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Bright Star Learning Center site 4

1929 E Washington St, New Castle, PA 161014.2· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
72
open each week
5 days

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About Bright Star Learning Center site 4

Bright Star Learning Center site 4 is a child care center in New Castle, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 72 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
72 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity72 childrenFrom the state license
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State record

Inspection reports for Bright Star Learning Center site 4

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
72 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00249167
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 13, 2025: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Nov 13, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “There was splintering on the left side of the wooden structure in the outside play space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk

      “The facility did not have a director employed at the facility at the time of inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “Child #1's file did not contain the enrolling parent's work address and telephone number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “The facility has not completed an emergency drill in the past 12 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025

  2. Feb 7, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “Child #1's file was missing the house number for one individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(a) In child care spaces

      “In the last room on the right there was no first aid kit in the child care space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.69(b) 110º F or less

      “The water from the sink in the first bathroom in the second hall was 112.3 degrees F.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “The most recent 6-month review signature for the emergency contact form on file for Child #2 is dated 6/5/24 which is more than 6 months ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The most recent 6-month review signature for the financial agreement on file for Child #2 is dated 6/5/24 which is more than 6 months ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025

    • 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: 12/13/24-1/23/25 which is more than 30 days apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025

  3. Dec 13, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.81 Glass

      “The emergency exit door in the school age 2 room was missing visual strips/identification.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “A hand washing sign was missing from above 2 separate bathroom sinks.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2024

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 site 4 licensed?

Yes. Bright Star Learning Center site 4 is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Bright Star Learning Center site 4 last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on November 13, 2025, with 4 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bright Star Learning Center site 4 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 site 4 care for?

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

Does Bright Star Learning Center site 4 accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Bright Star Learning Center site 4's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bright Star Learning Center site 4 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 944-0640 to ask.

What is Bright Star Learning Center site 4's phone number?

(724) 944-0640.

Where is Bright Star Learning Center site 4?

1929 E Washington St, New Castle, PA 16101. The nearest other daycare we list is Ben Franklin Early Learning Center, 1.2 miles away.

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