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The Lightbridge Academy Of Wyomissing Pa

Reading, PA · Berks County
2205 Ridgewood Rd, Reading, PA 19610
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Quick Facts

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

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Contact Information

📞 (610) 522-3800
2205 Ridgewood Rd
Reading, PA 19610
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00243615
License Issued
Aug 25, 2025
Expired
Aug 25, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 13

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The Lightbridge Academy Of Wyomissing Pa is a Child Care Center in Reading PA, with a maximum capacity of 187 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-05-28 Renewal 3270.101(a) - Age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.101(a)

Description: Age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 6/8/26 Cert rep observed "Picasso tiles," which are per the manufacturer recommended for ages 3 years and up, in the Purple Cats room. The children observed to be present in the Purple cats room were young toddlers.

Correction Required: Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Picasso tiles were immediately removed from the Purple Cats classroom, as they were not developmentally appropriate for the young toddler age group. All classroom materials and toys were reviewed to ensure they are appropriate for the ages and developmental needs of the children in care.
2026-05-28 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 6/8/26 Cert rep observed there was no thermometer in the refrigerator in the Non-Mobile Infants room.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A thermometer was immediately placed in the refrigerator in the Non-Mobile Infants classroom to ensure food temperatures can be properly monitored and maintained at or below 45°F.
2026-05-28 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection 5/28/26-6/8/26 Children 3 and 4 did not have a child service report that was provided the the parents of these children. Children 3 and 4 have been enrolled for more than 6 months. See LIS code sheet for date of admission. Child 2's most recent Child Service report that was completed and provided to the parents was dated 5/30/25 which is more than 6 months ago.

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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child Service Reports were completed and provided to the families of Children #3and #4. Child #2's Child Service Report was also reviewed and updated to ensure it was current and provided to the family.
2026-05-28 Renewal 3270.123(a)(4)/3270.124(b)(3) - Arrival/departure times/Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4)/3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Arrival/departure times/Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection 5/28/26-6/8/26 Child 1's fee agreement did not note the child's arrival and departure times. Children 2 and 5's emergency contact forms did not include the parents' work phone numbers. Child 5's emergency contact form also did not include the parents' work addresses.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. 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.)
The missing information was immediately updated for the identified children. Child #1's fee agreement was updated to include arrival and departure times. Emergency contact forms for Children #2 and #5 were updated to include parent work phone numbers, and Child #5's form was updated to include parent work addresses.
2026-05-28 Renewal 3270.131(a) - Health information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)

Description: Health information

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection 5/28/26-6/8/26 a review of children's files determined that Children 3 & 4 did not have an initial health report provided within 60 days of their date of admission. See LIS code sheet for dates of admission. Child 3's initial health assessment was dated 3/12/26, and Child 4's initial health assessment dated 10/24/25. It was reported that both Children 3 and 4 attended between their 60th day and the receipt of their initial health report.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Upon review of the children's files, Child #4's initial health report was located and confirmed to be on file. Child #3's initial health report was reviewed and added to the file. The administration team reviewed the enrollment process to ensure health reports are received and properly maintained within the required 60-day timeframe.
2026-05-28 Renewal 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 5/28/26-6/8/26 young toddler Child 2's most recent health report was dated 4/28/25, which is more than 6 months ago. See LIS code sheet for date of birth. Cert rep observed Child 2 to be present and receiving care on 5/28/26.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Updated health documentaon was requested from the family of Child #2. Immunizaon records were received on 6/26/2026; however, the documentation was not provided on the required state health form. The family was contacted to obtain the updated health report on the approved form.
2026-05-28 Renewal 3270.133(5) - Original label Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(5)

Description: Original label

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 6/8/26 Cert rep observed a child's Epi Pen with expiration date of 12/2025, to be present in the medication storage box in the Orange Giraffe Room.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The expired EpiPen was idenfied and removed from the medicaon storage box. A current EpiPen was provided by the family on 7/8/2026 and placed in the medication storage box according to the manufacturer's instructions.
2026-05-28 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection 5/28/26-6/8/26 Facility Person # 4, # 5, & # 6 had initial emergency plan training on 4/9/26, which is after 90 days from their respective dates of hire. See LIS code sheet for dates of hire. There was no documentation available for review that showed Facility Person # 4, # 5, & # 6 received emergency plan training within 90 days of their date of hire.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Emergency Plan training has been added to our new hire orientaon and is now reviewed with all employees on their first day of employment, before they begin working with children. Documentation of the training is completed and maintained in each employee's file. The Emergency Plan will also continue to be reviewed with all staff every six months and whenever updates are made.
2026-05-28 Renewal 3270.27(d)/3270.27(e) - Plan posted/Letter to parents Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(d)/3270.27(e)

Description: Plan posted/Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection 5/28/26-6/8/26 Cert rep observed on 5/28/26 the emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location accessible to the parents. Review of the emergency procedures letter to the parents determined that this letter did not include the information regarding the facility's accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions during an emergency.

Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location. The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency plan was posted in a conspicuous locaon at the front entrance on 5/28/2026. The parent emergency procedures leer was also updated to include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
2026-05-28 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 5/28/26-6/8/26 Staff person # 1 did not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 3/31/26 and updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training dated 4/29/26. Staff Person # 1 worked as staff between 4/1/26-4/29/26.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person #1 completed and renewed Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification on 4/29/2026. The administration team reviewed all staff certification expiration dates and updated the training tracker to ensure certification are renewed before they expire.
2026-05-28 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection 5/28/26-6/8/26 Staff person #6 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. This is evidenced by the Pediatric first aid and CPR training certificate on file dated 4/29/26. It was reported that Staff Person #6 worked as staff between their 90th day and 4/29/26.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person #6 was hired in December 2025 but did not complete all required employment paperwork and did not begin working with children until 2/17/2026. Pediatric First Aid and CPR training was completed within 90 days of the employee's official start date working with children.
2026-05-28 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 5/28/26-6/8/26 the following violations of the CPSL were noted: Facility Person # 2 has a NSOR clearance dated 5/27/26, which is after their first day with children. See LIS code sheet for first days with children. Facility Person # 5 did not have a Texas criminal records check or Texas child abuse clearance on file. Facility Person #5 was observed working as staff and providing care to children on 6/8/26, and reported having resided in Texas in the past 60 months.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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. TIERED LIS: 1. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (related to protective Services. Facility Person #5 may not work in a child care position or have direct contact with children at the facility until such time as all of the required out of state clearances for Facility Person #5 are on file at the facility. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must create a checklist for staff and facility persons files that addresses all necessary staff and facility persons file paperwork and time frames for renewals of paperwork as appropriate. The staff and facility persons file paperwork that must be addressed in this checklist includes but is not limited to PA clearances, Out of State clearances and trainings as required by the CPSL and all documents required for staff and facility persons to be hired. The checklist must be submitted to the Regional Office for approval. Once approved this checklist shall be used by the person responsible for hiring and maintaining facility persons records. The provider shall provide a date for when this portion of the plan shall be completed.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will comply with the CPSL. Facility Person #5 was immediately removed from the schedule until all required out-of-state clearances are received and on file. Although the employee had Pennsylvania clearances, it was later identified that they had resided in Texas as a minor within the previous 60 months, requiring additional documentation. Facility Person #2's file was also reviewed, and the administration team will ensure that all required clearances (not just the NSOR application) are received before an employee begins working with children. Correction date 6/8/26 A new hiring checklist and onboarding timeline has been created to ensure all required clearances, training, and employment documentation are completed and verified before employees begin working with children. The checklist will be submitted to the Regional Office for approval and implemented upon approval. Correction date 7/31/26
2026-05-28 Renewal 3270.36(b)(3)/3270.36(b)(5) - HS/GED, 15 credits + 1 yr/HS/GED + 2 yrs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(3)/3270.36(b)(5)

Description: HS/GED, 15 credits + 1 yr/HS/GED + 2 yrs

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection 5/28/26-6/8/26 Staff 3, 6, 7, 8, & 9 were reported to be working as AGS, however they did not have verification they meet the qualifications of a AGS in their respective files. Staff 3 had a high school diploma and 2010 hours of verified child care experience in their file. Staff 6 had a high school diploma and 816 hours of verified child care experience in their file. Staff 7 had an associates degree which included 15 credits in human services field and 0 hours of verified child care experience in their file. Staff 8 had a high school diploma and 0 hours of verified child care experience in their file. Staff 9 had a high school diploma and 0 hours of verified child care experience in their file.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate, 15 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children. An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The personnel files were updated to include verified child care experience for the following staff: Staff #3: Verified an additional 1,040 hours of child care experience through a reference. Staff #7: Verified 1,440 hours of child care experience through references. Staff #8: Verified 3,136 hours of child care experience through references. Staff #9: Verified 2,560 hours of child care experience through references. Staff #6 is no longer employed by the facility. As part of our new hiring framework, all employment references will include verification of child care experience and total hours worked before an employee is assigned to an Assistant Group Supervisor position.
2026-05-28 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 6/8/26 Cert rep observed baking soda and shaving cream on an accesible counter in the Yellow Ducks room. Both of these items 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The baking soda and shaving cream were immediately removed from the accessible counter in the Yellow Ducks classroom and placed in the locked supply closet. Staff were reminded that all cleaning materials and items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be stored in a locked cabinet or secured location when not in immediate use.
2026-05-28 Renewal 3270.76/3270.103 - Building Surfaces/Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76/3270.103

Description: Building Surfaces/Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 6/8/26 Cert rep observed lose cords from wall mounted TVs (pulling hazards) in the Multipurpose Room and Brown Bears. Cert rep also observed on 6/8/26 a long table (measured over 5 foot long) in the Multipurpose room bathroom set up on the short side, which created a tipping hazard.Cert rep observed toy animals, toy bugs, counting bears, and blocks which all measured less than one inch in diameter in the Blue horses room. Staff reported that a child present in that room on 6/8/26 was know to still be putting objects in their mouth.

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. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The loose cords from the wall-mounted TVs in the Multipurpose Room and Brown Bears classroom were immediately secured to remove the pulling hazard. The long table in the Multipurpose Room bathroom was repositioned to eliminate the tipping hazard. Small toys and objects measuring less than one inch in diameter were removed from the Blue Horses classroom due to a child in care still mouthing objects.

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