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Bright Start Learning Center

208 E 10th Ave, Ranson, WV 254383.7· 26 reviews
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$165

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About

About Bright Start Learning Center

Bright Start Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Ranson, West Virginia. It is licensed by the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, preschool and toddler care.

West Virginia Department of Human Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants
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Type
Child care center
Ages
6 weeks – 5 years of age
Hours today
Closed today
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Ages6 weeks – 5 years of age
ProgramsInfant care, preschool and toddler care
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Bright Start Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Jefferson County has a median price of $165 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Jefferson County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$165
Home daycare$155

Toddler

Center$158
Home daycare$175

Preschool

Center$167
Home daycare$188

School age

Center$146
Home daycare$188

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Bright Start Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
License number
#30053541
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Summary

3 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Jan 20, 2026

6 rules cited in those visits. West Virginia Department of Human Services, Division of Early Care and Education publishes only visits where a rule was cited, so this record cannot show how often it was inspected.

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Other rules 2

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 20, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      That each staff member has a written plan for the completion of training that is agreed upon during orientation; and

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2026

  2. Feb 19, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Use zones are extended by at least six feet in all directions from the perimeter of indoor climbing equipment, and the use zone surfacing is constructed of material that has an American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) rating for the critical fall height of the equipment. The use zone surfacing shall be securely fixed in place;

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2025

  3. Jan 23, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Rule 8.5.g.4: A tuberculosis risk assessment that is repeated annually or a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method, if a screening is indicated by the tuberculosis risk assessment

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Rule 17.2.c: The center shall ensure that the floor area immediately adjacent to the diaper changing table has a moisture-resistant, non-absorbent surface extending three (3) feet from the base of the table on all sides, except when one side of the table is against a wall

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2024

    • Other rules

      Rule 13.5.h.2: Use zones are extended by at least six (6) feet in all directions from the perimeter of indoor climbing equipment, and landing mats are provided that are at least four (4) inches thick, constructed of materials such as rubber or a rubber composition, and securely fixed in place

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule 8.6.f.2: Abuse Recognition and Prevention. Within six (6) months of employment or use, staff members shall have training in child abuse recognition and prevention. Training in child abuse recognition and prevention may be used to meet the requirement for annual professional development described in this section

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024

Copied from West Virginia Department of Human Services, Division of Early Care and Education on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Dec 1997. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Bright Start Learning Center

Is Bright Start Learning Center licensed?

Yes. West Virginia Department of Human Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Bright Start Learning Center last inspected?

West Virginia Department of Human Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on January 20, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 6 show a correction in the state record. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

What are Bright Start Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bright Start Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (304) 725-8503 to ask.

What is Bright Start Learning Center's phone number?

(304) 725-8503.

Where is Bright Start Learning Center?

208 E 10th Ave, Ranson, WV 25438. The nearest other daycare we list is Hillside Child Care and Development Center, Inc., Site 2, 0.5 miles away.

Sources: West Virginia Department of Human Services, Division of Early Care and Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).