The Learning Experience
2955 Linden St, Bethlehem, PA
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Bright Light Learning Center is a child care center in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 82 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 58 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 82 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Bright Light Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 21, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 8 of 8 visits · 58 rules in all · 58 corrected
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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3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“An unannounced inspection was conducted 8/21/26. At that time, the thirty day testing log of the fire detection system was reviewed. The date of the last testing of the fire detection system was 7/16/26, more than 30 days prior to the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“A renewal inspection was conducted 4/14/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact information for Child #1 did not include the work name, address, and phone number of the child's mother. The emergency contact information for Child #5 did not include the work name, address, and phone number of the child's parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“A renewal inspection was conducted 4/14/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The fee agreement for Child #1 did not include the release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“A renewal inspection was conducted 4/14/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 contained only one written letter of reference. The file for Staff Person #6 contained only one written letter of reference.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“A renewal inspection was conducted 4/14/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The following child files did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by staff: Child #1, Child #3, and Child #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“A renewal inspection was conducted 4/14/26. At that time, breast milk was observed in the freezer in the Infant Room. The breast milk was not labeled with the child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“A renewal inspection was conducted 4/14/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 contained a health assessment dated 3/24/26 and TB test results dated 2/10/26. The health assessment and TB test results were conducted after the staff started working with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“A renewal inspection was conducted 4/14/26. At that time, the trash can used for diapering in the Older Toddler Room was not hands-free.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“A renewal inspection was conducted 4/14/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The fee agreement for Child #2 had not been updated since 8/1/25, more than six months prior to the inspection. The emergency contact form for Child #4 had not been updated since 5/2/25, more than six months prior to the inspection. The fee agreement for Child #4 had not been updated since 7/23/25, more than six months prior to the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“A renewal inspection was conducted 4/14/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #4 did not include emergency plan training conducted within the past twelve months. The most recent emergency plan training on file was dated 1/30/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“A renewal inspection was conducted 4/14/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. Staff Person #3, who has lived in NY in the past five years, did not have a Child Abuse Clearance or Sex Offender Check on file for NY. The PA State Police Clearance for Staff Person #3 was dated 7/28/25, after their start date of working with children. The PA Child Abuse Clearance for Staff Person #3 was dated 7/27/25, after their start date of working with children. The NSOR Certificate for Staff Person #3 was dated 7/30/25, after their start date of working with children. The PA State Police Clearance for Staff Person #6 was dated 3/9/26, after their start date of working with children. The NSOR Certificate for Staff Person #6 was dated 3/19/26, after their start date of working with children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2026
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“A renewal inspection was conducted 4/14/26. At that time, plastic bags were observed on the floor level shelf of the bathroom and in an unlocked cabinet to a changing table in the Older Toddler Room where they were accessible to the toddlers in the room.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A renewal inspection was conducted 4/14/26. At that time, the Step2 Clubhouse Climber on the playground was only partially assembled as it had been blown apart during a recent storm. The toddler table with insert chairs that was observed in the Infant Room was missing the safety straps for each of the four insert chairs. The high chair in the Infant Room was ripped on the padded covering, exposing the inner foam.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“A renewal inspection was conducted 4/14/26. At that time, the emergency contact forms for the children were not present in the classrooms where the children were receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2026
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“A renewal inspection was conducted 4/14/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #5 did not include if the child has any special needs.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“A renewal inspection was conducted 4/14/26. At that time, Lysol wipes were observed in the bathroom vanity cabinet under the sink in the Pre-K Room. The child lock on the cabinet was faulty and not properly working, allowing the cabinet door to be pulled open and the Lysol wipes to be accessible to the preschool children in the room. The Lysol wipes were labeled "keep out of reach of children."”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2026
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“A renewal inspection was conducted 4/14/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1, an assistant group supervisor, contained verification of high school education, but did not include verification of two years' experience. The file for Staff Person #3, an assistant group supervisor, contained verification of high school education, but did not include verification of two years' experience. The file for Staff Person #5, an assistant group supervisor, contained verification of high school education, but did not include verification of two years' experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“A renewal inspection was conducted 4/14/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for Child #1, Child #3, and Child #5 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/15/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The fee agreements for Child #2, Child #4, and Child #5 did not include the designated release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/15/25. At that time, the thirty day testing log of the fire detection system was reviewed. The system was not tested within 30 days on three occasions: 3/19/24 - 4/27/24, 8/15/24 - 9/19/24, and 11/18/24 - 12/30/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/15/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The fee agreements for Child #1, Child #3, Child #4, Child #5, and Child #6 did not include the services provided by the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025
3270.102(f) Indoor climbing- protective surface
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/15/25. At that time, a Dixie Dozer climbing equipment was observed in the playroom and was not installed over any protective surface covering.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/15/25. At that time, exposed bolts were observed on the fence entrance of the playground. A cracked sandbox was observed on the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/15/25. At that time, fraying carpet was observed in the Pre-K Room. A ripped seat was observed in the Ford Van.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2025
3270.75(c)/3270.178 Has all items/Transportation First Aid Kit
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/15/25. At that time, the first aid kit on the Honda Van did not contain gloves.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/15/25. At that time, hand sanitizer was observed in a drawer with a faulty child lock in the older toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2025
3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/15/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #3 included verification of high school education and only verification of 1.2 years' experience working with children. The file for Staff Person #5 included verification of high school education but did not include verification of any child care experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/15/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The PA Child Abuse Clearance for Staff Person #1 was dated 8/7/24, after their date of hire. No other PA Child Abuse clearance was found in their file. The PA State Police Clearance for Staff Person #2 was in pending status. Staff Person #2 has been employed longer than 45 days and was working on 4/15/25. There was no NSOR certificate in the file of Staff Person #4. The request was dated 2/23/24, after their date of hire. Staff Person #4 has been employed longer than 45 days and was working on 4/15/25. The NSOR certificate for Staff Person #5 was dated 3/3/25. Staff Person #5 began working after 2/1/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2025
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/15/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The immunization record for Child #2, a young toddler, was reviewed. The record showed only 2 doses of Hep B, DTAP, pneumococcal, and polio. There was no record that the child received an immunization for MMR or varicella. The child's file did not include a letter of exemption for immunizations.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2025
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/15/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The most recent health report on file for Child #2, a young toddler, was dated 9/19/24, more than 6 months old.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2025
3270.124(c)/3270.124(d) Each child care space/Excursions
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/15/25. At that time, the emergency contact forms in the classroom and on the vans used for transportation were reviewed. The forms only included the child's name, date of birth, address, parents' names and addresses, emergency contact's name and number, and release person's name and number.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025
3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/15/25. At that time, the diaper changing pad in the young toddler room was ripped and unable to be properly cleaned and sanitized after use.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/15/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for Child #2, Child #3 and Child #5 did not include the address of the release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025
3270.175(c) Manufacturer's instructions used
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/15/25. At that time, the manufacturer's instructions for the booster seats used in the facility vans could not be found.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/15/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for Child #2, Child #4, and Child #6 did not include the business address and phone number of the parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/15/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #3 did not include the name, address, and phone number of the child's physician. The emergency contact forms for Child #4 and Child #6 did not include the address of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/15/25. At that time, medication, including Neosporin and itch cream, was observed in the first aid kit in the Ford Van and in the Young Toddler Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2025
3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“An unannounced inspection was conducted 7/30/24. At that time, the files for the new staff were reviewed. Staff Person #1 had education on file from the Dominican Republic that had not been evaluated by a service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“An unannounced inspection was conducted 7/30/24. At that time, the files for the new staff were reviewed. Staff Person #2 did not have two written, nonfamily references on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“An unannounced inspection was conducted 7/30/24. At that time, the files for the new staff were reviewed. Staff Person #2 has lived in New Jersey in the past five years, but the file did not include the NJ Child Abuse Clearance or the request for the clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“An unannounced inspection was conducted 7/30/24. At that time, OdoBan was observed in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the School Age bathroom, where it was accessible to the children in the room. Windes was observed in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the Older Toddler bathroom, where it was accessible to the children in the room. Both were labeled "keep out of reach of children."”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“An unannounced inspection was conducted 7/30/24. At that time, exposed bolts were observed along the gate of the playground fence.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 5/7/24. During the inspection, it was found that Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 were working together in the young toddler room with no other staff present. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: health and safety training. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: pediatric first aid/cpr training, health and safety training, and mandated reporter training. Neither staff have been employed more than 90 days.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2024
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 5/7/24. At that time, Staff Person #1 identified their group of seven preschool children by name and location. Staff Person #2 was unable to identify their primary care group at that time. There were thirteen children in the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2024
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 5/7/24. At that time, Staff Person #1 identified their group of seven preschool children by name and location. Staff Person #2 was unable to identify their primary care group at that time. There were thirteen children in the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 5/7/24. During the inspection, it was found that Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 were working together in the young toddler room with no other staff present. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: health and safety training. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: pediatric first aid/cpr training, health and safety training, and mandated reporter training. Neither staff have been employed more than 90 days.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2024
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 5/7/24. At that time, Staff Person #1 identified their group of seven preschool children by name and location. Staff Person #2 was unable to identify their primary care group at that time. There were thirteen children in the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2024
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 5/7/24. At that time, Staff Person #1 identified their group of seven preschool children by name and location. Staff Person #2 was unable to identify their primary care group at that time. There were thirteen children in the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“Child # 1 does not have signed parental consent for transportation or walks.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2024
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
“Child # 1 does not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care or minor first aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2024
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact forms in each classrooms emergency first bag has emergency contact forms that have not been updated in over 6 months. These are the bags with the emergency contact form binders that staff report they exit the facility with during an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Facility staff # 1 had a health assessment at time of hire on file that was over 12 months old.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2024
3270.133(3)/3270.133(4) Name on bottle/Locked
“There is unlabeled Vaseline and Balmex Triple Paste in a drawer on the changing table in the older toddler classroom that is unlocked and accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Child # 1 does not have their health insurance policy name or number on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2024
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“There are 2 standing lamps in the young toddler classroom, accessible to the children that are not sturdy and safe for the children. A young toddler was pulling and swinging on one of the lamps during the renewal inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There is a stained ceiling tile in the young toddler classroom. The changing table pad in the young toddler classroom is ripped.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Facility staff # 3 has a volunteer state police clearance on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person # 2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: 3-hour Mandated reporter training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2024
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“Multiple children in the young toddler classroom have earrings, bracelets and necklaces on that are less than 1 inch in diameter.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2024
3270.51/3270.52 Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level
“During an unannounced visit at facility on 2/6/24, certification representative observed facility staff person #1 alone in the young toddler room with 7 young and older toddlers. Certification representative also observed onsite the same day facility staff #2 & # 3 with 14 young and older toddlers in the older toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2024
3270.51/3270.52 Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level
“During an unannounced visit at facility on 2/6/24, certification representative observed facility staff person #1 alone in the young toddler room with 7 young and older toddlers. Certification representative also observed onsite the same day facility staff #2 & # 3 with 14 young and older toddlers in the older toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There is a Little Tikes pink playcar in the indoor playroom with broken eyes that have sharp edges.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2023
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“There are hot wheel cars in the facility Toddler room 1 that have small wheels that can be removed and are less than 1 inch in diameter. Children in the Toddler 1 room have bracelets on that have small chain links that are less than 1 inch in diameter.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“Facility staff # 1 hired and working in childcare, has a Mantoux test on file that is more than 1 year old at the time of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Facility staff # 1 only has 1 reference on file at time of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2023
3270.61(h) Exceeding Capacity
“The indoor playroom capacity was exceeded at the time of the renewal inspection. The indoor playroom capacity is 8 and there were 13 preschool aged children in the playroom with their assigned staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2023
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FAQ
Yes. Bright Light Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 21, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 58 rules across 8 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 58 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.
82, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 419-6980 to ask.
(610) 419-6980.
2641 Easton Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18017. The nearest other daycare we list is Kids Club, 0.2 miles away.