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Bethlehem, PA 18018 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Bright Minds Learning Center is a child care center in Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 41 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with infant care, preschool and toddler care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: From infants to school-age children |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Christian) |
| Daily life | Potty training: Potty training support (toddlers) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 41 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Bright Minds Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 10, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 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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3270.101(a)/3270.103 Age appropriate/Small Toys and Objects
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/10/26. At that time, magnetic tiles were observed in the toddler room, where young and older toddlers were receiving care. The magnetic tiles are recommended for ages three and up.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2026
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/10/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #1 did not include the business name, address, and phone number of the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2026
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/28/25. At that time, a sleeve of diapers contained in plastic packaging was observed in a floor level cubby in the infant room where it was accessible to the young toddlers in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/28/25. At that time, the emergency transportation plan was not posted in each child care space or located in the emergency backpacks that accompany children when leaving the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“An unannounced inspection was conducted 9/30/24. At that time, the file for the new staff was reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 only included one written, nonfamily letter of reference.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“An unannounced inspection was conducted 9/30/24. At that time, ripped seats were observed on the school bus used to transport children by the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“An unannounced inspection was conducted 9/30/24. At that time, the file for the new staff was reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 did not include the PA Child Abuse clearance for employment. Staff Person #1 had a volunteer PA Child Abuse clearance on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024
3270.72(b) Screened
“An unannounced inspection was conducted 9/30/24. At that time, a window was open in the kitchen area that was not equipped with a screen.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Facility staff # 2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: PQAS approved Pediatric First Aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Facility staff #1 did not have a health assessment in over 24 months from 2/13/20 to 3/6/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2023
3270.27(a)(6)/3270.27(f) Emergency plan/Emergency plan
“Facility has no documentation of an emergency drill being conducted in 2021. Facility has not sent the emergency plan to the local municipality since 2019.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Facility does not have proof of annual fire alarm and smoke detector system inspection on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Facility person # 1 hired and working in child care since 5/9/16 did not complete the mandated reporter training in over 5 years from 12/6/16 to 3/17/22. Facility person # 2 hired and working at facility since 3/7/22 did not have the NSOR on file or request for the NSOR at time of hire. Facility person # 2 did not have the NSOR until 3/16/22. Facility does not have a waiver on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Bright Minds 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 March 10, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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.
41, 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, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 419-1834 to ask.
(610) 419-1834.
1205 Broadway, Fountain Hill, PA 18015. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Dreamers Daycare Center, 0.4 miles away.