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Bright and Early Learning and Child Care Center

5001 Baptist Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 152365.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
106
open each week
5 days

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About Bright and Early Learning and Child Care Center

Bright and Early Learning and Child Care Center is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 106 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageSummer campAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
106 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
Daily lifePotty training: Prepared to assist with potty training when the child is ready
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity106 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Bright and Early Learning and Child Care Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Bright and Early Learning and Child Care Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
106 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00251064
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 10, 2025: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Background checks 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1

For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Dec 10, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The following staff files contained clearances that were renewed late: #1 - criminal clearance due 1/2025 and obtained 4/2025, child abuse clearance due 1/2025 and obtained 4/2025, FBI clearance due 1/2025 and obtained 4/2025: #2 - criminal clearance due 1/2025 and obtained 4/2025, FBI clearance due 1/2025 and obtained 9/2025: #3 - NSOR due 6/2025 and obtained 12/2025: #6 - child abuse clearance due 1/2025 and obtained 4/2025, FBI clearance due 2/2025 and obtained 9/2025.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “Observed the electrical outlets on the lights on the tree in room 221 to not have Protective receptacle covers on them. The outlets were accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “The files for staff #4 and #5 contain health assessments that were updated late. #4 was due 5/2025 and obtained 6/2025; #5 was due 10/5/2025 and obtained 10/27/2025.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2026

  2. Mar 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 4, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The file for staff #1 contains a child abuse clearance that was renewed late. It was due 8/1/24 and obtained 10/1/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “The thermometer in the refrigerator in room 221 measured 50 degrees F.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The file for child #1 lacks a written parental review of the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period. It was due in 11/2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024

  4. Dec 15, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The file for staff #1 contains 2 of the annual 12 training hours that were obtained after the 12/2021 - 12/2022 window. They were obtained in 1/2023.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “The files for the following staff contain health assessments that were renewed late: #2, due 5/2023 and obtained 10/2023; #3 due 9/2023 and obtained 11/2023; #4 due 10/2023 and obtained 11/2023.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2024

  5. Jan 11, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “The facility does not have a copy on file of the most recent fire system annual inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “The file for staff #2 contains a health assessment that was updated late (in excess of 24 months). The assessment was due 6/2022 and was obtained 10/2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Staff person #3 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(7)/3270.182(1) Free from contagious/communicable disease/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The health assessment for child #1 lacks a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The file for staff #1 lacks 3 of 12 annual child care training hours for the 12/19/2021 - 12/19/2022 time period.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “The facility has not conducted an annual emergency drill for 2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023

  6. Jan 21, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(7)/3270.182(1) Free from contagious/communicable disease/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The file for child #3 lacks a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “The facility did not have verification of the proof or purchase/installation of the fire detection system.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.182(1) Immunization record/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The file for child #2 lacks a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. A current health assessment is on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.182(1) Immunization record/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The file for child #1 lacks verification of a current flu vaccination.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2022

  7. Nov 3, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Bright and Early Learning and Child Care Center

Is Bright and Early Learning and Child Care Center licensed?

Yes. Bright and Early Learning and Child Care Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Bright and Early Learning and Child Care Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on December 10, 2025, with 3 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bright and Early Learning and Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 8 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Bright and Early Learning and Child Care Center care for?

106, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Bright and Early Learning and Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Bright and Early Learning and Child Care Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bright and Early Learning and Child Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 881-7330 to ask.

What is Bright and Early Learning and Child Care Center's phone number?

(412) 881-7330.

Where is Bright and Early Learning and Child Care Center?

5001 Baptist Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15236. The nearest other daycare we list is Tender Care Learning Center/Whitehall, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).