation: 3270.133(5)

Description: Original label

Noncompliance Area: In the Yellow Ducks room, an epi pen had an expiration date of November 2024 and a bottle of Children's Zyrtec had an expiration date of November 2024.

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

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Staff Person #1 resided in Massachusetts within the previous five years and did not have clearances from Massachusetts or proof that clearances have been requested. See code sheet for date of hire.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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.

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: In the Khaki Kangaroos room, the lock on the changing table was broken and diaper rash creams were accessible to the children.

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

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: In the Green Frogs room, a plastic door stopper on the wall was cracked.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the mobile infants room that there was not 2 feet on each side of the cots.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: Child #2, #3 and #4 did not have an updated child service report within 6 months.

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: Child #1's emergency contact sheet did not contain the health insurance/ medical assistance policy number.

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.

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have a continuity of operations plan in their emergency plan.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 had a health assessment dated in their file for 12/27/21 and 1/15/24, indicating that a health assessment was not done within 24 months.

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.

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: Child #2 and #3's financial agreement was not reviewed within 6 months.

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.

Regulation: 3270.20(e)

Description: Copies of reports in file at facility

Noncompliance Area: The facility did not keep incident reports in a master file at the facility.

Correction Required: Copies of reports of injury, death or fire shall be kept in a file at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff #2 has not completed the pediatric first aid/CPR training from an approved PQAS instructor within 90 days of their date of hire (see staff dates of hire on code sheet.) Staff #2 also completed health and safety training on 1/9/24, which indicates that it was completed past 90 days. Staff #3 completed first aid/CPR on 1/15/24 which indicates it was completed over 90 days.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. . Staff person #2 will have until March 14, 2024 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 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.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff #3 completed mandated reporter training on 1/4/24, which indicates it was completed over 90 days past the staff's hired date.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the first aid kit of the Teal Turtles classroom did not contain tweezers. It was also observed that the first aid kit in the Purple Cats classroom did not contain tape, soap, or band aids.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: Fire alarm testing log was reviewed and indicated that the facility did not test the alarm within 30 days. Dates of testing were as follows: 4/5/23, 5/12/23, 6/14/23, 8/14/23, 9/14/23, 11/10/23, 12/12/23.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation on 3/27/23, it was verified that on 3/21/23 during the transition from the playground to inside the classroom, child # 1 left the group and was in the hall unsupervised

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. The legal entity must submit documentation of the facility's supervision policy for approval. Upon DHS approval, all current staff will review the policy and sign off on it. Verification of this will be send to the certification representative upon completion. 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.

Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation on 3/27/23, it was verified that on 3/21/23 during the transition from the playground to inside the classroom, child # 1 left the group and was in the hall unsupervised

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The two hours of supervision training will not count towards the required 12 hours of annual childcare training. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. 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.

Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation on 3/27/23, it was verified that on 3/21/23 during the transition from the playground to inside the classroom, child # 1 left the group and was in the hall unsupervised

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. 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.

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: There are plastic bags stored in an unlocked cabinet accessible to the children in the mobile infant room.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Regulation: 3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(1)

Description: ACIP recommended immunization record /Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: The vaccine record for child # 1, an infant, is missing the recommended 6-month vaccines as per the ACIP. The vaccine record for child # 2, an infant, is missing the recommended 4-month vaccines as per the ACIP.

Correction Required: The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Regulation: 3270.133(4)

Description: Locked

Noncompliance Area: The lock on the cabinet below the changing table in the orange giraffe classroom was broken making the diaper cream stored in it accessible to the children.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: Staff person # 5 was hired as an aide, there is no proof of education on file.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: There is only one written non-family reference on file for staff person # 9. There are no written non-family references on file for staff persons # 2 and 3.

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.

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff persons # 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, and 13 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire. Staff # 4, 6, 7, 10, and 11 - Get Started with Center Based Care. Staff # 8, 10, 11, 12, and 13 - Pediatric CPR/First Aid.

Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-10), within 90 days of hire. Staff persons # 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12 and 13 will have until 2/15/23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff persons #4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, and 13 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff persons #4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, and 13, staff persons # 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, and 13 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff persons # 4, 6, and 7 have not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Staff persons #4, 6, and 7 will have until 2/15/23 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff persons # 4, 6,and 7 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff persons #4, 6, and 7, staff persons #4, 6, and 7 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: There is not a valid state police clearance on file for staff person # 1.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: There is a bottle of bleach stored in an unlocked cabinet accesible to the children in the green frog classroom.

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

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: There is a hole in the wall of the green frog classroom.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Regulation: 3270.14

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations

Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced inspection, cert rep observed staff persons # 6 and 7 working alone together in a classroom. Neither staff person had proof of the completed required health and safety topics and were not under the supervision of at a minimum, an assistant group supervisor.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation.

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)

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

Noncompliance Area: Staff persons # 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 have been employed more than 90 days and do not have valid pediatric first aid and CPR training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: In the infant room, inspector observed a child inside of a crib that did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides of the crib. Provider made 2 feet of space on 3 sides immediately.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal, inside the refrigerator in the mobile infant room, inspector observed a thermometer that was 50° F.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)

Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: The following children's fee agreement did not have a date of admission documented - child 1 and child 2

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3)/3270.135(b)

Description: Disposable diapers/Surfaces cleaned

Noncompliance Area: In the purple cats room, inspector observed a diaper changing pad that cannot be properly sanitized due to several tears in the pad. In the purple cats room and the blue horses room, inspector observed a broken hands-free covered can that is used for diaper changes.

Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: Emergency plan does not provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: In the khaki kangaroo room, inspector observed toxics (bin of diaper creams) in an unlocked cabinet located below the changing table accessible to children. Diaper creams are labeled "keep out of reach of children".

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

Regulation: 3270.74

Description: Emergency Numbers Posted

Noncompliance Area: In the purple cats room, the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center was not posted. Provider added emergency numbers immediately.

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.

Regulation: 3270.81

Description: Glass

Noncompliance Area: On 3.9.22 a complaint investigation was conducted. Inspector observed all rooms located in the front of the building have glass windows that start at the floor and go up. All windows in these rooms do not have a visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass.

Correction Required: A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space.

Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: A self-report for lack of supervision on 9.30.21 was investigated and staff 1 left child 1 in the classroom alone. Staff 1 reports that a name to face was completed. Staff 2 returned to the building to get a jacket and saw child 2 alone in the infant room. . Both children 1 and 2 were not in with their class and were inside when the entire classroom was outside. Staff 1 was terminated. On 11.17.21 a supervision and ratio inspection was conducted. Staff in the brown bear room and blue horse room did not have sight of all children in their groups. Although the bathroom is located in the same classroom that the children are in, children go into the bathroom without staff's knowledge causing staff to not know the child's where about.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. 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.