Bright Horizons Child Care Center/Cranberry
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
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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…
The file for Staff #4 lacked documentation of emergency plan training.
The files for Child #1 and #2, preschool aged children, contained Health Reports that had been updated in an interval greater than 12 months.
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.
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.
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.
The files for Child #1, #2, #3, and #4, contained emergency contact forms that were updated in an interval greater than 6 months.
The files for Child #1, #2, and #3 contained a financial agreement form that was not updated within 6 months of the previous update.
The files for Staff #1 and #2 contained foreign degrees and therefore their credentials could not be determined.
The file for Staff #1 contained a Volunteer State Police Clearance.
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.
At approximately 10:15 AM, Staff #1 was not able to name the 10 preschool aged children assigned to her.
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.
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.
Observed a cracked plastic trim piece in the Toddler Play space that created a pinching point for the children in care.
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.
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.
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.
The facility lacked proof of purchase of the interconnected fire detection system in accordance with 62 P.S. 1016(c)(3).
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.
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.
“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
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.
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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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