A Bright Day Early Learning Center · 2840 Holme Ave, Philadelphia
A Bright Day Early Learning Center is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 81 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 16 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (7 of 16). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #405 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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At the time of the inspection, scissors were not observed in the infant room first aid kit. Non-compliance was corrected on site.
At the time of the inspection, the ceiling in the preschool had an active leak and the toddler bathroom sink was covered in plastic. The director stated the sink requires repairs. The playground was observed with overgrown weeds and inadequate mulch.
At the time of the inspection, the annual emergency drill log was observed for 2024.
At the time of the inspection, diaper cream and sunscreen were observed in the turtles room in an accessible location to children. Non-compliance was corrected on site.
At the time of the inspection, peeled paint was observed in the butterflies and camp room.
At the time of the inspection, the thermometer in the butterflies room refrigerator was observed at 50 degrees.
At the time of the inspection, the file of child #1 did not include a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent for exemption from immunization.
At the time of the inspection, the file of child #2 and #3 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
At the time of the inspection, child #1 was observed sleeping in the rocker.
At the time of the inspection, the cots in the Young Toddler and Preschool rooms did not have 2 feet on 3 sides. Non-compliance was corrected onsite.
During the renewal inspection on 7/23/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not contain an acceptable Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) clearance as required by the CPSL.
During the renewal inspection on 7/23/24, it was observed that there was peeling paint on the bathroom doorway and bathroom stall walls
During the renewal inspection on 6/21/23, it was observed that the ceiling tiles in the Frogs room was stained. In the infant room the changing table mat was ripped with sponge exposed.
During the renewal inspection on 6/21/23, it was observed that the records of child #1, child #3, child #4 and child #5 did not include work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
During the renewal inspection on 6/21/23, it was observed that the records of child #2, child #3 and child #4 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During the renewal inspection on 7/28/22, it was observed that the ceiling tiles over the hallway outside of the Koalas room were brown-stained.
“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $67.20 | — |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $67.20 | — |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $63.60 | — |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $61.20 | — |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $55.20 | — |
The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.
About this center
Common questions
Has A Bright Day Early Learning Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Jul 23, 2024 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection on 7/23/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not contain an acceptable Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) clearance as required by the CPSL.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about A Bright Day Early Learning Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at A Bright Day Early Learning Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is A Bright Day Early Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Jul 8, 2026. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.
How does A Bright Day Early Learning Center compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #405 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was A Bright Day Early Learning Center last inspected?
Jul 1, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does A Bright Day Early Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $67.20 for newborn, $67.20 for infant, $63.60 for young toddler, $61.20 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs A Bright Day Early Learning Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is A Bright Day Early Learning Center.
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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.
To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.
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