Bright Futures Child Care Center LLC · Allentown
Bright Futures Child Care Center LLC is a certified child care center in Allentown, PA, with capacity for 119 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 19 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (8 of 19). 13 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #34 of 82 centers in Allentown and has fewer citations per inspection than 58% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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A renewal inspection was conducted 7/17/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. Staff person #2 did not have a current DHS FBI Clearance on file. The most recent DHS FBI Clearance was dated 8/7/20, more than 60 months old. The staff did have an FBI Clearance dated 11/13/24 conducted through the Department of Education, which is not acceptable for employment in child care.
A renewal inspection was conducted 7/17/26. At that time, an unlabeled bottle of cleaning solution was observed in the first room on the left and second room on the right.
A renewal inspection was conducted 7/17/26. At that time, the boardwalk on the playground is showing signs of deterioration, with splintering wood along the edges. Sharp nettles were observed growing up through the mulch on the playground and covering a large portion of the mulched area.
A renewal inspection was conducted 7/17/26. At that time, there was only eight inches of mulch under the swings on the wood mulch side of the playground. The infant/toddler side of the playground where the swings, jungle gym with slide, and the caterpillar tunnel are embedded contains a layer of adhesive sprayed rubber mulch. The layer of rubber mulch is approximately one inch thick.
A renewal inspection was conducted 7/17/26. At that time, the trash can in the bathroom used for diapering was not lidded nor was it hands-free.
A renewal inspection was conducted 7/17/26. At that time, there was no instruction manual for the booster seat in the van used for transportation by the facility.
A renewal inspection was conducted 7/17/26. At that time, the emergency plan was reviewed. The emergency plan and corresponding parent letter did not include accommodations for the infants, toddlers, and special needs children in the facility.
A renewal inspection was conducted 7/17/26. At that time, the thirty day testing log of the fire detection system was reviewed. The testing was not completed at least every 30 days on 7 occasions in the past year. The dates of the testing were 7/7/25, 8/13/25, 9/10/25, 10/17/25, 11/18/25, 12/23/25, 1/27/26, 2/10/26, 3/17/26, 4/22/26, 5/20/26, and 6/19/26.
A renewal inspection was conducted 7/17/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #3 did not include the work phone number of the child's father. The emergency contact form for Child #4 did not include the work name, address, and phone number of the child's parents or the phone number of the emergency contact person.
A renewal inspection was conducted 7/17/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for the following children did not include the name, address, or phone number of the child's physician: Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5.
A renewal inspection was conducted 7/17/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. Staff person #1 did not complete 12 hours of annual training during their training year from 12/19/24-12/19/25. Staff person #1 only completed 10 hours of annual training.
During an allocated unannounced monitoring visit, there was Desitin diaper cream in an unlocked cabinet under the changing table in the Toddler room.
During an allocated unannounced visit, there was a space heater in an empty classroom and in the office.
Staff person #1 has not updated their clearances in the last 60 months. Their child abuse clearance is dated 6/23/20. Their criminal clearance is dated 6/16.20. Their FBI clearance is dated 6/27/20. Their NSOR clearance is 1/17/20. Staff person #2 and staff person #2 did not update their NSOR clearances within 60 months. The original NSOR clearance for staff person #1 is dated 1/16/20 and it was not updated until 7/1/25. The original NSOR clearance for staff person #2 is dated 1/16/20 and it was not updated until 6/30/25.
Staff person #1 started at the facility on 6-21-24 without a child abuse clearance. The child abuse clearance is dated 7-10-24.
There is a water-stained ceiling tile in the Pre-K room bathroom.
A ceiling tile in the school age bathroom was damaged.
Only one staff member completed the 2022 one-hour health and safety training update by 12/30/22. All other staff members completed it between 2/1/23 and 3/1/23.
Child #1 has was enrolled more than 60 days before the facility had a health report on file.
“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) | $55.00 | $40.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $55.00 | $40.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $50.00 | $35.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $50.00 | $30.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $40.00 | $28.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $40.00 | $28.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $40.00 | $28.00 |
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 Futures Child Care Center LLC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Jul 17, 2026 (background checks): “A renewal inspection was conducted 7/17/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. Staff person #2 did not have a current DHS FBI Clearance on file. The most recent DHS FBI Clearance was dated 8/7/20, more than 60…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Bright Futures Child Care Center LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Bright Futures Child Care Center LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Bright Futures Child Care Center LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Jan 20, 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 Bright Futures Child Care Center LLC compare with other daycares in Allentown?
It is tied for #34 of 82 centers in Allentown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 58% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Bright Futures Child Care Center LLC last inspected?
Jul 17, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Bright Futures Child Care Center LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $55.00 for newborn, $55.00 for infant, $50.00 for young toddler, $50.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Bright Futures Child Care Center LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Bright Futures Child Care Center LLC.
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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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