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Bright Kids ChildCare Center

4011 Fairdale Rd, Philadelphia, PA 191545.0· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
32
open each week
5 days

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About Bright Kids ChildCare Center

Bright Kids ChildCare Center is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 32 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool. It says it provides meals.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks through 13 years old
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
32 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday – Friday: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks through 13 years old
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
CurriculumTeaching Strategies Creative Curriculum®
StaffExperienced educators
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsSubsidized income
MoreFounded 2009
Licensed capacity32 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Bright Kids ChildCare Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Bright Kids ChildCare Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
32 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00247230
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 19 rules in all · 17 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 7
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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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  1. Sep 10, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(a)/3270.124(c) Each child emergency contact person/Each child care space

      “On 9/10/26, at time of unannounced inspection, Child #1 emergency contact information was not on site at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2026

  2. Aug 25, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “On 8/25/26, at time of renewal, no evidence of conducting an annual emergency drill was observed on file at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “On 8/25/26, at time of renewal, Child #1 emergency contact information did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and administration of minor first aid by facility staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c)/3270.181(e) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Emergency master file updated

      “On 8/25/26, at time of renewal, emergency contact information observed in the childcare spaces were not updated at least every 6 months as required.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “On 8/25/26, at time of renewal, Child #1, #2, #3 and #4 financial agreements were not updated at least every 6 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(a)(3)/3270.135(b) Disposable diapers/Surfaces cleaned

      “On 8/25/26, at time of renewal, certification rep observed Staff #1 changing a diaper in the young toddler area. Staff #1 was observed placing the soiled diaper in a plastic cup attached to the side of diaper changing pad instead of placing it directly into a plastic-lined hands free covered can. Upon completing the diaper changing, Staff #1 discarded the soiled diaper in the plastic-lined hands free covered can but did not disinfect the diapering area, including the plastic cup where the soiled diaper was placed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)(3)/3270.182(1) Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “On 8/25/26, at time of renewal, Child #4 file did not contain an updated health report. The health report on file was dated 8/8/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children

      “On 8/25/26, at time of renewal, first aid kits were observed accessible to children on low shelves located in the young toddler and preschool areas.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “On 8/25/26, at time of renewal, Staff #1 and Staff #2 files did not contain annual fire safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “On 8/25/26, at time of renewal, Child #1 and Child #2 emergency contact information did not include the addresses of designated release persons.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2026

  3. Nov 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 11, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.64/3270.76 Outside Walkways/Building Surfaces

      “On 7/11/25, at time of inspection, weeds, broken glass were observed accessible to children in the outdoor space. A section of wire fencing surrounding the playground area was damaged, with broken and bent wires protruding. The sharp, pointed edges pose a risk of injury to children. Additionally, the artificial grass carpet located on the play space was not improperly installed with edges that are rolled up due to excess length.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “On 7/11/25, at time of inspection, a written emergency transport plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care, including staffing provisions in event of an emergency, was not displayed conspicuously in the childcare space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(2)/3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan/Emergency plan

      “On 7/11/25, at time of inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not provide accommodations for evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. Additionally, the facility's emergency plan did not provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with chronic medical conditions.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “On 7/11/25, at time of inspection, water stains were observed on two ceiling tiles directly above the infant cribs.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “On 7/11/25, at time of inspection, Staff #1 file did not contain documentation stating they were trained in the facility's emergency plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended

      “On 7/11/25, at time of inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not provide a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises and a method to inform parents that the emergency has ended.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “On 7/11/25, at time of inspection, handwashing signs with the requirement for when hands shall be washed was not posted at every sink, toilet and diapering area in the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a)/3270.106(a) Clean, good repair, proper size/Clean, age appropriate

      “On 7/11/25, at time of inspection, rest mats being utilized as mattresses were observed in four cribs located in the infant area. The mats did not fit properly within the crib frame (approximately 2" short on all sides) and failed to meet the manufacturer's specified dimensions for a crib mattress.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.91(c) Door opens in at landing

      “On 7/11/25, at time of inspection, unlocked door leading directly into the basement stairwell (without a landing) was observed in the rear of the facility leading out to the play space.”

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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Questions about Bright Kids ChildCare Center

Is Bright Kids ChildCare Center licensed?

Yes. Bright Kids ChildCare Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Bright Kids ChildCare Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bright Kids ChildCare Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 Kids ChildCare Center care for?

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

Does Bright Kids ChildCare Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Bright Kids ChildCare Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bright Kids ChildCare Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 516-9472 to ask.

What is Bright Kids ChildCare Center's phone number?

(215) 516-9472.

Where is Bright Kids ChildCare Center?

4011 Fairdale Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19154. The nearest other daycare we list is GPY Northeast Early Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.

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