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Bright Beginnings Child Care of Carlisle

647 Forge Rd, Carlisle, PA 17015
licensed capacity
208
open each week
5 days
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About Bright Beginnings Child Care of Carlisle

Bright Beginnings Child Care of Carlisle is a child care center in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 208 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
208 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity208 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Bright Beginnings Child Care of Carlisle has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Bright Beginnings Child Care of Carlisle

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
208 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00246061
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 30, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 3

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. Jun 30, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.62(d) No simultaneous use

      “On 5/29/26 and 6/26/26, The legal entity allowed for 2 wedding receptions to occur during child care hours in the afternoon. On 6/26/26, Children, ages Infant to approx. age 9 yrs, were in attendance for the reception. The children were running through the center and entering rooms where child care was occurring. Parents were redirected to remove their children from the room and the center.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2026

  2. Jun 26, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “The floor in front of the door of the gym, an approx. 2-3 foot crack as observed in the floor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2026

  3. Oct 8, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles

      “The trashcans located in each of the men's and women's rest rooms, which are used by the children in the center, were missing lids.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2025

  4. Apr 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 21, 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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FAQ

Questions about Bright Beginnings Child Care of Carlisle

Is Bright Beginnings Child Care of Carlisle licensed?

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

When was Bright Beginnings Child Care of Carlisle last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 30, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bright Beginnings Child Care of Carlisle had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Beginnings Child Care of Carlisle care for?

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

Does Bright Beginnings Child Care of Carlisle accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Bright Beginnings Child Care of Carlisle's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bright Beginnings Child Care of Carlisle cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 258-8216 to ask.

What is Bright Beginnings Child Care of Carlisle's phone number?

(717) 258-8216.

Where is Bright Beginnings Child Care of Carlisle?

647 Forge Rd, Carlisle, PA 17015. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Lights Learning Center of Carlisle UMC, 2.1 miles away.

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