New Garden Early Care & Edu Center
250 New Garden Rd, Toughkenamon, PA
2.5· 24 reviews
Bright Beginnings Education Center
- licensed capacity
- 74
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Bright Beginnings Education Center
Bright Beginnings Education Center is a child care center in Toughkenamon, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 74 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 74 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 74 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Bright Beginnings Education Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Bright Beginnings Education Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 74 children
- License number
- #CER-00244846
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 15, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Records and paperwork 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Safety and hazards 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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Sep 15, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection conducted 6/15/26, the emergency contacts reviewed for child, #1, #2, and #3 was not updated within a 6-month period. Child #1 last dated 5/16/25, child #2 last dated 8/25/25 and child #3 last dated 5/29/25. The financial agreement reviewed for child #1 was not updated within a 6-month period. Last dated 5/16/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2026
Sep 17, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.61(a) Indoor space- small muscle
“During the renewal inspection conducted 9/17/2025, The infant modular room which is childcare space was being utilized as a storage space with several pieces of extra furniture such as shelves, tables, cubbies and chairs.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2025
3270.61(b) Care space not play space at same time
“During the renewal inspection conducted 9/17/2025, The toddler modular room which is childcare space was not set up as childcare space and being utilized as extra play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection conducted 9/17/2025, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 did not include the policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2025
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection conducted 9/17/2025, the agreement reviewed for child #1 was not updated within a 6-month period. Last dated 8/26/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2025
- Feb 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the renewal inspection conducted 9/6/2024 The electrical outlets were observed without protective receptacle covers in classrooms #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
Oct 2, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During renewal inspection dated 10/2/2023, certification representative observed that one electrical outlet to the right of the door, and 2 other outlets in the left room did not have protective receptacle cover on them and they were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2023
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“During the renewal inspection dated 10/2/2023, certification representative observed that a cubby in the room to the right was not secure to the wall, the book shelves were not secure and the play hutch shelf were all tipping hazards.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During the renewal inspection dated 10/2/2023, certification representative observed that the wooden door frame had chipped wood with rough edges that could cause splinters.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection dated 10/2/2023, certification representative observed that there was paint chipping in room to the right on the left wall and window sills, and there was holes in the walls where the shelves were attached.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2023
3270.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space
“During renewal inspection dated 10/2/2023, certification representative observed unsafe areas or conditions in the outdoor play space. There were weeds throughout the play space that were a tripping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2023
Sep 23, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“At the time of inspection staff person #1, did not have verification of pediatric first-aid and CPR training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Bright Beginnings Education Center
Is Bright Beginnings Education Center licensed?
Yes. Bright Beginnings Education Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Bright Beginnings Education Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 15, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Bright Beginnings Education Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Education Center care for?
74, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Bright Beginnings Education Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Bright Beginnings Education Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Bright Beginnings Education Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 268-2770 to ask.
What is Bright Beginnings Education Center's phone number?
(610) 268-2770.
Where is Bright Beginnings Education Center?
1027 Newark Rd, Toughkenamon, PA 19374. The nearest other daycare we list is Tick Tock Early Learning Center, 0.7 miles away.