Bright and Early Learning and Child Care Center
Bright and Early Learning and Child Care Center is a certified child care center in Pittsburgh, PA, with capacity for 106 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 18 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for health & medication (7 of 18). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #34 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh and has fewer citations per inspection than 62% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The following staff files contained clearances that were renewed late: #1 - criminal clearance due 1/2025 and obtained 4/2025, child abuse clearance due 1/2025 and obtained 4/2025, FBI clearance due 1/2025 and obtained 4/2025: #2 - criminal clearance due 1/2025 and obtained 4/2025, FBI clearance due 1/2025 and obtained 9/2025: #3 - NSOR due 6/2025 and obtained 12/2025: #6 - child abuse clearance due 1/2025 and obtained 4/2025, FBI clearance due 2/2025 and obtained 9/2025.
Observed the electrical outlets on the lights on the tree in room 221 to not have Protective receptacle covers on them. The outlets were accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
The files for staff #4 and #5 contain health assessments that were updated late. #4 was due 5/2025 and obtained 6/2025; #5 was due 10/5/2025 and obtained 10/27/2025.
The file for staff #1 contains a child abuse clearance that was renewed late. It was due 8/1/24 and obtained 10/1/24.
The thermometer in the refrigerator in room 221 measured 50 degrees F.
The file for child #1 lacks a written parental review of the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period. It was due in 11/2024.
The files for the following staff contain health assessments that were renewed late: #2, due 5/2023 and obtained 10/2023; #3 due 9/2023 and obtained 11/2023; #4 due 10/2023 and obtained 11/2023.
The file for staff #1 contains 2 of the annual 12 training hours that were obtained after the 12/2021 - 12/2022 window. They were obtained in 1/2023.
The health assessment for child #1 lacks a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
The file for staff #2 contains a health assessment that was updated late (in excess of 24 months). The assessment was due 6/2022 and was obtained 10/2022.
The facility has not conducted an annual emergency drill for 2022.
The facility does not have a copy on file of the most recent fire system annual inspection.
Staff person #3 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).
The file for staff #1 lacks 3 of 12 annual child care training hours for the 12/19/2021 - 12/19/2022 time period.
The file for child #2 lacks a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. A current health assessment is on file.
The file for child #1 lacks verification of a current flu vaccination.
The file for child #3 lacks a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
The facility did not have verification of the proof or purchase/installation of the fire detection system.
“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) | $66.42 | $66.42 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $66.42 | $66.42 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $66.42 | $66.42 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $66.42 | $66.42 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $66.42 | $66.42 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $51.50 | $30.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $51.50 | $30.00 |
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 Bright and Early Learning and Child Care Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 2 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 Dec 10, 2025 (background checks): “The following staff files contained clearances that were renewed late: #1 - criminal clearance due 1/2025 and obtained 4/2025, child abuse clearance due 1/2025 and obtained 4/2025, FBI clearance due 1/2025 and obtained…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Bright and Early Learning and Child Care Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Bright and Early Learning and Child Care Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Bright and Early Learning and Child Care Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective May 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 Bright and Early Learning and Child Care Center compare with other daycares in Pittsburgh?
It is #34 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 62% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Bright and Early Learning and Child Care Center last inspected?
Dec 10, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Bright and Early Learning and Child Care Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $66.42 for newborn, $66.42 for infant, $66.42 for young toddler, $66.42 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Bright and Early Learning and Child Care Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Bright And Early Learning And Child Care.
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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