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Brightpath Souderton
- licensed capacity
- 148
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Brightpath Souderton
Brightpath Souderton is a child care center in Souderton, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 148 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 63 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 148 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 148 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Brightpath Souderton
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 148 children
- License number
- #CER-00254204
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 10, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 8 of 10 visits · 63 rules in all · 51 corrected
- Records and paperwork 23
- Safety and hazards 17
- Staff training and qualifications 10
- Transportation 3
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Background checks 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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Aug 10, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.51/3270.52 Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level
“During the complaint investigation it was found staff #1 and staff #2 were grouped together in a mixed aged group with a total of 12 children, the youngest child in age was 1 years old, exceeding the maximum group size, young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2026
- Jul 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 29, 2026Inspection25 rules cited
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“At the time of the inspection the facility did not send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“At the time of the inspection the following were not on file at the facility: 1. Documentation of testing every 30 days was not on file at the facility. Last date of testing was conducted in November 2025. 2. Documentation of annual testing from a fire safety professional was not on file during the inspection. 3. Proof of purchase of interconnected system was not on file at the facility during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“At the time of the inspection emergency drills were not conducted annually and annual emergency drills were not documented and on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2026
3270.94(a) Director or designated staff person responsibility
“At the time of the inspection the last documented fire drill was conducted in November 2025 not every 60 days as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“At the time of the inspection facility person #1 did not have 12 hours of professional development training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2026
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“At the time of the inspection the facility did not notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“At the time of the inspection facility person #1 had expired mandated reporter training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“At the time of the inspection ceiling tiles in the infant room (room 108) had dried water stains and not in good repair.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2026
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“At the time of the inspection the front exit (by the infant room / room 108) was blocked with snow and ice from a storm that occurred two weeks prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2026
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“At the time of the inspection the rest equipment for child #9 was not labeled.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2026
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“At the time of the inspection children #1, 2, 3, and 4 did not have a child service report on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2026
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“At the time of the inspection children# 3 and 4 did not have enrolling parent's work address and phone number on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2026
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“At the time of the inspection child #2 did not have their consent for emergency medical care signed and on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2026
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“At the time of the inspection children #3 and 4 disability section was left blank on their emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2026
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“At the time of the inspection child # 4 did not have emergency contact reviewed, updated and signed every 6 months as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2026
3270.165 Menus
“At the time of the inspection the operator did not conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2026
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“At the time of the inspection children # 3 & 4 did not have their financial agreement reviewed, updated and signed every 6 months as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2026
3270.181(e) Emergency master file updated
“At the time of the inspection children # 6-8 did not have updated emergency contact forms in the classrooms where they were receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2026
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“At the time of the inspection child #2 did not have consent for minor first aid signed and on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2026
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“At the time of the inspection facility persons 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 did not have verified experience on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2026
3270.36(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Assistant Group Supervisor responsibilities/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“At the time of the inspection facility person #5 did not have their transcript on file to verify their education.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At the time of the inspection facility persons #5 and 6 did not have their Health & Safety update on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2026
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“The legal entity did not have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy was not on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“At the time of the annual inspection facility persons #1, 2, 5 and 8 did not have valid pediatric first aid & CPR training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026
3270.31(f)/3270.31(g) Health and Safety Training/Professional development certificate
“At the time of the inspection facility persons #5 and 6 did not have their Health and Safety training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2026
Aug 15, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“At the time of inspection, the facility did not have a written notification of safe routes being posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the childcare facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025
3270.182(2) Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“At the time of inspection children 1, 2, 3 ,4 and 5 did not contain the dates of application and admission of the child on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“At the time of inspection child 3 did not have emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At the time of inspection facility did not have written policy to address the following: 1.Recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. 2. Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child. 3. The prevention and identification of child maltreatment Also, their emergency plan addresses continuity of operations and specifies the role of all facility persons including volunteers.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“At the time of inspection facility did not have documentation of for drills being conducted every 60 days. Also, no proof of purchase of interconnected system.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025
3270.191 Individual Records
“At the time of inspection facility person #1 did not have a file on cite.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025
Jun 16, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“At the time of investigation facility person #1 admitted to hitting child #1”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“At the time of investigation facility person ridiculed child by yelling at them for hitting another child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2025
Jun 9, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“At the time of inspection, the facility did not have a written notification of safe routes being posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the childcare facility.”
3270.191 Individual Records
“At the time of inspection facility person #1 did not have a file on cite.”
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“At the time of inspection child 3 did not have emergency contact form.”
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At the time of inspection facility did not have written policy to address the following: 1.Recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. 2. Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child. 3. The prevention and identification of child maltreatment Also, their emergency plan addresses continuity of operations and specifies the role of all facility persons including volunteers. Also, emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.”
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“At the time of inspection facility did not have documentation of for drills being conducted every 60 days. Also, no proof of purchase of interconnected system.”
3270.182(2) Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“At the time of inspection children 1, 2, 3 ,4 and 5 did not contain the dates of application and admission of the child on file.”
Jun 4, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk
“At the time of the investigation there was no qualified director working at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025
May 29, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“At the time of inspection facility did not have documentation of for drills being conducted every 60 days. Also, no proof of purchase of interconnected system.”
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“At the time of inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not address the accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025
3270.191 Individual Records
“At the time of inspection facility person #1 did not have a file on cite.”
3270.182(2) Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“At the time of inspection children 1, 2, 3 ,4 and 5 did not contain the dates of application and admission of the child on file.”
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“At the time of inspection child 3 did not have emergency contact form.”
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“At the time of inspection, the facility did not have a written notification of safe routes being posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the childcare facility.”
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“At the time of inspection facility did not have Emergency Transportation Plans posted in any childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025
3270.27(a)(3) Contact when arises
“At the time of inspection facility's emergency plan did not address the method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“At the time of inspection facility did not send a copy of their emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to their local municipality and to their county emergency management agency and have proof on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“At the time of inspection facility did not notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At the time of inspection facility did not have written policy to address the following: 1.Recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. 2. Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child. 3. The prevention and identification of child maltreatment Also, their emergency plan addresses continuity of operations and specifies the role of all facility persons including volunteers.”
Apr 1, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At the time of inspection facility did not have written policy to address the following: 1.Recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. 2. Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child. 3. The prevention and identification of child maltreatment Also, their emergency plan addresses continuity of operations and specifies the role of all facility persons including volunteers. Also, emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2025
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“The Emergency Transportation Plan (including Safe Routes) will be reviewed by administration every 6 months (and as needed) to ensure that it is up to date and posted.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“At the time of inspection facility did not have Emergency Transportation Plans posted in any childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025
3270.27(a)(3) Contact when arises
“At the time of inspection facility's emergency plan did not address the method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“At the time of inspection facility did not notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025
3270.182(2) Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“At the time of inspection children 1, 2, 3 ,4 and 5 did not contain the dates of application and admission of the child on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“At the time of inspection child 3 did not have emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“At the time of inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not address the accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025
3270.191 Individual Records
“At the time of inspection facility person #1 did not have a file on cite.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“At the time of inspection facility did not send a copy of their emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to their local municipality and to their county emergency management agency and have proof on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“At the time of inspection facility did not have documentation of for drills being conducted every 60 days. Also, no proof of purchase of interconnected system.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2025
- Oct 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Brightpath Souderton
Is Brightpath Souderton licensed?
Yes. Brightpath Souderton is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Brightpath Souderton last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 10, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Brightpath Souderton had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 63 rules across 8 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 51 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 Brightpath Souderton care for?
148, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Brightpath Souderton accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Brightpath Souderton's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Brightpath Souderton cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (860) 712-9160 to ask.
What is Brightpath Souderton's phone number?
(860) 712-9160.
Where is Brightpath Souderton?
76 S County Line Rd, Souderton, PA 18964. The nearest other daycare we list is North Penn YMCA-E M Crouthamel Elementary School, 0.1 miles away.