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Bright Beginnings Child Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 6
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Bright Beginnings Child Learning Center
Bright Beginnings Child Learning Center is a home daycare in Mc Kean, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 6 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 6 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Bright Beginnings Child Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Bright Beginnings Child Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 6 children
- License number
- #CER-00249115
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 19, 2025: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Safety and hazards 4
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Background checks 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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Nov 19, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3290.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for Staff Person #1 included a PA Child Abuse Clearance dated 10/23/2020 and a National Sex Offender Registry certificate dated 10/26/2020. Both clearances are in excess of 60 months old and are therefore outdated. The two most recent PA State Police Clearances for Staff Person #1 were dated more than 60 months apart (10/12/2020, 10/31/2025). The most recent Mandated Reporter Training for Staff Person #1 was dated 10/31/2020, which was more than 60 months ago. The file for Staff Person #1 lacked a Disclosure Statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2025
3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“In the childcare space near the operator's desk, a package of baby wipes, marked "keep out of reach of children," was observed on the floor. The wipes are considered toxic and were accessible to the children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
3290.103 Small Toys and Objects
“Several bins of small craft items (less than one inch in diameter) were observed to be stored in an unlocked lower cabinet beneath the sink in the childcare space. The items were easily accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
3290.64(d) Arts and crafts non-toxic
“In the cabinet above the sink in the childcare space, a can of shaving cream, marked "keep out of reach of children" and considered toxic, was observed. When the operator was asked about its purpose, the operator indicated that it was used for crafts with the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
Nov 21, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3290.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At naptime on 11/21/24, child #3 was sleeping in a separate room and could not be supervised by staff #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2024
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“The facility's emergency plan lacks a continuity of operations plan for the aftermath of a disaster.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2024
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“There was more than 30 days between manual checks of the fire detection system. A check was completed on 3/1/24 and then on 4/8/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2024
3290.131(b)(2)/3290.182(1) Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“The file for child #2, who is of preschool age, lacks an updated health report within the past 12 months. This is evidenced by the current health report on file dated 6/23/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2024
3290.131(b)(1)/3290.182(1) Updated infant health report: every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“There was more than six months between health reports on file for child #1, who is a young toddler. This is evidenced by health reports on file dated 8/18/23 and 4/26/24. There is now a current health report on file dated 10/29/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2024
3290.124(d) Written emergency plan posted
“The facility lacked a written plan conspicuously posted which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2024
- Nov 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 27, 2021Inspection10 rules cited
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“There was no proof of purchase on file for the facility's 10 year, nonremovable lithium ion battery powered smoke detectors on each floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2022
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“The documentation of the smoke detector testing on file indicated the testing occurred on the first of every month from January 2021 to October 2021 (more than 30 days apart) with no test documented after 10/1/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2021
3290.94(a)(4)/3290.94(a)(9) Hypothetical locations/Written record
“The hypothetical location of the fire recorded on the fire drill log for each fire drill was notated as "daycare."”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2021
3290.24(a)(1) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for shelter of children during a lock-down.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2022
3290.63 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“There was one uncovered outlet on the wall in the bathroom next to the sink.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2021
3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Fire drills were recorded on the fire drill log as occurring on 1/5/21, 3/12/21, 5/28/21, more than 60 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2021
3290.24(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2022
3290.117(c) Vet's certificate required
“The most recent rabies vaccination documented and on file for a cat in the home indicated the vaccine was due to be re-administered prior to 10/18/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2021
3290.24(g) Emergency plan
“The operator indicated the emergency plan has not yet been sent to the local municipality.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2022
3290.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“The evacuation routes were not posted on the basement level of the home (not currently used for child care.)”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Bright Beginnings Child Learning Center
Is Bright Beginnings Child Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Bright Beginnings Child Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Bright Beginnings Child Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on November 19, 2025, with 4 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Bright Beginnings Child Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Learning Center care for?
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Bright Beginnings Child Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Bright Beginnings Child Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Bright Beginnings Child Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 572-5144 to ask.
What is Bright Beginnings Child Learning Center's phone number?
(814) 572-5144.
Where is Bright Beginnings Child Learning Center?
Mc Kean, PA 16426. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.