Bradford Learning Center is a certified child care center in Bradford, PA, with capacity for 49 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 22 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (8 of 22). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #4 of 6 centers in McKean County and has more citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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It was observed in the facility's classroom Clorox wipes and Hand Sanitizer accessible to children in care.
The file for Child #1 was observed not to have information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.
The file for Staff Person #1 was observed to have documentation of a Voluntary State Police clearance and a Voluntary Child Abuse clearance.
The disclosure statement on file for Staff #1 was observed not to be signed or dated.
The facilities emergency plan was observed not to address continuity of operations.
It was observed in the outdoor play space that toxic plants were growing through the far end of the fence.
Broken magnetic tiles were observed in the childcare room.
The agreement on file for Child #1 was observed not to specify the date of the child's admission.
The application for the (DHS) FBI clearance for Staff #2 was dated after Staff #2's Date of Hire.
In the childcare room, a clear bin with a white lid had a piece missing from the lid which posed a cutting hazard.
The two most recent Health Assessments for Staff #2 were dated more than 24-months apart.
The facility files lacked proof of purchase for the inter-connected fire detection system.
The file for Staff #1 lacked Pediatric First Aid and CPR Training within 90 days of hire.
The application for the NSOR was dated after Staff #1's date of hire (see LIS Code sheet). The FBI clearance in the file for Staff #1 was a PDE FBI Clearance, which is not acceptable for child care according the CPSL. Therefore, Staff #1 was incorrectly provisionally hired.
The two most recent Emergency Plan trainings for Staff #2 and #3 were dated more than 12-months apart.
In the "Child Care" Room, behind the computer, next to the chalkboard, a power strip was observed to be missing one (1) protective receptacle cover which was accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
In the Pre-K and Pre-School Rooms, a steel radiator cover was observed to have sharp edges with exposed nails and staples which posed a puncture or cutting hazard.
The two most recent Health Assessments for Staff #3 were dated more than 24-months apart.
Facility files lacked proof of purchase for the interconnected smoke detection system.
The last two fire safety trainings in the file for Staff #2 and #3 were dated more than one year apart.
The two most recent staff evaluations for Staff #2 were completed more than one year apart.
The Emergency Contact Form for Child File #1 lacked the Enrolling Parent's Work Address and Work Number.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $27.02 | $24.71 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $27.02 | $24.71 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $27.02 | $24.71 |
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 Bradford Learning Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 4 violations 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 Jun 18, 2025 (background checks): “The file for Staff Person #1 was observed to have documentation of a Voluntary State Police clearance and a Voluntary Child Abuse clearance.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Bradford Learning Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Bradford 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 Bradford Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jun 28, 2019. 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 Bradford Learning Center compare with other daycares in McKean County?
It is #4 of 6 centers in McKean County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Bradford Learning Center last inspected?
Jun 11, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Bradford Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $27.02 for preschool, $27.02 for young school-age, $27.02 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Bradford Learning Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Bradford Learning Center INC.
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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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