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Bright Beginnings Daycare and Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 117
- open each week
- 5 days
- weekly, posted tuition
- $85
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About Bright Beginnings Daycare and Preschool
Bright Beginnings Daycare and Preschool is a child care center in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 117 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k. It lists weekly tuition from $85 to $260.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMPosts tuition
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 117 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks old through 12 years of age |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Staff | Trained in First Aid/Pediatric CPR, Injury Prevention, Child Abuse Awareness, Fire Safety, Water Safety, Common Illness |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | State subsidy payments |
| Discounts | 5% per Sibling |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Lillio, Lillio (formerly HiMama)) |
| Licensed capacity | 117 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Bright Beginnings Daycare and Preschool lists weekly tuition from $85 to $260.
| Weekly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Before/After School Care (5-12 Years Old), $85 per week before or after care | $85 |
| Before/After School Care (5-12 Years Old), $150 per week before and after care | $150 |
| Infants (6 Weeks Through 12 Months), $260 per week | $260 |
| Preschool (3-4 Years Old), $230 per week | $230 |
| Waddlers (1-2 Years Old), $245 per week | $245 |
| Daily · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Additional $30 per day for school closings | $30 |
| Infants (6 Weeks Through 12 Months), $80 per day (3-day minimum) | $80 |
| Preschool (3-4 Years Old), $65 per day (3-day minimum) | $65 |
| Waddlers (1-2 Years Old), $70 per day (3-day minimum) | $70 |
| Registration Fee, $75 per Family | $75 |
9 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
State record
Inspection reports for Bright Beginnings Daycare and Preschool
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 117 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00244333
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 25, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Safety and hazards 4
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Background checks 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Aug 25, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires an evaluation to be conducted on staff a minimum of one evaluation of every 12 months. The following staff did not have an evaluation conducted on them at least every 12 months: Staff #1, #3, #4, #6, #7, #9, #11, and #12 (previous Jan 2025, no current); Staff #2 (previous Dec 2024, no current); Staff #5, #8, and #13 (see code sheet for the date of hire).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to participate at least annually in fire safety training. Staff #1 did not participate at least annually in fire safety training (previous 10/23/24, current 8/7/26). Staff #13 did not participate at least annually in fire safety training (previous 1/29/25, current 2/20/26).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to review the facility's emergency plan at least annually. The following staff did not review the emergency plan at least annually: Staff # 1, #2, #3, #4, #6, #7, #9, #10, #11, #12, and #13 (previous 11/13/24, current 12/4/25).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2026
- Aug 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 17, 2025Visit3 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety and pediatric first aid/CPR. Staff #1 completed health and safety on 1/24/25. Staff #1 completed pediatric first aid/CPR on 1/18/25. Both trainings were taken after the staff had been employed by the facility for more than 90 days. Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR. Staff #3 was observed working in child care at the time of this inspection and did not have pediatric first aid/CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. The CPSL requires an NSOR clearance on file, prior to staff working in a child care role at the facility. Staff #2 was observed working at the time of this inspection, and the staff did not have an NSOR clearance on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Video was viewed at the facility of an incident that occurred at the facility on 4/9/25. The video showed a table that was placed on its side by Staff #1 to section off a water play table from other children. Child #1 was playing near the table, when another child approached the table and pulled it down, landing on the leg of Child #1 causing a fracture to the child's leg. Staff #1 was fired for using the table for a purpose for which it was not intended.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2025
Apr 17, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety and pediatric first aid/CPR. Staff #1 completed health and safety on 1/24/25. Staff #1 completed pediatric first aid/CPR on 1/18/25. Both trainings were taken after the staff had been employed by the facility for more than 90 days. Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR. Staff #3 was observed working in child care at the time of this inspection and did not have pediatric first aid/CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. The CPSL requires an NSOR clearance on file, prior to staff working in a child care role at the facility. Staff #2 was observed working at the time of this inspection, and the staff did not have an NSOR clearance on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Video was viewed at the facility of an incident that occurred at the facility on 4/9/25. The video showed a table that was placed on its side by Staff #1 to section off a water play table from other children. Child #1 was playing near the table, when another child approached the table and pulled it down, landing on the leg of Child #1 causing a fracture to the child's leg. Staff #1 was fired for using the table for a purpose for which it was not intended.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2025
Aug 28, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires current pediatric first aid/CPR training at all times for all staff. The following staff had a lapse in pediatric first aid/CPR training: Staff #2 (previous 7/25/22, current 7/27/24) and Staff #3 (previous 7/9/22, current 7/27/24).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2024
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires documentation of a tuberculosis screening on file prior to working in a child care role at the facility. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff #5 did not obtain a tuberculosis screening and results until 8/5/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person #4 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to update their health assessments every 24 months. Staff #3 had a health assessment dated 6/7/22 and the file did not contain an updated health assessment at the time of the inspection. Staff #6 had a health assessment dated for 7/20/22 and this staff did not update their health assessment until 8/6/24. Regulation requires staff to obtain a health assessment prior to working in a child care role. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff #5 did not have a health assessment completed until 8/5/24 and worked in a child care role prior to obtaining this health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to participate in annual fire safety training. The following staff did not complete fire safety training on an annual basis: Staff #1 (previous 11/14/22), Staff #2 (previous 1/26/23, current 2/15/24) and Staff #6 (previous 1/26/23).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024
May 23, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of the facility's fire safety system log was conducted. Regulation requires the facility to test the facility's fire safety system once at least every 30 days. The following test did not occur at least every 30 days: 12/7/23 - 1/8/24 1/8/24 - 2/8/24 3/7/24 - 5/22/24.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2024
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of the facility's fire drill log was conducted. Regulation requires the facility to participate in a fire drill once at least every 60 days. The following drills lapsed occurring at least every 60 days: 12/7/23 - 2/8/24 2/8/24 - 5/22/24.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2024
Nov 27, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“Through interviews and review of facility video footage, Child #1 was observed to knock over classroom materials, repeatedly slam a bathroom door, and kick at staff. As a result, Staff #1 was observed to restrict the movement of Child #1 by holding the child in a bear hug with her arms and legs around the child for approximately two minutes on 11/10/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2023
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“Through interviews and review of facility video footage, Child #1 was observed to knock over classroom materials, repeatedly slam a bathroom door, and kick at staff. As a result, Staff #1 was observed to restrict the movement of Child #1 by holding the child in a bear hug with her arms and legs around the child for approximately two minutes on 11/10/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024
Sep 13, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff # 2 had a health assessment dated 4/30/19. This health assessment was not updated every 24 months per regulation. Staff # 2 did not update this health assessment until 1/5/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. Several lunches brought to the facility by children from home, were found to have dairy and meats. These items require refrigeration and were not refrigerated.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of the facility's emergency plan was conducted. At the time of the inspection, the Director was unable to provide documentation that the emergency plan was sent to the county management agency and to the local municipality.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the dates of hire. Staff person # 3 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 1/16/18. Staff # 3 completed the training on 1/19/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for dates of hire. Staff # 1 was hired as a provisional hire and worked past the 45-day provisional hire period without all clearances on file. Staff # 1 did not receive the NSOR clearance until 2/14/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of birth. Child # 6 has not had an updated health assessment completed since 12/29/22. Child # 6 is required to have a health assessment completed every 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of the facility's fire system testing log was conducted. The following tests were not conducted at least every 30 days as required by regulation: 8/12/22 - 9/30/22 10/10/22 - 11/22/22 2/27/23 - 3/30/23 5/16/23 - 6/21/23 8/10/23 - 9/13/23”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023
Aug 31, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Inspection on 9/1/22 revealed that staff number 1 was a resident of New Jersey within the last 5 years but does not have a record of the required New Jersey Clearance or request on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Bright Beginnings Daycare and Preschool
Is Bright Beginnings Daycare and Preschool licensed?
Yes. Bright Beginnings Daycare and Preschool is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Bright Beginnings Daycare and Preschool last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 25, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Bright Beginnings Daycare and Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 6 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 Daycare and Preschool care for?
117, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Bright Beginnings Daycare and Preschool accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Bright Beginnings Daycare and Preschool's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Bright Beginnings Daycare and Preschool cost?
Weekly tuition from $85 to $260, as it lists it.
What is Bright Beginnings Daycare and Preschool's phone number?
(570) 872-9750.
Where is Bright Beginnings Daycare and Preschool?
1431 N 9th St, Stroudsburg, PA 18360. The nearest other daycare we list is The Growing Place at Stroudsburg Middle School, 0.4 miles away.