Bright Beginnings Education Center
1027 Newark Rd, Toughkenamon, PA
New Garden Early Care & Edu Center
- licensed capacity
- 255
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About New Garden Early Care & Edu Center
New Garden Early Care & Edu Center is a child care center in Toughkenamon, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 255 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 38 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 255 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 255 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for New Garden Early Care & Edu Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 255 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00250868
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 16, 2025: 8 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 38 rules in all · 38 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 8
- Records and paperwork 8
- Safety and hazards 5
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Background checks 2
- Transportation 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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Dec 16, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection conducted 12/16/25, the file of facility person #5, (see code sheet for hire date) did not contain a completed state police clearance or a DHS required FBI clearance and was observed working with children. The record reviewed for staff person #6 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file dated 6/29/20 (see code sheet for hire date).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection conducted 12/16/25, the emergency plan reviewed, did not include a continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2025
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“During the renewal inspection conducted 12/16/25, the health assessment reviewed for child #2 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2026
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection conducted 12/16/25, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 was not updated within a 6-month period. Last dated 6/3/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection conducted 12/16/25, chip paint was observed in the party room/gym and in the PreK room on the light blue wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026
3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk
“During the renewal inspection conducted 12/16/25, the record reviewed for staff #4 did not include verification of education to qualify them for the position preforming (Director) therefore the facility does not have a director employed.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025
3270.34(b)(4)/3270.192(2)(ii) Associate's, 30 credits + 4 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the renewal inspection conducted 12/16/25, the record reviewed for staff #4 did not include verification of education to qualify them for the position preforming (Director)”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection conducted 12/16/25, the record reviewed for staff #1, #2 and #3 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2026
Dec 18, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
3270.124(a) Each child emergency contact person
“During the renewal inspection conducted 12/18/2024, the emergency contact reviewed for child #6 did not include the required emergency contact information.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During the renewal inspection conducted 12/18/2024, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 did not include the home and work telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. The emergency contact reviewed for child #5 didn't include the work telephone numbers of the enrolling parent and Child #6 emergency contact didn't include the enrolling parent home and work addresses.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection conducted 12/18/2024, the emergency contact reviewed for child #5 did not include the policy number for the child under the family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2025
3270.182(4) Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs
“During the renewal inspection conducted 12/18/2024, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 did not include signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2025
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“During the renewal inspection conducted 12/18/2024, the emergency contact reviewed for child #7 did not include signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2025
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection conducted 12/18/2024, upon request there was no emergency drill log available for review to verify the facility was conducting annual emergency drills.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection conducted 12/18/2024, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1, #5 and #7 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection conducted 12/18/2024, the emergency contact reviewed for child #2 and #4 was not updated within a 6month period. The agreement reviewed for child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 #6 and #7 was not updated within a 6-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection conducted 12/18/2024, upon request the emergency plan reviewed did not include the facilities continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2025
Sep 6, 2024Complaint investigation8 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the unannounced inspection conducted 9/6/2024 bleach spray was observed on a low shelf accessible to children in the pre-k classroom. Surface cleaning spray, Lysol spray and Lysol gel was observed on a low shelf inside of an open closet in the preschool A children's bathroom. Bleach spray was also observed on a low shelf accessible to children in the school-age classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the unannounced inspection conducted 9/6/2024 protective covers were missing in the dramatic play area in toddler room 1 and preschool B. A protective cover was also missing in the library section in the toddler 2B classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the unannounced inspection conducted 9/6/2024 Staff #1, #2, #3 and #4 were observed working alone with children throughout the inspection. There was no evidence verifying staff person #1 completed the 10 Hr. required Health and Safety training. There was no evidence verifying staff person #2 completed pediatric first aid and CPR, or the required 10hr health and safety training. There was no evidence verifying staff #3 and #4 completed the required 1hr Health and Safety update training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the unannounced inspection conducted 9/6/2024 The yellow doors and yellow windowsills in the toddler 1B, preschool B, toddler 2B and school-age room were observed with peeled paint. Peeled paint was observed on the light blue wall in the toddler 1 classroom cozy area and upon entrance of the preschool B classroom. Peeled paint was observed in the school-age room cozy area and along the light blue base board near the manipulative section.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2024
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During the unannounced inspection conducted on 9/6/2024 the children in the toddler 1 classroom were observed napping on rest equipment that was labeled but not assigned to the specific child that was observed resting on the equipment during the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the unannounced inspection conducted 9/6/2024 water stains were observed in the ceiling of the toddler 1 B classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2024
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“During the unannounced inspection conducted 9/6/2024 there were no telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center posted by the telephone in the preschool B classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2024
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“During the complaint investigation conducted on 9/6/2024 It was found that on 8/23/2024 during nap time staff person #1 yelled at child #1, due to the child not laying down.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2024
Sep 6, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the unannounced inspection conducted 9/6/2024 bleach spray was observed on a low shelf accessible to children in the pre-k classroom. Surface cleaning spray, Lysol spray and Lysol gel was observed on a low shelf inside of an open closet in the preschool A children's bathroom. Bleach spray was also observed on a low shelf accessible to children in the school-age classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the unannounced inspection conducted 9/6/2024 protective covers were missing in the dramatic play area in toddler room 1 and preschool B. A protective cover was also missing in the library section in the toddler 2B classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the unannounced inspection conducted 9/6/2024 Staff #1, #2, #3 and #4 were observed working alone with children throughout the inspection. There was no evidence verifying staff person #1 completed the 10 Hr. required Health and Safety training. There was no evidence verifying staff person #2 completed pediatric first aid and CPR, or the required 10hr health and safety training. There was no evidence verifying staff #3 and #4 completed the required 1hr Health and Safety update training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the unannounced inspection conducted 9/6/2024 The yellow doors and yellow windowsills in the toddler 1B, preschool B, toddler 2B and school-age room were observed with peeled paint. Peeled paint was observed on the light blue wall in the toddler 1 classroom cozy area and upon entrance of the preschool B classroom. Peeled paint was observed in the school-age room cozy area and along the light blue base board near the manipulative section.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2024
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During the unannounced inspection conducted on 9/6/2024 the children in the toddler 1 classroom were observed napping on rest equipment that was labeled but not assigned to the specific child that was observed resting on the equipment during the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the unannounced inspection conducted 9/6/2024 water stains were observed in the ceiling of the toddler 1 B classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2024
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“During the unannounced inspection conducted 9/6/2024 there were no telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center posted by the telephone in the preschool B classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2024
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“During the complaint investigation conducted on 9/6/2024 It was found that on 8/23/2024 during nap time staff person #1 yelled at child #1, due to the child not laying down.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2024
Feb 8, 2024Inspection13 rules cited
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #3 was lacking the verification of child care experience which would serve as qualifications for the position in which the person is performing”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2024
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“At the time of the inspection in the infant room, there were two staff people and 9 infants in care. One staff was focused on the changing table. The third staff person was not in the room leaving the remaining staff with a group of 8 infants to themselves.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“At the time of the inspection the protective receptacle covers were not placed in electrical outlets accessible to children in the llamas or cactus rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“At the time of the inspection the first aid kit in the Pre K room did not have tweezers, and the first aid kit in the Sloth room was lacking a pair of scissors.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“At the time of the inspection the walls of the llamas room had sections of exposed plaster and peeling paint. (photos available)”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2024
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“At the time of the inspection in the sunflowers room the changing table was located in the alcove adjacent to the room and the staff person was unable to supervise the remaining children in their primary care group.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking State Police Clearance as well as National Sex Offender Clearance”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“At the time of the inspection the emergency contact form of child #1 was lacking the health insurance coverage and policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“At the time of the inspection the emergency contact forms for children #2 and #3 were not in the room where they were receiving care (Frogs).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #4 was lacking a current valid health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2024
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“At the time of the inspection of the record of staff person #2 had a first aid that was not completed by a PQUAS certified trainer.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2024
3270.94(a)(1)/3270.95(a) Every 60 days/Devices must be compliant
“At the time of the inspection the facility had last completed a fire drill in 2022 and did not have the proof of the inspection by the fire safety professional to prove the operability of the fire detection system.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 had a health and safety training dated 6/17/17 and they had no proof of the current one hour training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2024
- Apr 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
May 19, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the renewal inspection the files of Staff 4 and Staff 10 did not include verification of education to meet the qualifications for the position in which the person was performing.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection the files of Staff 2 did not include out of state criminal and child abuse clearances required by the Child Protective Services Law (CPSL). The file of Staff 3 Did not include an out of state criminal clearance required by the CPSL. The file of Staff 9 did not include the National Sex Offender Registry Certificate required by the CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about New Garden Early Care & Edu Center
Is New Garden Early Care & Edu Center licensed?
Yes. New Garden Early Care & Edu Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was New Garden Early Care & Edu Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on December 16, 2025, with 8 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has New Garden Early Care & Edu Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 38 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 38 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 New Garden Early Care & Edu Center care for?
255, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does New Garden Early Care & Edu Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are New Garden Early Care & Edu Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does New Garden Early Care & Edu Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 268-8585 to ask.
What is New Garden Early Care & Edu Center's phone number?
(610) 268-8585.
Where is New Garden Early Care & Edu Center?
250 New Garden Rd, Toughkenamon, PA 19374. The nearest other daycare we list is Kennett YMCA at New Garden Elementary, 0.2 miles away.