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Bright Star Learning Center II
- licensed capacity
- 71
- open each week
- 7 days
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About Bright Star Learning Center II
Bright Star Learning Center II is a child care center in New Castle, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 71 children, serving school-age children.
It is open every day, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 46 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpen every dayOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 71 children
Hours
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 | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Sunday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 71 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Bright Star Learning Center II
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 71 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00248155
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 17, 2025: 9 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 46 rules in all · 46 corrected
- Records and paperwork 11
- Building, equipment and play areas 10
- Health, medication and illness 9
- Safety and hazards 7
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Discipline and child guidance 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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Nov 17, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Child #2's two most recent 6-month review signatures for the emergency contact form on file are dated 11/15/24 and 6/16/25 which is more than 6 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(c) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The two most recent health assessments for child #2, (See LIS Code Sheet), are dated 12/20/23 and 1/2/25 which are more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“In the upstairs toddler 2 room there was peeling paint around the heating register by the entrance.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Child #1's file did not contain the health insurance coverage.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2025
3270.71 Heat Source
“The baseboard heating register accessible to children in the upstairs toddler 2 room was 132 degrees Fahrenheit when touched.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The last document emergency drill was dated 10/25/24 which is more than 12 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The cold air register in the upstairs toddler 2 room on the floor by the diaper table was bent up causing a tripping hazard. In the preschool room under the TV the rug was fraying. In the outside space the dryer vent pipe coming out of the wall was cracked causing a pinching hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2025
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Child #2's two most recent 6-month review signatures for the financial agreement on file are dated 11/15/24 and 6/16/25 which is more than 6 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“Child #3, 4, and 5 files contained a child service report dated 10/2025 which is more than 6 months after date of enrollment(See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2025
Jul 28, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There was peeling paint on the window ledges, baseboards, and cupboards throughout the Toddler 2 room. In the hallway outside the entrance to the Toddler 2 room, some of the paint was ripped off the wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Documentation of the fire alarm system tests showed more than 30 days between testing: 1/3/25 and 2/28/25; 3/28/25 and 4/28/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There was dirt on the window ledges in the Toddler 2 room and the ceiling fan had thick layers of dust on the paddles.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“The trash can in the children's bathroom upstairs lacked a cover.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025
Nov 18, 2024Inspection26 rules cited
3270.107 Refrigerator
“In toddler 1 room the thermometer in the refrigerator was broken.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2024
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“There was no daily schedule posted in the old infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2024
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“Child #1 and 2's financial agreements were missing the fee amount.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2024
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“The cubbies outside the bathroom in the toddler 2 room was not attached to the wall making it unstable when touched. In the old infant room was a tall white cabinet that was not attached to the wall making it unstable when touched.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“In the toddler 2 room in the eating area the middle draw contained plastic bags accessible to children. In the Pre-K Counts room were foam blocks with teeth marks.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“In the school age room bathroom, a hand washing sign was missing from above the toilet.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“In the toddler 2 room there was peeling paint under the window in with the A/C on the left. In the grass outdoor play space there was peeling paint around the windows.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In the toddler 2 room there was a nail protruding from the bottom draw of the built ins. In the old infant room, the wallpaper was peeling and not in good repair. The outdoor carpet in the outdoor play space was bunching up causing a tripping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in the toddler 2 room was missing tweezers.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2024
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“In the toddler 1 room the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2024
3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"
“In the toddler 2 bathroom, which is on the 2nd floor, the window was open with no locks to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024
3270.72(c) Good repair
“In the toddler 2 room the screen to the window in the eating area has a large hole in it.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In the toddler 2 room there was a spray bottle marked as containing a bleach solution that was on the counter in the eating area accessible to children. In the old infant room under sink in an unlocked cabinet was a hand sanitizer that stated keep out of reach of children accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“In the toddler 2 room was a brown extension cord that was missing outlet covers. In the old infant room 3 outlets were missing protective covers.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff #1 was observed to not contain Ohio clearances within 45 days of hire(See LIS Code sheet). The file for staff #2 was observed to contain a state police clearance that did not include the dissemination date which makes it invalid. A new state police clearance was obtained for staff #2 on 11/18/24. The file for staff #3 was observed to contain a state police clearance that did not include the dissemination date which makes it invalid. A new state police clearance was obtained on 11/18/24. The file for staff #5 was observed to contain a state police clearance that did not include the dissemination date which makes it invalid.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2024
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The financial agreement for child #3 did not contain the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2024
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“The financial agreement for child #4 did not contain the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2024
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“Child #1's file did not contain the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Child #2's file was missing the address for one individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2024
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“Child #2's initial health assessment dated 11/28/22 was more than 60 days after enrollment(See LIS Code Sheet). Child #3's initial health assessment dated 11/1/24 was more than 60 days after enrollment(See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire alarm testing log contained the following dates 12/15/23-1/15/24, 1/15/24-2/15/24,3/15/24-4/15/24, 7/12/24-8/12/24, 8/12/24-9/12/24, 10/11/24-11/18/24 which are more than 30 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2024
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Staff person #4 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2024
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“The infant bottles were not labeled.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2024
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“In the file for staff #3 was a doctors appointment summary which was not acceptable as a staff health assessment. Staff #5 two most recent health assessments are dated 11/17/21 and 1/18/24 which are more than 24 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(c) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Child #2's, a preschool age child(See LIS Code Sheet), two most recent health assessments are dated 11/28/22 and 8/27/24 which are which are more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The financial agreement for child #3 did not contain arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2024
Nov 20, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The file for Child #2 contained an immunization record that was lacking the annual influenza immunization. The file for Child #3 contained an immunization record that was lacking 2 doses of DTAP, 1 dose of HIB, 2 doses of pneumococcal, 1 dose of polio, 1 dose of MMR, 1 dose of Varicella, 2 doses of Hepatitis A and the annual influenza immunization.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2023
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“The file for Child #1 contained an agreement form that was lacking the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2023
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first-aid kit in the school-age room was lacking scissors.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The file for Staff #1 contains the Health and Safety Basics that was completed 8.26.16 which was prior to the acceptable dates and therefore needs to take the 10 hour Building Blocks training. The file for Staff #3 was lacking the one hour health and safety update training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2023
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The operator failed to provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations electronically.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2023
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“The file for Staff #3 contained a TB screening that was done 8.31.21, which was more than 12 months prior to the staff's start date(see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for Staff #2 was lacking two written, nonfamily reference letters.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2023
Nov 30, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“A dime-sized area of peeling paint was observed near the closet door in the Toddler Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2022
3270.76/3270.82(g) Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair
“Two toilets used by children in care, one in the upstairs hallway and one in the Toddler Room, were observed to have upwardly facing, exposed bolts protruding from the base of each toilet in the area where the toilet is secured to the floor. Contact with said bolts could cause puncture and/or laceration injuries.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Three exposed nails were observed in areas accessible to children in care in the Pre-K 2 room. A sharply edged metal brace clip was observed on a heating register in an area accessible to children in care in the School Age Room. Contact with said areas could result in laceration or puncture injuries. In an area accessible to children in the Toddler Room, two exposed screws were observed protruding from the wall which could cause puncture and/or laceration injuries.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2022
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“The hot water temperature at the sink in the infant room was measured at 150 degrees Fahrenheit.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“An approximately 8"x12"x8" plastic storage bin in an area accessible to children in care in the Pre-K 1 Room was observed to have a cracked edge that could cause pinch point injuries. In an area accessible to children in the outside play space, a crack was observed on a plastic log cabin playhouse. Contact with said cracked edge could result in pinch point injuries.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2022
Feb 24, 2022Visit1 rule cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Facility lacked proof of purchase of the inter-connected smoke alarms.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022
- Nov 15, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Bright Star Learning Center II
Is Bright Star Learning Center II licensed?
Yes. Bright Star Learning Center II is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Bright Star Learning Center II last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on November 17, 2025, with 9 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Bright Star Learning Center II had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 46 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 46 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 Star Learning Center II care for?
71, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Bright Star Learning Center II accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Bright Star Learning Center II's hours?
Every day, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Bright Star Learning Center II cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 965-8048 to ask.
What is Bright Star Learning Center II's phone number?
(724) 965-8048.
Where is Bright Star Learning Center II?
745 S Mill St, New Castle, PA 16101. The nearest other daycare we list is Ben Franklin Early Learning Center, 0.4 miles away.