Bright Beginnings Child Care Center
Bright Beginnings Child Care Center is a certified child care center in Royersford, PA, with capacity for 74 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 12 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (4 of 12). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #9 of 20 centers in Royersford and has fewer citations per inspection than 79% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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On May 1, 2025 during the allocated unannounced inspection, the file of Staff #1 did not contain a NSOR clearance.
On October 22, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #4 did not contain evidence of NSOR clearance
On October 22, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Child #1 did not contain evidence of an updated health assessment, the assessment on file was dated 7/24/23.
On October 22, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 and Staff #4 did not contain evidence of an updated health assessment.
On October 22, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #2 did not contain evidence of Pediatric First/ CPR training.
At time of inspection, the facility had not maintained proof of purchase and date of purchase of the interconnected fire detection device or system with the fire drill logs.
The file for staff member #1 did not include verification of education nor verification of experience necessary to qualify for the position of assistant group supervisor.
During renewal inspection, certification rep observed diaper cream accessible to children in older toddler classroom
During renewal inspection certification rep observed a crack above the toilet in the children's bathroom.During renewal inspection certification rep observed plaster in the prek classroom by the door.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative observed no protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The facility had embedded equipment in their play space which was embedded in mulch. The equipment was not mounted over enough mulch to meet the requirements of the USCPSC, the mulch was less than 6 inches in depth.
During renewal inspection certification rep observed the temperature in the refrigerator 70° F in the preschool classroom. The refrigerator in the young toddler room was 55° F and the refrigerator in the first classroom 48° F
During renewal inspection, certification rep did not see a daily schedule posted in the infant classroom
“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) | $69.00 | — |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $69.00 | — |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $66.00 | — |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $65.00 | — |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $62.00 | $37.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $61.00 | $32.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $61.00 | $32.00 |
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 Beginnings 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 May 1, 2025 (background checks): “On May 1, 2025 during the allocated unannounced inspection, the file of Staff #1 did not contain a NSOR clearance.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Bright Beginnings Child Care Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Bright Beginnings 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 Beginnings Child Care Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective May 14, 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 Beginnings Child Care Center compare with other daycares in Royersford?
It is #9 of 20 centers in Royersford by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 79% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Bright Beginnings Child Care Center last inspected?
Oct 20, 2025 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Bright Beginnings Child Care Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $69.00 for newborn, $69.00 for infant, $66.00 for young toddler, $65.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Bright Beginnings Child Care Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Bright Beginnings Child Care 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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