Bright Horizons at Center Valley
Bright Horizons at Center Valley is a certified child care center in Center Valley, PA, with capacity for 165 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 9 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (3 of 9). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #1 of 5 centers in Center Valley and has fewer citations per inspection than 85% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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On October 20, 2025, a renewal inspection was conducted at the facility. At that time a plastic bin with a cracked lid was observed in the outdoor play space.
Staff #3, #4, and #5 resided out of state within the past 60 months. Staff #4 and #5 do not have the NSOR certification from their respective states on file. Staff #5 did not have child abuse clearance from out of state on file. Staff #3 did not have criminal clearance from out of state on file. (see dates of hire on code sheet). Staff 3,4, 5 did not have copy of requests for above clearances in their file.
Child 1 had a standardized exemption form that was not written by the parent.
The facility did not have a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of abusive head trauma and child maltreatment.
Staff #2, that was currently employed as a group supervisor, did not have acceptable form of education or experience to be qualified to be a group supervisor. Staff #1 and #3, that were currently employed as group supervisors, did not have acceptable documentation of experience or education to be qualified to be a group supervisor. Staff #4, that was currently employed as an assistant group supervisor, did not have verification of experience hours on file to be qualified to be an assisted group supervisor.
In one of the preschool/K Prep bathrooms under the sink there was a bottle of Dawn dish detergent and a bottle of Clorox spray.
In the young toddler room, there were several plastic bottles filled with items that were less than 1 inch in diameter. The lids were loose on a few bottles, exposing the small objects in them.
The emergency plan does not provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Provider admitted that emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality.
At time of renewal, provider did not provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $72.09 | $72.09 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $68.72 | $68.72 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $66.60 | $66.60 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $62.03 | $62.03 |
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 Horizons at Center Valley had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 Oct 30, 2023 (background checks): “Staff #3, #4, and #5 resided out of state within the past 60 months. Staff #4 and #5 do not have the NSOR certification from their respective states on file. Staff #5 did not have child abuse clearance from out of state…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Bright Horizons at Center Valley?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Bright Horizons at Center Valley since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Bright Horizons at Center Valley’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4 (accredited), effective Oct 29, 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 Horizons at Center Valley compare with other daycares in Center Valley?
It is #1 of 5 centers in Center Valley by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 85% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Bright Horizons at Center Valley last inspected?
Oct 6, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Bright Horizons at Center Valley cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $72.09 for infant, $68.72 for young toddler, $66.60 for older toddler, $62.03 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Bright Horizons at Center Valley?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Bright Horizons Childrens Centers 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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