Lightbridge Academy Of Doylestown

3270.103 · 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.

During complaint investigation on April 16, 2026, it was confirmed that some pre-filled eggs potentially provided to older toddlers during an Easter egg hunt contained necklaces with a detached metal charm less than 1 inch in diameter.

Corrected by Apr 16, 2026

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3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · 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. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

During Renewal Inspection on February 4, 2026, the record of staff #1 contained a Child Abuse clearance for volunteer purposes.

Corrected by Feb 4, 2026

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3270.66(d) · Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.

During Renewal Inspection on February 4, 2026, certification representative observed a Fiddle Leaf Fig plant in the Blue Horses room, which is toxic to children if ingested.

Corrected by Feb 4, 2026

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3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

During Renewal Inspection on February 4, 2026, certification representative observed chipped paint in the Grey Elephant and Purple cats rooms.

Corrected by Feb 9, 2026

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3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

During Renewal Inspection on February 4, 2026, the records of children #1, and 2 did not contain a health assessment within 12 months of previous health assessment. The health assessment of child #3 did not include a date.

Corrected by Feb 24, 2026

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3270.131(d)(7) · A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

During Renewal Inspection on February 4, 2026, the health assessment of child #4 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Corrected by Feb 24, 2026

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3270.14/3270.21 · 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.

During unannounced inspection on December 5, 2025, certification representative observed staff #1 working alone with 5 young toddlers in the Grey Elephant room. Upon file review, the record of staff #1 contain a Mandated Reporter training which was more than 60 months old (dated 11-12-19).

Corrected by Dec 9, 2025

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3270.70(a) · The indoor temperature shall be at least 65° F.

During unannounced inspection on December 5, 2025, the temperature in the Brown Bears room measured at 61°F.

Corrected by Dec 9, 2025

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3270.113(a) · 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.

During unannounced inspection on August 6, 2025, it was confirmed that a child was left outside unsupervised on July 29, 2025 (provider self-reported to OCDEL on 7-29-25).

Corrected by Jul 29, 2025

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3270.113(a) · 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.

During complaint investigation on April 16, 2025, it was reported that a staff persons child was left unattended in a classroom on the previous evening, April 15, 2025.

Corrected by Apr 16, 2025

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3270.113(e) · A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.

During complaint investigation on March 20, 2025, it was confirmed that staff #1 used her legs to physically restrict a child's movement.

Corrected by Mar 21, 2025

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3270.113(a) · 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. This portion of the plan must have an immediate correction date. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. Certification representative will submit a training referral to the Regional key. Operator must provide a date in which this training will be completed. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. Regional office will provide supervision and ratio checklists. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by maintaining copies of the documentation for review by cert rep at the time of unannounced monthly monitoring visi for a period of three months.

During complaint investigation on March 20, 2025, it was confirmed during staff interviews and child interviews that child #1 was left outside on the playground.

Corrected by Jul 14, 2025

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3270.113(a)(1) · 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.

During complaint investigation on March 20, 2025, Staff #1 and #2 named a total of 16 children when 17 total children were observed in the group.

Corrected by Mar 21, 2025

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3270.20(a)(1) · The operator shall immediately notify a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment.

During complaint investigation on March 6, 2025, it was determined that the facility did not provide sufficient notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours of a child in care receiving emergency treatment.

Corrected by Mar 7, 2025

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3270.113(a) · 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.

As a result of investigation started on March 6, 2025, OCDEL was notified by Bucks County Children and Youth on May 1, 2025 that staff #1 was indicated in a child abuse investigation pertaining to a child in care at the facility on March 3, 2025. Staff were unable to identify the cause of the injury to the child.

Corrected by Mar 7, 2025

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3270.31(e)(4)(i) · 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.

During renewal inspection on October 23, 2024, the record of staff #1 and 2 contained a first-aid and CPR trainings that were not DHS approved curriculum, and were not indicative of being conducted by a PQAS certified trainer.

Corrected by Nov 19, 2024

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3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · 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. Facility Person #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

During renewal inspection on October 23, 2024, the record of staff #3 did not contain a PA State Police clearance as required under the CPSL.

Corrected by Oct 30, 2024

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3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

During renewal inspection on October 23, 2024, certification representative observed chipped paint in the yellow ducks and brown bears rooms.

Corrected by Nov 6, 2024

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3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

During renewal inspection on October 23, 2024, the agreements of children #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Corrected by Oct 31, 2024

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3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

During renewal inspection on October 23, 2024, the agreements of children #2, 4, and 5 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected by Oct 31, 2024

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3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) · 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.

During renewal inspection on October 23, 2024, the agreements of children #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not specify the date of the child's admission.

Corrected by Oct 31, 2024

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3270.124(b)(1) · Emergency contact information must include the name and birth date of the child.

During renewal inspection on October 23, 2024, the emergency contact information for child #2 did not include the name and date of birth of the child.

Corrected by Oct 31, 2024

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3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

During renewal inspection on October 23, 2024, the emergency contact information of child #1 did not include the health insurance policy number, and the emergency contact information of child #2 did not contain health insurance coverage information or policy number.

Corrected by Oct 31, 2024

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3270.124(b)(7) · 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.

During renewal inspection on October 23, 2024, the emergency contact information of children #2 and #5 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected by Oct 31, 2024

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3270.181(d) · Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record.

During renewal inspection on October 23, 2024, the emergency contact information of child #4 did not contain a signature or date, and the financial agreements of children #4, 6 and 7 did not contain a date of signature.

Corrected by Oct 31, 2024

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3270.14/3270.21 · 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.

During allocated unannounced inspection on August 22, 2024, staff #1, 2, 6, 7, were observed working alone without having completed all pre-service trainings, and staff #3 and 9 were observed working in room 7 while neither one have completed the pre-service training requirements.

Corrected by Sep 13, 2024

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3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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 Persons #3, 4, 7, and 9 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

During allocated unannounced inspection on August 22, 2024, the record of staff #3 did not contain receipts or results for the PA State Police clearance, DHS FBI clearance, or the Child abuse clearance. The record of staff #4 did not contain the DHS FBI clearance or NSOR verification. The record of staff #7 did not contain receipts or results of the DHS FBI clearance, of the NSOR verification, and the record of staff #9 did not contain a receipt or results for the DHS FBI clearance. Staff #4 and #5 were working in a room together, neither staff having complete clearances and staff #3 and 9 were working together, neither with complete clearances. Staff #7 was observed working alone.

Corrected by Sep 13, 2024

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3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · 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. 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.

During allocated unannounced inspection on August 22, 2024, the records of staff #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 did not contain a health assessment or tb test.

Corrected by Sep 13, 2024

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3270.192(2)(iv) · A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

During allocated unannounced inspection on August 22, 2024, the records of staff #2, 3, 6, 7, and 9 did not contain verification of education, and the records of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 9 did not contain verification of experience.

Corrected by Sep 13, 2024

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3270.192(5) · 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.

During allocated unannounced inspection on August 22, 2024, the records of staff #2, 3, and 7 did not contain two written, nonfamily references.

Corrected by Sep 13, 2024

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3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

During initial inspection on June 17, 2024, certification representative observed chipped paint on the sprinklers in the outside water play area.

Corrected by Jun 18, 2024

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3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · 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. 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.

During initial inspection on June 17, 2024, the record of staff #1 did not contain a health assessment and tb test.

Corrected by Jun 19, 2024

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