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Bright Horizons Child Development Center

774 Pine Valley Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15239 · Allegheny County
3 core-safety citations in last 12 months Keystone STAR 4 (accredited)

Bright Horizons Child Development Center is a certified child care center in Pittsburgh, PA, with capacity for 120 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times. The state cited 49 violations, 9 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (24 of 49). 6 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #106 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh and has more citations per inspection than 77% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 77% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #106 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh
9 Core-safety citations
40 Other citations
8 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
49 citations from 8 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 6 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 25, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jun 25, 2026 · Inspection · citation found May 6, 2026 · Inspection · citation found May 13, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jan 28, 2025 · Inspection · citation found May 14, 2024 · Inspection · citation found May 9, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Aug 1, 2022 · Inspection · citation found May 5, 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 24
Health & medication 7
Background checks 5
Supervision 3
Food & feeding 3
Training & qualifications 3
Emergency preparedness 2
Staff ratios 1
Records & paperwork 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Jun 25, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for staff #1 contained a current Child Abuse clearance dated 8/23/24, that was not renewed within 60 months of the prior FBI clearance dated 10/15/18.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 25, 2026): “Staff #1 have a current Child Abuse in the file.”
Core safety May 6, 2026 Inspection Staff ratios
Similar Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51
On 5/6/26 at approximately 10:02 am, staff #1 was alone with 11 preschoolers in the pre-k room. Staff #2 walked in around 10:03 am.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 26, 2026): “Immediately upon identification, staff coverage was restored to meet required preschool ratios by assigning a second qualified staff person to the pre-k classroom. Classroom schedules were reviewed to ensure appropriate staffing at all times, including transitions and staff breaks.”
Core safety May 6, 2026 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
On 5/6/26 at approximately 10:02 am, staff #1 was alone supervising 11 preschoolers in the pre-k room. Staff #2 was not physically present with the children assigned to staff #2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 26, 2026): “Staff assignments were immediately clarified, and a second staff member returned to the pre-k classroom to ensure children were supervised by physically present assigned staff.”
Citation May 6, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle 55 Pa. Code §3270.67(d)
There were two open garbage cans that has been contaminated with human secretions in the preschool room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 15, 2026): “The contaminated trash receptacles were immediately closed.”
Citation May 6, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
The first -aid kit in the two's room lacked scissors.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 15, 2026): “Scissors were immediately added to the first-aid kit in the two's classroom to ensure completeness.”
Citation May 6, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
There was a broken toy kitchen sink set with sharp edges in the two's room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 15, 2026): “The broken toy kitchen faucet was removed and discarded so it was no longer accessible to children.”
Core safety May 13, 2025 Inspection Supervision
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 9/30/19.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2025): “Staff person #1 was moved to a classroom where they were not alone with children. The staff person completed the mandated reporter training on 5/14/2025.”
Core safety May 13, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for staff # 2 contained a State Police PATCH receipt. The file lacked the State Police clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2025): “Staff #2 printed a copy of the actual State Police clearance and it was placed in their file.”
Citation May 13, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
There was a cracked bin lid in the OT room. There were 5 mirrors with chipped corners creating sharp edges in the preschool room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2025): “The items were removed from the classroom immediately by the Center Director and thrown away.”
Citation May 13, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Potentially hazardous food refrigerated 55 Pa. Code §3270.161(d)
There were 3 lunch boxes out of the refrigerator that contained cheese, lunch meat and yogurt in the preschool 1 room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2025): “The teacher placed the lunch boxes in the classroom refrigerator to ensure they were kept at the proper temperature.”
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Citation May 13, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
According to the Fire Detection System Test Log, the tests were greater than 30 days apart from 12/26/24 to 2/21/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2025): “The Center Director and/or Assistant Director will ensure that the fire alarm is tested every 30 days moving forward.”
Core safety Jan 28, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for staff # 1 lacked the date on the disclosure statement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2025): “The disclosure statement was dated and added to staff #1 file.”
Citation Jan 28, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
There was an uncovered electrical outlet in the lobby wall accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2025): “A receptacle cover was placed in the electrical outlet.”
Citation Jan 28, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
There was a missing window latch, and the bathroom countertop corner was chipped exposing splinters in the preschool room. The right-side wall panel of the shed in the playground was detached. The panel is bending outward exposing the interior.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2025): “The window latch was replaced with a new one. The bathroom countertop was repaired and new lamination was placed over the exposed chipping countertop.”
Citation Jan 28, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
There was damaged plaster on the right-side wall in the Kindergarten Prep bathroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2025): “The wall behind the bathroom door in the Kindergarten Prep classroom was patched.”
Citation Jan 28, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(g)
There was a broken toilet in the kindergarten Prep bathroom. The lid on the toilet tank in the preschool room bathroom appears not fit the toilet tank making it unstable and creating a pinching hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2025): “The toilet in the Kindergarten Prep classroom was plunged and now works properly. The lid to the tank of the toilet was replaced with one that fits correctly.”
Citation Jan 28, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
The blue small couch in the OT1 room was ripped exposing foam. There was a ripped rug in the YT room. There were 3 damaged yoga mats in the playroom. There was a broken basket in the Kindergarten Prep room. There was a broken mat exposing foam in the preschool bathroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2025): “The couch cushion and the rug were both removed from the classrooms.”
Citation Jan 28, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
The kitchen refrigerator thermometer was not operable. The temperature in the refrigerator was 47 degrees.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2025): “The kitchen refrigerator was replaced and a working thermometer was moved from the previous refrigerator into the new one.”
Citation Jan 28, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Child's hands washed 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)
Staff # 1 did not wash the child's hands after diapering.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2025): “The Center Director retrained staff #1 on proper diaper changing procedure. This included reviewing proper hand washing for themselves and the children.”
Citation Jan 28, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Disposable diapers 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(a)(3)
Staff # 1 was opening the hands-free covered can with her hands after diapering in the infant room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2025): “The Center Director retrained staff #1 on proper diaper changing procedure. This included reviewing proper hand washing and using the hands-free covered can.”
Citation Jan 28, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Disposable diapers 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(a)(3)
Staff #1 kept a soiled diaper on the changing table until she was done with the diaper change, instead of discarding it immediately into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2025): “The Center Director retrained staff #1 on proper diaper changing procedure. This included reviewing proper hand washing, disposing of diapers/ changing table paper, and using the hands-free covered can.”
Core safety May 14, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The files for Staff #1-7 contained the old disclosure statements that were not acceptable for recent hires.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 31, 2024): “The Center Director replaced the old disclosure statement in the file for new staff.”
Core safety May 14, 2024 Inspection Supervision
Water play table 55 Pa. Code §3270.115(c)
In the outside preschool play space in which the preschool class was playing there was water in the sensory table that was confirmed by the director that it was there from the previous day when it had rained and had not been emptied.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 31, 2024): “The Center Director emptied the sensory table and retrained staff on playground safety and standing water regulations.”
Citation May 14, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
The emergency parent letter did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 31, 2024): “A paragraph on specific accommodations was added to the original emergency parent letter.”
Citation May 14, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
In the toddler diapering area, a spray bottle of bleach/water solution was on the diaper table accessible to children. Also, in the diapering area the diaper creams were sitting on an open shelf right next to the top diapering area accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 31, 2024): “The classroom teacher placed the diaper cream in a bin immediately and placed it on top of the entire diaper cubby area which is at least 3.5 ft above the changing table surface. The bleach was placed in a locked cupboard.”
Citation May 14, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Screened 55 Pa. Code §3270.72(b)
In the older toddler room 2 windows were open that did not have screens.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 31, 2024): “The windows that do not have screens will remain shut and locked.”
Citation May 14, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
In the older toddler room, the rug under the sensory table was curling up causing a tripping hazard. In the preschool outside play space there was a rug by the older toddler room door that the top layer was separating from the bottom layer causing a tripping hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 31, 2024): “The Center Director replaced the outdoor rug and taped down the older toddler rug on 5/14/24.”
Citation May 14, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
There was peeling paint on the top poles of the fence surrounding the infant/young toddler, older toddler, and preschool outside play spaces.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 31, 2024): “The Center Director hired a handy man on 5/23/24 to sand and paint the outdoor fence.”
Citation May 14, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(g)
In the preschool bathroom the toilet in the left stall easily slid left and right, seeming to not be properly secured to the floor. This same toilet had a toilet seat that was cracked causing a pinching hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 5, 2024): “The Center Director hired a plumber to come on [date} and seal the toilet and replace the toilet seat.”
Citation May 14, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
In the indoor gross motor room, a wooden block had chipping paint and splintered corners.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 31, 2024): “The Center Director immediately removed the wooden block from the gross motor room.”
Citation May 14, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(c)
The outside older toddler and preschool play space had embedded equipment (PS-Tunnel, OT-embankment slide) without the proof for the proper ASTM rating for the protective surface covering.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2024): “The Center Director reached out to the company who installed the equipment 5/14/24. They are planning to come to the facility to test the two areas to provide proper documentation that states these areas meet the recommendation of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.”
Citation May 14, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
In the indoor gross motor room in which young toddler- preschool ages play there were blue foam blocks accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 31, 2024): “The Center Director removed these toys from an all ages area.”
Citation May 14, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Written consent 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(6)
The name on the medication for Child #1 was Children's All-Day Allergy and the name on the signed parental consent form was Zyrtec.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 31, 2024): “The Center Director corrected the medication name to Zyrtec and had the parent review and sign off on the medication form 5/14/24.”
Citation May 14, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Exam communicable disease/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)/3270.192(3)
The current health assessment on file for Staff #8 indicates that the staff person has a communicable/contagious disease, with no additional information given.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 31, 2024): “Staff # 8 got a letter of correction written by their PCP that communicated that they DID NOT have any communicable/contagious diseases.”
Citation May 14, 2024 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 fire alarm 30-day test log includes test dates 3/8/24-4/8/24(31 days) and 4/8/24-5/13/24(35 days), which are more than 30 days apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 31, 2024): “The Center Director will ensure that the fire alarm is tested every 30 days moving forward.”
Citation May 9, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(d)
The operator did not post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 30, 2023): “The operator created a sign for the emergency plan that is posted in the lobby. Letting the parents know the Emergency plan is available at their request.”
Citation May 9, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.72(c)
There was a hole on the back wall window screen in the preschool room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 30, 2023): “The Provider contacted facilities immediately and facilities came in on 5/10/2023, removed the screen and patched the hole.”
Citation May 9, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
The base board in the inside gross motor room was pulling of the wall. The base board along the wall by the sink in the preschool room was pulling of the wall. The blue vinyl floor in the prep Kindergarten room was lifting off creating a tripping hazard. The first window in the inside gross motor room lacked the handle exposing the bolt, this bolt is accessible to children. Both doors on the preschool playground shed are cracked on the bottom. The push bar metal plate in the toddler's playground was rusted and has sharp edges accessible to children. There was a uncovered internet box exposing a screw and wires on the OT room wall accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 30, 2023): “The Center Director contacted facilities immediately on 5/9/2023 and the following repairs were made to fix the issues on 5/10/2023. *Facilities repaired the baseboards and glued them back to the wall in the Movement Matters space and the Preschool classroom. *Facilities glued the blue vinyl floor…”
Citation May 9, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
There was chipped paint on the wall by the OT entry door.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 30, 2023): “Facilities painted over the chipped paint in the Twos classroom.”
Citation May 9, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
There was a clear cracked bin in the OT room. There was a black book holder in the inside gross motor room with exposed splinters. There was a cracked cup, a cracked plastic bin and a rusted garbage can in the in the Prep Kindergarten room. There was a broken circle yellow toy, a cracked bin and a cracked plastic lid in the preschool shed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 30, 2023): “The Center Director removed all cracked or broken materials. The book shelf was sanded and repainted.”
Citation May 9, 2023 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
The kitchen refrigerator temperature was 60 degrees. The thermometer in the kitchen refrigerator was not operable.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 30, 2023): “The Center Director placed a new thermometer immediately in the fridge and turned the fridge temperature down.”
Citation May 9, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
The file for staff #1 contained a current health assessment dated 6/13/21. It was not obtained within 24 months of the previous assessment dated 5/23/19.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 30, 2023): “Staff #1 has a current and up to date Health assessment.”
Citation May 9, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The file for staff # 2 lacked the one-hour updated health and safety training course, Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 by the deadline of 12/30/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 30, 2023): “Staff #2 completed updated health and safety training course.”
Citation Aug 1, 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 documentation that was previously submitted was reassessed and found to be for replacement parts. Therefore, there was no proof of purchase for the interconnected fire detection system.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 4, 2022): “The facility has completed an Attestation statement for Fire Safety Requirements facilities with interconnected systems and/or Lithium battery listed by Underwrites Laboratory.”
Core safety May 5, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for staff #4 who was provisionally hired (See IS Code Sheet) contained an FBI Clearance application date of 8-5-2021 which exceeded the first date with children. The file for staff #8 who was not provisionally hired (See IS Code Sheet) contained a FBI Clearance date of 12-11-2019 which exceeded the first date with children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 14, 2022): “The staff #4 had all clearances dated 8/5/2022. The staff #7 had all clearances dated by 12/11/2022.”
Citation May 5, 2022 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 file for child #1 who is a preschooler contained a health assessment and vaccinations dated more than 12 months after the previous health assessment and vaccinations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 14, 2022): “Child 1¿s parents were contacted immediately on 5/26/2022 and asked to provide a current and updated health report. Family provided it on 5/26/2022.”
Citation May 5, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The file for staff #1, staff #5 and staff #6 contained a Pediatric First Aid/CPR Training which was not an approved curriculum nor was the training taught by a PQAS trainer. Staff #1, 5, and 6 have all been employed more than 90 days in a childcare position.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 14, 2022): “Staff #1, Staff # 5, and Staff number 6# all completed first aid and CPR training on 6/1/2022 that was the approved curriculum and taught by a PQAS trainer.”
Citation May 5, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii)
The file for staff#1, staff #2, and staff #3 contained a fire safety training date of 2-17-2021 and 2-21-2022 which exceeded the mandatory training date of 2-17-2022 to receive the training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 14, 2022): “Staff #1, #2, and #3 completed their training on 2/21/22.”
Citation May 5, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(b)
The daily activity schedule was not posted in the Infant 1 Room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 14, 2022): “The written plan of daily activities was posted in the group space on 5/26/2022.”

“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.) $76.38 $72.06
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $72.46 $68.36
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $66.92 $63.05
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $62.08 $57.97
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $52.00 $49.00

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

Capacity 120 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Aug 12, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4 (accredited)
since Jan 29, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Bright Horizons Childrens Centers LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (724) 327-5020
State certificate # CER-00256290
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Common questions

Has Bright Horizons Child Development Center had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 9 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 Jun 25, 2026 (background checks): “The file for staff #1 contained a current Child Abuse clearance dated 8/23/24, that was not renewed within 60 months of the prior FBI clearance dated 10/15/18.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Bright Horizons Child Development Center?

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

STAR 4 (accredited), effective Jan 29, 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 Development Center compare with other daycares in Pittsburgh?

It is tied for #106 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 77% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Bright Horizons Child Development Center last inspected?

Jun 25, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Bright Horizons Child Development Center cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $76.38 for infant, $72.46 for young toddler, $66.92 for older toddler, $62.08 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Bright Horizons Child Development Center?

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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