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Shine Bright Child Care & Learning Ctr

5502 Baum Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 152324.7· 64 reviews
licensed capacity
83
open each week
5 days

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About Shine Bright Child Care & Learning Ctr

Shine Bright Child Care & Learning Ctr is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 83 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 49 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks through school age
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
83 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “07:00 am – 06:00 pm (Squirrel Hill)”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks through school age
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity83 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Shine Bright Child Care & Learning Ctr has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Shine Bright Child Care & Learning Ctr

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
83 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00255104
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 6, 2026: 9 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 49 rules in all · 49 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 16
  • Building, equipment and play areas 9
  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Background checks 3
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Other rules 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. Jul 6, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      3270.166(4) Bottles labeled

      “Cert Rep observed four bottles identified to belong to Child #1 and Child #2 in the Infant Room. The four bottles did not contain a label to identify to whom they were intended to be fed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “In Room 1 there was a ripped fabric/plastic container that was accessible to the children in care who are still placing objects on their mouths. In Room 3 there were two small push pins less than an inch in diameter that were on a low bulletin board that were accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “In Room 1 in multiple areas around the room about four feet from the ground there was gray chipping paint. In Room 3 on the wall next to the bulletin board there was chipping paint.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB

      “The file for Staff #1 contained tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at the time of inspection, but it was observed they did not have tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method before their first day working in childcare.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “The file for Staff #3 contained Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification obtained on 5/3/26. Their previous certificate expired on 4/30/26, creating a lapse in their First Aid and CPR training.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The file for Staff #2 contained mandated reporter training that was not completed within 60 months of the previous training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “In Room 3, there was Sunscreen labeled, "Keep out of reach of children," on a shelf in the cubbies that was accessible to the children in care. In Room 3, the closet was unlocked allowing access to the children in care where two bottles of Raid labeled, "Keep out of reach of children" were laying on the ground. In the Outdoor Play space on a low chair there was a bag of opened potting soil with fertilizer that was labeled, "Keep out of reach of children," that was accessible to the children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “Fire detection testing documentation showed that testing had occurred on 4/25/25 and 4/29/26, exceeding the annual requirement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “In Room 6 there was a section of metal cut out by the door handle leaving exposed rough metal that created a cutting hazard for the children in care. In the Outdoor Play space there were three areas where the green carpet was loose and posed a tripping hazard for the children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2026

  2. Mar 2, 2026Inspection13 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “The files for Staff #2, #3, and #4 contained Emergency Plan training at the time of Renewal Inspection, it was observed that Staff #2, #3, and #4 did not obtain Emergency Plan training within 90 days of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for Staff #1 contained a PA Child Abuse Clearance that had not been updated in the previous 60 months. The file for Staff #4 contained complete clearances at the time of inspection, it was observed that the file for Staff #4 lacked PA State Police Clearance and/or request, PA Child Abuse Clearance, and a National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) Certificate prior to the date that Staff #4 began working with children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “In Room 3, two bottles of raid and a bottle of Ammonia, labeled keep out of reach children were in unlocked closet accessible to the children in care. In Room 3, there was a Swiffer with cleaner labeled keep out of reach of children in the classroom and accessible to the children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “The first aid kit located in Room 2 lacked tape.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “The Outdoor play space had a metal spike that was sticking up creating a protrusion hazard for the children in care. In Room 5 there were two ceiling tiles that had water marks. The frame of the door in Room 5 was cut leaving exposed sharp metal creating a cutting hazard to the children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 lacked the telephone number of the child's physician. The Emergency Contact Form for Child #2 lacked the address of the child's physician.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 lacked the address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The file for Child #2, a Young Toddler, contained Health Reports that were updated in an interval greater than 6 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “The file for Staff #2 contained a health assessment that was not conducted within 24 months of the previous assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB

      “The file for Staff #3 contained a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at the time of inspection, but it was observed they did not have a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method before their first day working in childcare.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters

      “The file for Staff #4 contained an evaluation of foreign degree/transcripts at the time of Renewal Inspection but lacked evaluated proof of qualifications for education in the form of a diploma, transcript, or letter signed by a representative or the experiential, educational or training entity at hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The file for Child #4, enrolled for more than 60 days lacked an initial health report.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “The file for Child #3 contained child service reports that provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided dated more than 6 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026

  3. Jun 2, 2025Inspection27 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)/3270.131(e) Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record

      “The file for Child #4 lacked an initial health report and immunization record within 60 days of attendance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “The file for Child #2 contained an Emergency Contact Form that had not been updated within the last 6 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The file for Child #3 and #6, a Young Toddler, lacked an updated health report within the last 6 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2025

    • 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 #2, a Preschooler, lacked an updated health report within the last 12 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “The file for Child #3, enrolled for more that 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of a 4th dose of the DTAP vaccination as required based on the child's age as per the ACIP recommended schedule. The file for Child #4, enrolled for more that 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of a 3rd dose of the HIB vaccination and 4th dose of Pneumococcal as required based on the child's age as per the ACIP recommended schedule. The file for Child #5, enrolled for more that 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of a 4th dose of the DTAP vaccination as required based on the child's age as per the ACIP recommended schedule. The file for Child #6, enrolled for more that 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of a 4th dose of the DTAP vaccination and 4th Pneumococcal as required based on the child's age as per the ACIP recommended schedule.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.133(4) Locked

      “Cert Rep observed Tylenol and clotrimazole in a unlocked drawer that was accessible to the children in Room 6.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “The file for Staff #1 contained a Health Assessment that was obtained more than 12 months prior to date of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB

      “The file for Staff #1 contained tb screening that was obtained more than 12 months prior to date of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The file for Child #2 contained an Agreement Form that had not been updated within the last 6 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.105 High Chairs

      “The highchair in Room 1 lacked straps.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters

      “The file for Staff #3 contained a High School Diploma from Home School International Home School Division. The school that issued the diploma was not accredited, and therefore the diploma is not acceptable.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025

    • Other rules

      3270.11(a) Valid Certificate of Compliance

      “During scheduled initial inspection on 6/3/25, Cert Rep observed 12 children receiving childcare services at this new specific location. This new specific location had not been issued a valid certificate of compliance prior to commencement of operation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “Observed a pair of sharp teacher scissors in Room #6 that were in a low unlocked cabinet in reach of the children, posing a threat to any child that was in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for Staff #2 lacked a Child Abuse Clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “In the Boy's restroom there was four tubes of diaper cream labeled "Keep out of reach of children" that were in an unlocked drawer accessible to the children in care. In Room 6 there was a tube of putt paste, triple pasts, sunscreen, and diaper cream, and four tubes of diaper cream labeled "Keep out of reach of children" that were in an unlocked drawer accessible to the children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(b) Original container

      “In Room 6 there was a purple liquid in an unlabeled spray bottle, staff identified this substance as cleaner.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “The first aid kit located in Room 4 lacked tape. The first aid kit located in Room 6 lacked scissors.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “In the Outdoor Play space there were two metal spikes that stuck out of the ground approximately 6 inches that posed a protrusion and tripping hazard to the children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “In Room 5 there was peeling paint on the left wall and the wall near the refrigerator.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “In the Girl's restroom, 2 of the sinks and 3 of the toilets lacked handwashing signs. In the Boy's restroom, 3 of the sinks and 4 of the toilets lacked handwashing signs.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles

      “The waste receptacles located in the Girl's and Boy's restrooms lacked lids.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “In Room 1 and Room 4 there were two foam crib mattresses that were ripped and had exposed foam, in Room 3 there were 12 safety pins on a low desk, in Room 2 there were small paper clips and pom poms, in Room 6 there were small rubber toys, small google eyes, small beads, and small pom-poms, and in Room 5 there was 2 small screws on the floor. All of these items that a diameter of less than 1 inch and were accessible to the children in care who are still placing items in their mouths. In Room 6 there were small rubber toys and glue sticks, and in Room 2 there was playdough that were accessible to children in care that were labeled "Small parts: not for children under 3".”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “The refrigerator in Room 5 lacked a thermometer.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee

      “The Agreement for Child #6 lacked the amount of the fee to be charged.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(a) Each child emergency contact person

      “The Emergency Contact Form for Child #3 lacked the address of the child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 lacked the address of the child's physician. The Emergency Contact Form for Child #3 lacked the telephone number of the child's physician.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2025

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 Shine Bright Child Care & Learning Ctr licensed?

Yes. Shine Bright Child Care & Learning Ctr is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Shine Bright Child Care & Learning Ctr last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 6, 2026, with 9 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Shine Bright Child Care & Learning Ctr had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 49 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 49 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 Shine Bright Child Care & Learning Ctr care for?

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

Does Shine Bright Child Care & Learning Ctr accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Shine Bright Child Care & Learning Ctr'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 Shine Bright Child Care & Learning Ctr cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 930-3138 to ask.

What is Shine Bright Child Care & Learning Ctr's phone number?

(412) 930-3138.

Where is Shine Bright Child Care & Learning Ctr?

5502 Baum Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15232. The nearest other daycare we list is Tender Care Learning Centers, under 0.1 miles away.

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