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Bright Star Learning Center

646 E Washington St, New Castle, PA 161015.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
122
open each week
5 days

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About Bright Star Learning Center

Bright Star Learning Center is a child care center in New Castle, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 122 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 39 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
122 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity122 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Bright Star Learning Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
122 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00245696
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 28, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 39 rules in all · 39 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 13
  • Safety and hazards 9
  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Building, equipment and play areas 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • 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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  1. Jan 28, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(5) Original label

      “In the Infant room there was Infant Tylenol that had an expiration date of 7/2025.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.71 Heat Source

      “In the upstairs preschool rooms is baseboard heating with metal mesh covers accessible to children. When the mesh cover was quickly touched in Preschool room 3 it was extremely hot to touch and left a red mark on the certification representative's finger. Preschool 1 room's metal heater covers temperature was 297 degrees F and Preschool 2 room's metal cover was 289 degrees F.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “In the Toddler 1 and 2 room there were multiple areas of peeling paint.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2026

  2. Sep 23, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “In the Pre-K 2 room a protective outlet cover was missing near the water table.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “In the Pre-K 2 room there was hand sanitizer on the cubbies next to the sink that stated keep out of reach of children accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “In the Pre-K 2 room the middle child cubbies along the wall was unstable when touched.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs

      “The file for child #1 did not contain information on the child's special needs.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(c) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “Child #1's, who is a preschool age child(See LIS Code Sheet), two most recent health assessments are dated 4/1/24 and 6/6/25 which are more than 12 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(5) Original label

      “In the toddler 1 room was Infant Ibuprofen that had an expiration of 7/2025.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned

      “In the toddler 2 room under the diapering mat was dirt and debris.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #1 were dated 7/17/21 and 11/2/23, more than 24 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(4) Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs

      “The file for child #1 did not contain parental consent for administration for medication or special dietary needs.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.94(a)(9) Written record

      “The facility's fire drill log did not contain the names of the facility persons that participated in the fire drill. It only contained the number of people that participated in the fire drill.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “In the Pre-K 3 room there were cracked magna tiles not in good repair. In the toddler 2 room there was a cracked bin with rough edges that contained train tracks.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(3) Name on bottle

      “In the Pre-K 3 room there was a prescription Albuterol inhaler without the prescription label.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025

  3. Sep 13, 2024Inspection24 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The file for child #1 contained an initial health assessment dated 11/5/19 which was more than 60 days after enrollment(See LIS Code Sheet). The file for child #4 contained an initial health assessment dated 3/15/22 which was more than 60 days after enrollment(See LIS Code Sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The file for child #5's two most recent review dates for the emergency contact form are 2/22/24 and 9/4/24 which is more than 6 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.27(d) Plan posted

      “The facility's emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “In the toddler 1 room there was peeling paint by the teacher's cabinet.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"

      “In the Pre-K 1 room a window above the ground floor accessible to children did not have the locks engaged to limit the opening to 6 inches or fewer.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “In the Pre- K 2 room the power cord for the TV was not secured and hanging down causing a strangulation hazard to the children in care. In the Pre- K 3 room the power cord for the TV and window air conditioning unit were not secured and hanging down causing a strangulation hazard to the children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.71 Heat Source

      “In Pre-K 3 room the heat lamp on top of the hermit crab tank accessible to children was 131 degrees.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted

      “In the Pre-K 2 room on the science shelf was a chrysanthemum plant, which that is toxic to children, accessible to children”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “In the Pre-K 3 room there were Dab O Ink Bingo Dotters, which stated keep out of reach of children, in a clear plastic 3 draw container that was accessible to children. In the Pre-K 3 room there was hand sanitizer on the sink by the door accessible to children which stated keep out of reach of children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “Staff #3's file two most recent pediatric first aid and CPR trainings were dated 5/7/22 and 8/31/24 which are more than 24 months apart. Staff #4's two most recent pediatric first aid and CPR trainings were dated 1/23/21 and 5/13/23 which are more than 24 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “Staff #1's file two most recent state police clearances are dated 1/9/18 and 3/9/23 which are more than 60 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “The file for child #1 did not contain 2 addresses of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The file for child #4 did not contain 1 address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(b) Posted in group space

      “The toddler 1 room did not have a posted daily schedule.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “In Pre-K 2 room there were cracked magna tiles not in good repair and with rough edges. In Pre- K 3 room a Building Block with the trains had peeling paint along the edges. In the Pre-K 1 room was a cracked clear bin with sharp edges that contained play dough.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(e) Letter to parents

      “The emergency letter provided to the parent of each enrolled child did not contain the method to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises, a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children, and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      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 5/3/24-6/4/24 which is more than 30 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      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 on file for Child #1, who is a preschool age child(See LIS Code Sheet), are dated 10/12/22 and 12/5/23, more than 12 months apart. The most recent health assessment on file for child #3, an older toddler age child(See LIS Code Sheet), is dated 5/15/23 which is more than 12 months prior. The two most recent health assessments on file for child #4, who is a preschool age child(See LIS Code Sheet), are dated 11/15/22 and 12/12/23 which is more than 12 months apart. The two most recent health assessments on file for child #5, a preschool age child(See LIS Code Sheet), are dated 11/6/22 and 3/13/24 which are more than 12 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1)/3270.181(c) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The only health assessment on file for child #2, an infant age child(See LIS Code Sheet), is dated 12/11/23 which is more than 6 months prior.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “The facility's emergency plan did not address the continuity of operations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(6) Written consent

      “In the toddler 1 room was mupirocin that did not have a parent's written consent for administration. In the infant room was Infant Tylenol and Heartlyn Infants Ibuprofen Concentrated Drops that did not have a parent's written consent for administration.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test

      “The file for staff #6 contained an initial health assessment dated 11/5/22 which is after date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for staff #2's two most recent health assessments are dated 7/19/20 and 11/23/22 which is more than 24 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The file for child #5's two most recent review dates for the financial agreement are 2/22/24 and 9/4/24 which is more than 6 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “Staff person #5 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 training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy

      “The immunization record on file for Child #2, an infant age child(See LIS Code Sheet), includes 2 of 3 DTAP vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age and 2 of 3 Pneumococcal vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age. The immunization record on file for Child #5, a preschool age child(See LIS Code Sheet), includes 1 of 3 Hepatitis B vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; includes 3 of 4 DTAP vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 1 of 4 HIB vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 2 of 4 Pneumococcal vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; and 0 of 2 Hepatitis A vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024

  4. Jul 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 20, 2023Inspection14 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The file for Child #3, an older toddler, did not include an updated health report conducted within the past 12 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(b) Posted in group space

      “Daily activity schedules were not posted in the School Age Rooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs

      “The emergency contact form in the file for Child #1 did not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The files for Child #1, an infant, and Child #2, a young toddler, did not include an updated health report conducted within the past 6 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “The facility's emergency plan did not include requirements for volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills and continuity of operations (backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster) to maintain compliance with 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii)”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) Associate's + 3 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “The file for Staff Person #1, a Director, did not include verification of an Associates Degree in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “Observed a can of air freshener, which was accessible to children, in an unlocked cabinet in the School Age restroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “The basketball set in the outdoor play space was not secured, which creates a potential toppling hazard.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “The facility did not have documentation that the emergency plan had been sent to the local municipality.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “The facility did not have documentation of an emergency drill conducted within the past 12 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “The facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.166(1) Written statement

      “An infant feeding schedule provided from the parent was not present for Child #1, an infant.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “The most recent updated health assessments in the file for Staff Person #2 exceeded 24 months between assessments.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “Observed a large buildup of dust, which covered the window sills and cobwebs in the corner above the exit sign in the Infant Room. Observed weeds growing along the edges of the fence in the outdoor play space. Observed protruding bolts on the gate and in the corners of the fence in the outdoor play space facing inward with no protective covering.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2023

  6. Dec 5, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.81 Glass

      “The full-length glass doors of the Toddler 1 and Toddler 2 rooms lacked visual identifiers that would serve to inhibit a child from walking/running into the glass, which could result in a blunt force trauma injury.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2022

  7. Aug 9, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.15(b)/3270.21 Building Codes/General Health and Safety

      “An egress was observed in the upstairs child care space along the wall of the rear of the building. Said egress, though locked from the inside with a deadbolt lock, had no structure, i.e. fire escape landing/stairs on the outside. Thus, if the door were to be opened, the egress would present a risk of a fall from the second story of the building. Issue was referred the City of New Castle Code Enforcement Department for resolution.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.81 Glass

      “The entry/exit doors to two downstairs child care space rooms were observed to have full glass panels that lacked visual identifiers that would assist in preventing a child from inadvertently running or walking into the glass.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “An upwardly facing, exposed bolt was observed at the base of the hallway bathroom toilet; a toilet used by children in care. Contact with said bolt could result in puncture and/or laceration injury.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2022

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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Is Bright Star Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Bright Star Learning Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on January 28, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bright Star Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 39 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 39 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 care for?

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

Does Bright Star Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Bright Star Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 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 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 657-9221 to ask.

What is Bright Star Learning Center's phone number?

(724) 657-9221.

Where is Bright Star Learning Center?

646 E Washington St, New Castle, PA 16101. The nearest other daycare we list is Ben Franklin Early Learning Center, 0.4 miles away.

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