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Bright Horizons Child Care Center/Cranberry

1000 Westinghouse Dr, Cranberry Township, PA 16066 · Butler County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 4 (accredited)

Bright Horizons Child Care Center/Cranberry is a certified child care center in Cranberry Township, PA, with capacity for 213 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 21 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (6 of 21). 9 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 12 centers in Cranberry Township and has more citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 51% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#5 of 12 centers in Cranberry Township
3 Core-safety citations
18 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
21 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 9 in the last 12 months · last inspected Feb 3, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Feb 3, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Feb 3, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Feb 6, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Feb 1, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Feb 3, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 6
Health & medication 5
Records & paperwork 4
Background checks 2
Training & qualifications 2
Emergency preparedness 1
Supervision 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Feb 3, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for Staff #1 contained complete clearances at the time of inspection, it was observed that the file lacked a National Sex offender Certificate dated prior to the date that Staff #1 began working with children. The file for Staff #2 contained an employee State Police Clearance at the time of inspection, it was observed that the file for Staff #2 contained a volunteer State Police Clearance at the time when at Staff #2 began working with children. The file for Staff #3, who has lived in Massachusetts within the previous 5 years, lacked a Massachusetts Child Abuse and Neglect Clearance. The file for Staff #4 contained a disclosure statement that lacked a date. The file for Staff #5 contained a signed disclosure statement, FBI Clearance, and National Sex Offender Certificate at the time of inspection, it was observed that the file lacked a signed disclosure statement, FBI Clearance, and National Sex Offender Certificate prior to the date that Staff #5 began working with children. The file for Staff #6 contained a signed disclosure statement at the time of renewal inspection, it was observed that Staff #6 lacked a signed disclosure statement prior to working in a childcare…
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 16, 2026): “The file for Staff #1, #2, #5 and #6 were corrected at the time of the visit, 2-12-26. Staff person #3 was notified immediately to apply for their Massachusetts clearance. The clearance was applied for and received on 2-23-26. Staff person #4's signed and dated a new Disclosure Statement on…”
Citation Feb 3, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
The file for Staff #4 lacked documentation of emergency plan training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2026): “Staff person # 4 completed the emergency plan training on2/26/26.”
Citation Feb 3, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)
The files for Child #1 and #2, preschool aged children, contained Health Reports that had been updated in an interval greater than 12 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2026): “The file for Child #1 was corrected on 1/5/26 and #2 was corrected on 1/23/26.”
Citation Feb 3, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
The file for Staff #5 contained a Health Assessment at the time of inspection, but it was observed they did not have a Health Assessment before their first day working in childcare.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2026): “The file for staff member #5 was corrected on 7/29/25”
Citation Feb 3, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)
The file for Staff #5 contained a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at the time of inspection, but it was observed they did not have a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method before their first day working in childcare.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2026): “The adult file was corrected on 7/29/25”
Citation Feb 3, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.131(e)
The file for Child #5 contained a Health Report and Immunization Record at the time of inspection, it was observed they did not have a Health Report and Immunization Record within 60 days of enrollment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2026): “The file for child #5 was corrected on 12/29/25”
Citation Feb 3, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
The files for Child #1, #2, #3, and #4, contained emergency contact forms that were updated in an interval greater than 6 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2026): “The child file for child #1 was corrected on 1/5/26, #2 was corrected on -1-23-26, # 3 was corrected on 12/1/25, #4 was corrected on 9/22/25.”
Citation Feb 3, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
The files for Child #1, #2, and #3 contained a financial agreement form that was not updated within 6 months of the previous update.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2026): “The child file for child #1 was corrected on 1/5/26, #2 was corrected on 1/23/26 and # 3 was corrected on 12/1/25.”
Citation Feb 3, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
The files for Staff #1 and #2 contained foreign degrees and therefore their credentials could not be determined.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 20, 2026): “Staff person #1 and 2 were notified immediately on 2/13/26 to have their foreign degrees evaluated and will provide their proof of education by 3-31-26. Staff member number #1 and #2 will remain an aide. Due to approaching expiration of certificate, Staff #1 and #2 will be used as a volunteer and…”
Core safety Feb 3, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for Staff #1 contained a Volunteer State Police Clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 20, 2025): “Employment State Police Clearance result received on 2/6/25 and put in staff's file.”
Citation Feb 3, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
The rubber surface in the Outdoor Playspace was breaking off into small pieces and therefore posed a choking hazard to the children in care who use the space and are still placing items in their mouths.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2025): “Director is in communication with the center's liaison to have the playground surface resealed until the whole surface is replaced by May 2025.”
Core safety Feb 6, 2024 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
At approximately 10:15 AM, Staff #1 was not able to name the 10 preschool aged children assigned to her.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2024): “Another staff member entered the classroom so that admin could review the Transition Tracking Policy and Procedure with Staff #1.When signing out of the classroom, the Director and Staff #1 conducted a name to face check to review her group of children together using the My Bright Day app…”
Citation Feb 6, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
In Room 25A, there was an electrical outlet on a surge protector next to the television that lacked a protective receptacle cover. This outlet was accessible to children 5 years of age and younger.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 12, 2024): “An outlet cover was placed in the outlet immediately.”
Citation Feb 6, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
In the Outdoor Play Space multiple divots with missing surface covering were observed throughout the space within the poured rubber surface creating a tripping hazard to the children in care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2024): “We are working with facilities to have the divots patched.”
Citation Feb 1, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
Observed a cracked plastic trim piece in the Toddler Play space that created a pinching point for the children in care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2023): “Facilities was contacted and the plastic trim was replaced.”
Citation Feb 1, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
Observed a rocking chair in both Room 27E and Room 27D that had arm cushions that had come unsewn, allowing for the inside foam to be exposed and accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 2, 2023): “Arm cushions were removed and replaced with new ones that were ordered.”
Citation Feb 1, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
The file for Staff #1, contained one written, nonfamily reference and one written, family reference from individuals attesting to the suitability to serve as a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 2, 2023): “Staff member submitted a new, non family reference attesting to the suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Citation Feb 3, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(1)
The file for child #1, a 3 year old, had an immunization record that lacked verification of the Influenza vaccination being administered within the last calendar year in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 21, 2022): “This was corrected on site as the parent provided updated written verification from a physician that the child had received their influenza vaccination.”
Citation Feb 3, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
The facility lacked proof of purchase of the interconnected fire detection system in accordance with 62 P.S. 1016(c)(3).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 21, 2022): “Attestation form signed and sent to state licensing representative.”
Citation Feb 3, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(h)
The file for staff person #2 had current pediatric first-aid and CPR training with a completion date of 3-2-21 that was after the February 2021 expiration of the prior training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 21, 2022): “While the staff member's training renewal was late, it is still current until March 2023. We will ensure that the staff person receives Pediatric CPR/First Aid training by the March 2023 expiration to ensure compliance.”
Citation Feb 3, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)/3270.31(h)
The file for staff person #1, with a start date of 6-28-21, and staff person #3, with a start date of 8-24-21, lacked pediatric first-aid and CPR training within 90 days of their start date and require current training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2022): “Staff persons received Pediatric CPR and First Aid Training on February 10, 2021 and are now in compliance.”

“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.) $95.61 $95.61
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $91.45 $91.45
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $85.45 $85.45
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $78.29 $78.29

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

Capacity 213 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through May 20, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4 (accredited)
since Mar 6, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Bright Horizons Childrens Centers LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (724) 940-8324
State certificate # CER-00256364
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Common questions

Has Bright Horizons Child Care Center/Cranberry 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 Feb 3, 2026 (background checks): “The file for Staff #1 contained complete clearances at the time of inspection, it was observed that the file lacked a National Sex offender Certificate dated prior to the date that Staff #1 began working with children.…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Bright Horizons Child Care Center/Cranberry?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Bright Horizons Child Care Center/Cranberry 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 Child Care Center/Cranberry’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4 (accredited), effective Mar 6, 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 Horizons Child Care Center/Cranberry compare with other daycares in Cranberry Township?

It is #5 of 12 centers in Cranberry Township by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Bright Horizons Child Care Center/Cranberry last inspected?

Feb 3, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Bright Horizons Child Care Center/Cranberry cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $95.61 for infant, $91.45 for young toddler, $85.45 for older toddler, $78.29 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Bright Horizons Child Care Center/Cranberry?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Bright Horizons Childrens Centers LLC.

Certified centers nearby

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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