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Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 117
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center
Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center is a child care center in Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 117 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 117 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 117 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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State record
Inspection reports for Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 117 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00252413
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 16, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 10 visits · 25 rules in all · 25 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safe sleep 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Background checks 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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- Jul 16, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 9, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“The trash receptacle used in the diapering area of the facility's One's room was observed to lack a hands-free lid on the trash receptacle.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A wooden play stove with a broken knob/handle and a drawing desk on wheels that was not steady were observed in the in the facility's school age rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2026
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The facility was observed to be providing a letter explaining the emergency procedures to the parent of each enrolled child; however, this letter did not specify a method to inform parents the emergency ended and provides them instructions on how to be safely reunited with their child. This letter also lacked to specify the accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The baseboard heat enclosures in the facility's Fours and Five's room were observed to be missing a connector piece thereby creating a hazard of sharp, pointed metal.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for staff person #3 was observed to contain a health exam that was not obtained within 24 months from the previous health report. This was evidenced by health reports dated 05/16/2022 and 12/9/2024 a period of 30 months present in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2026
- Jul 9, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 24, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“The facility was observed to have a grey bin filled with tinker toys that had a crack/split/hole on the lid of the bin.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The file for Child #4 was observed to contain an agreement form that lacked information regarding the services to be provided to the family and the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(c) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The files for children #1, #2 and #3 were observed to lack verification of obtaining an updated health report at least once every 12 months. This was evidenced by the only health report in the file for child #1 was dated 12/28/2023. Health reports dated 1/09/2024 present in the file for child #2, and a health report dated 09/22/23 in the file of child #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“The "purple" table in the facility's 4-year-old room was observed to have loose legs causing the table to be unsteady.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The file for Child #2 was observed to contain an emergency contact form that lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.66(b) Original container
“The facility was observed to have a clear liquid identified as "sanitizer" by staff stored in a clear gallon jug with no details of the contents in a locked cabinet in both the 1-year-old room and in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid
“The file for child #4 was observed to contain an agreement form that did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for Staff person #1 was observed to lack verification of child care experience, prior to service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
- Jul 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 2, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At approximately 1:20 p.m., observed in the Pre-K 3 room insufficient lighting during naptime to properly see and assess the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2024
Jan 9, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The files of children #1 and #2 lacked emergency contact forms with the full addresses of the individuals designated by the parents to whom the children may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2024
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“At the time of the inspection, there were not emergency contact forms in the respective rooms in which CR observed the following children receiving care: Toddler 1 room - Child #5, Toddler 2 room - Child #6, Pre-K 4 room - Children #4, #7, #8, #9, and #10, and Pre-K 3 room - child #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2024
3270.131(a)(1)/3270.182(1) Initial health report for infant dated no more than 3 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file of child #11 lacked an updated health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2024
3270.107 Refrigerator
“At the time of the inspection, there was not a working thermometer in the refrigerator in the Toddler #2 room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2024
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“Observed child #1, an infant sleeping in a pack 'n play with the mat installed in the top third of the equipment. However, this did not allow for a flat, firm surface, and the child was not lying in a supine position.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file of staff #3 had clearances that were dated as follows: PA State Police 5-11-17 and 9-28-22; PA Child Abuse 5-18-17- and 9-30-22; FBI 5-17-17- and 9-30-22. The file of staff #4 had clearances that were dated as follows: PA State Police 11-7-15 and 11-11-20; PA Child Abuse 11-10-15 and 11-12-20; FBI 11-14-15 and 8-12-21.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file of staff #3 lacked documentation of completing Mandated Reporter training every 60 months due to the fact the documents on file were dated: 5-22-17 and 12-6-22. The file of staff #4 lacked documentation of completing Mandated Reporter training every 60 months due to the fact the documents on file were dated: 6-11-16 and 8-9-21.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2024
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“At the time of the inspection, Pre-K room #4 lacked a posting of the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file of staff #1 had health assessments dated: 9-13-21 and 9-19-23. The file of staff #2 had health assessments dated: 7-19-21 and 12-7-23. The file of staff #4 had health assessments dated: 11-15-21 and 12-4-23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed in the infant room, a pack 'n play labeled for child #5 with a hole in the netting.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2024
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“Observed infant #1 and infant #2 sleeping in pack 'n plays that measured less than 2 feet apart from one another.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2024
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Aug 8, 2023Visit1 rule cited
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“At the time of the inspection, there were no emergency contact forms with the signed parental consent for swimming and wading for the following children: child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, and #10.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2023
Feb 17, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“Second citation previously cited, the fie of child #1 lacked an updated health assessment; the one on file was dated 9-20-21. The file of child #2 lacked an updated health assessment; the one on file was dated 12-26-21.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2023
Jan 13, 2023Inspection21 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Observed in preschool 4 room peeling paint on the door around the doorknob. The door was located at the far end of the room near the nap mat storage.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2023
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“Based on conversation with the director and owner, the emergency plan was not sent to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2023
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The fie of child #1 lacked an updated health assessment; the one on file was dated 9-20-21. The file of child #2, with an enrollment date of 11-15-21 lacked a health assessment. The file of child #4 lacked an updated health assessment; the one on file was dated 12-26-21.”
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“The handicap accessible restroom lacked a lidded waste receptacle.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed a pink dollhouse and a Frozen character dollhouse both stood 4' 6" tall and needed anchored to prevent crush hazards due to the fact both were made from wood, but wobbly from side to side and could easily be pushed over.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, And Child Maltreatment did not address the prevention of Child Maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2023
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“Observed in Toddler 2 room 2 mats labeled BF torn along the edges with exposed foam.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff persons #2 and #5 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their hire dates (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“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 12-3-22 and 9-7-17. Staff person #4 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 2-27-20 and 2-26-15.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file of staff person #3 had late clearances due to the fact the clearances on file were dated: PSP 9-28-22 and 9-1-17; Child Abuse 10-2-22 and 9-16-17; and FBI 10-3-22 and 9-6-17.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2023
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The file of child #4 lacked an emergency contact form with the health insurance policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The files of children #1, #3, and #4 lacked emergency contact forms with addresses of the individuals designated by the parents to whom the children may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2023
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The file of child #5 lacked an emergency contact form with the parent's full work address. The file of child #6 lacked an emergency contact form with the parent's work address and phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file of staff #6, the facility person who preps lunch, lacked a health assessment. The file of staff #3 had a late health assessment due to the fact the ones on file were dated 2-2-22 and 8-30-19.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2023
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“Observed in toddler 1 and toddler 2 rooms children resting on rest mats that were less that 2' apart. CR measured them to be 1' to 1.5' apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2023
3270.111(a) Written plan
“The first school age room downstairs and the gross motor room located downstairs, lacked a daily schedule.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2023
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the full address of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Based on the smoke detection log, testing of the smoke detection system was done more than 30 days apart on the following dates: 7-1-22 to 8-1-22 = 31 days, 8-1-22 to 9-1-22 =31 days, 9-1-22 to 10-3-22 = 32 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2023
3270.35(b)(4)/3270.192(2)(iii) Associate's, 30 + 3 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file of staff #1, a group supervisor lacked education due to the fact there was no transcript on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2023
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file of staff #3, an AGS lacked proof of 2 years' experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2023
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“Observed a first aid kit hanging on a hook in the hallway accessible to children. Observed in both school age rooms downstairs, accessible first aid kits due to the fact they were stored on a shelf low enough for children in care to reach.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2023
Jan 14, 2022Inspection20 rules cited
3270.123(a) Signed
“The file of child #3 lacked an agreement signed by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2022
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The files of children #1, #3, and #4 lacked agreements with the persons designated by a parents to whom the children may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2022
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“The files of children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 lacked agreements with the children's admission dates.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2022
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The files of children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 had the original agreements rather than copies.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2022
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The file of child #3 lacked an emergency contact form with the work address of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The files of children #1 and #2 lacked emergency contact forms with addresses of the individuals designated by the parents to whom the children may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2022
3270.133(5) Original label
“Observed in the young toddler room, expired Tylenol for child #2 due to the fact it was dated 11-21.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2022
3270.133(7) Medication log
“Observed in the young toddler room, medication labeled for child #1 and #2 but no medication logs.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2022
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for staff person #1 was observed not to contain documentation of a health assessment being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). The file of staff #2 had health assessments that were more than 24 months apart due to the fact they were dated 4-2-18 and 9-2-20.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2022
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“At the time of the inspection, there was not documentation of completing an emergency drill by 12-19-21.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2022
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file of child #1 lacked an initial health assessment which was due 1-18-22. The file of child #4 lacked an initial health assessment which was due 1-2022. The file of child #5 lacked an initial health assessment which was due 11-25-21.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file of staff #2 lacked documentation of completing Mandated Reporter training every 60 months due to the fact the documents on file for completing Mandated Reporter training were dated 2-25-15 and 2-27-20.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file of staff #3 had documentation of living in North Carolina within the last 5 years, lacked clearances from North Carolina.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2022
3270.35(e) 46 or more children- additional group sups
“Based of conversation with the director and review of the staff files, there are not enough Group Supervisors staffed due to the fact there are 92 children enrolled and 48 children in attendance on a daily.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Observed in the restroom used by children 2 bottles of Clorox toilet bowl cleaner, 1 bottle of Lysol cleaner, 1 bottle of Windex cleaner all labeled "keep of reach or hazardous to humans" stored on the top of cabinets, accessible to children due to the fact there were 2 step stools at the counter.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed in preschool room #2 broken Magna Tiles; 4 square and 1 triangle shaped.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2022
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“Observed in the older toddler room, a bin with flakes of artificial snow and foam stickers measuring less than 1 inch in diameter. Children observed in this space were children in care who still mouthing toys.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2022
3270.105 High Chairs
“Observed in the infant room, a grey colored Graco brand high chair lacking the shoulder straps intended by the manufacturer. Observed in the infant room, an owl pattern Graco brand high chair with the shoulder straps not threaded through the fabric as intended by the manufacturer.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2022
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“The file of child #3 lacked an agreement with the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2022
- Oct 15, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center
Is Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 4 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 25 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 Early Learning Center care for?
117, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 729-7002 to ask.
What is Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center's phone number?
(814) 729-7002.
Where is Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center?
731 E Main St, Roaring Spring, PA 16673. The nearest other daycare we list is Garver Memorial YMCA, 0.5 miles away.