Bright Beginnings Education Center INC · Toughkenamon
Bright Beginnings Education Center INC is a certified child care center in Toughkenamon, PA, with capacity for 74 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 12 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for building & playground safety (8 of 12). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #65 of 214 centers in Chester County and has fewer citations per inspection than 78% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During the renewal inspection conducted 6/15/26, the emergency contacts reviewed for child, #1, #2, and #3 was not updated within a 6-month period. Child #1 last dated 5/16/25, child #2 last dated 8/25/25 and child #3 last dated 5/29/25. The financial agreement reviewed for child #1 was not updated within a 6-month period. Last dated 5/16/25.
During the renewal inspection conducted 9/17/2025, The infant modular room which is childcare space was being utilized as a storage space with several pieces of extra furniture such as shelves, tables, cubbies and chairs.
During the renewal inspection conducted 9/17/2025, The toddler modular room which is childcare space was not set up as childcare space and being utilized as extra play space.
During the renewal inspection conducted 9/17/2025, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 did not include the policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
During the renewal inspection conducted 9/17/2025, the agreement reviewed for child #1 was not updated within a 6-month period. Last dated 8/26/24.
During the renewal inspection conducted 9/6/2024 The electrical outlets were observed without protective receptacle covers in classrooms #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5.
During renewal inspection dated 10/2/2023, certification representative observed unsafe areas or conditions in the outdoor play space. There were weeds throughout the play space that were a tripping hazard.
During renewal inspection dated 10/2/2023, certification representative observed that one electrical outlet to the right of the door, and 2 other outlets in the left room did not have protective receptacle cover on them and they were accessible to children.
During renewal inspection dated 10/2/2023, certification representative observed that there was paint chipping in room to the right on the left wall and window sills, and there was holes in the walls where the shelves were attached.
During the renewal inspection dated 10/2/2023, certification representative observed that the wooden door frame had chipped wood with rough edges that could cause splinters.
During the renewal inspection dated 10/2/2023, certification representative observed that a cubby in the room to the right was not secure to the wall, the book shelves were not secure and the play hutch shelf were all tipping hazards.
At the time of inspection staff person #1, did not have verification of pediatric first-aid and CPR training.
“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) | $62.40 | $52.40 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $62.40 | $52.40 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $57.20 | $46.20 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $53.00 | $44.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $44.80 | $32.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $51.20 | $26.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $51.20 | $26.00 |
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 Education Center INC had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 12 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Bright Beginnings Education Center INC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Bright Beginnings Education Center INC 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 Education Center INC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Oct 14, 2025. 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 Education Center INC compare with other daycares in Chester County?
It is tied for #65 of 214 centers in Chester County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 78% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Bright Beginnings Education Center INC last inspected?
Sep 15, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Bright Beginnings Education Center INC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $62.40 for newborn, $62.40 for infant, $57.20 for young toddler, $53.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Bright Beginnings Education Center INC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Bright Beginnings Education 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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