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Bright Horizons Childrens Centers

3200 Horizon Dr Ste 110, King of Prussia, PA 19406 · Montgomery County
2 core-safety citations in last 12 months Keystone STAR 4 (accredited)

Bright Horizons Childrens Centers is a certified child care center in King of Prussia, PA, with capacity for 164 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 19 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (6 of 19). 6 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #8 of 16 centers in King of Prussia and has fewer citations per inspection than 62% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 62% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#8 of 16 centers in King of Prussia
4 Core-safety citations
15 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
19 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 6 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 17, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Apr 17, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Nov 10, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation found Nov 10, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Apr 10, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Mar 26, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Apr 14, 2023 · Inspection · no citation Apr 19, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications 6
Emergency preparedness 3
Background checks 2
Records & paperwork 2
Supervision 2
Building & playground safety 2
Health & medication 2

Citations, newest first

Core safety Apr 17, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 04/17/2026, the file for Staff Person #1 did not contain a completed PA Child Abuse Clearance or a completed National Sex Offender Registry Clearance. The file for Staff Person #3 indicated that the staff person resided out of state within the past 60 months but the file for Staff Person #3 did not contain the completed New Jersey Criminal History Clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 26, 2026): “Staff Person #1 was serving as support to the center and was removed from the center and has not returned. Staff Person #3 did not work in a childcare position at the facility until her New Jersey Clearance was received. Staff Person#3's clearance was received and placed in file on 04/2026.”
Citation Apr 17, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection, conducted on 04/17/2026, the file for Staff Person #1 did not contain verification of the completion of training regarding the facilities emergency plan at time of initial employment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 26, 2026): “Staff Person #1 was serving as support to the center and was removed from the center and has not returned.”
Citation Apr 17, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Professional development certificate 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.31(g)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection, conducted on 04/17/2026, the files for Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 did not contain verification of the completion of all the components of the required Health and Safety Trainings.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 26, 2026): “Staff Person #1 was serving as support to the center and was removed from the center and has not returned. Staff Person #2 has completed the required Health and Safety Part 1 and Part 2 Trainings on May 7th, 2026, and verification of the trainings have been placed in the staff file.”
Citation Apr 17, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name, address, and phone/Age 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection, conducted on 04/17/2026, the file for Staff Person #1 did not contain verification of the facility person's name, age and address.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 26, 2026): “Staff Person #1 was serving as support to the center and was removed from the center and has not returned.”
Citation Apr 17, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection, conducted on 04/17/2026, the file for Staff Person #1 did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 26, 2026): “Staff Person #1 was serving as support to the center and was removed from the center and has not returned.”
Core safety Nov 10, 2025 Self-reported violation Supervision
Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
Based on the interviews conducted at the time of the Investigation on 11/10/2025, it was determined that Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2, left Child #1 unsupervised in the vestibule area of the facility for at least 6 mins, when the class was returning from the outdoor play space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 15, 2026): “On 11/10/2025, all teaching staff participated in a 2-hour PA Keys Training focused on the Definition of Supervision; Counting Name-to-Face Procedures; Proper Positioning for Active Supervision, and Child Interactive Strategies. This training reinforced Staff accountability and clarified…”
Citation Apr 10, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Measurement and use of indoor child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.61
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 04/10/2025, the previously measured childcare space in the Two's 2 Classroom was being utilized as storage space and the previously measured childcare space in the Preschool 3 Classroom was being utilized as indoor play space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 1, 2025): “At the time of inspection previously measured childcare space in the Preschool 3 Classroom was being utilized as a storage space. Items that were being stored in the Preschool 3 are being removed and the classroom reset as a preschool classroom. The previously measured childcare space in the Two's…”
Citation Apr 10, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 04/10/2025, the facility's Emergency Plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 21, 2025): “Provider will add evacuation for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions to the emergency plan.”
Citation Apr 10, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 04/10/2025, the file for Staff Person #2 did not contain verification of the completion of a PQAS approved Pediatric First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation training from a PQAS certified instructor.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 21, 2025): “Staff person #2 will complete the required training-on April 11, 2025. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 shall be supervised when interacting with children by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation.”
Citation Apr 10, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Professional development certificate 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.31(g)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 04/10/2025, Staff Person #1 was observed working alone with four Infants. The file for Staff Person #1, hired 05/14/2018 did not contain verification of the completion of the required Health and Safety Trainings. The file only contained verification of the Health and Safety Basics 6-hours training, dated 11/08/2016.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 22, 2025): “Staff person #1 shall provide evidence of having completed completing the Health and Safety update required by the office of childcare.”
Core safety Mar 26, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
On 3/26/24, at time of renewal, Staff #1 file did not contain results of out of state clearances required by CPSL.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2024): “Staff #1 will request out of state NJ Criminal/Child Abuse Clearances as required.”
Core safety Mar 26, 2024 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
On 3/26/24, at time of renewal inspection, Staff #6 was observed changing a diaper in the Toddler Two 1 Room. The diaper changing table is positioned against a wall that prevents direct supervision in the front part of the childcare space where the classroom door and bathroom door is located. Staff #6 was not able to directly supervise Child #1 while changing diapers. During this time, Cert rep observed Child #1 pull down the exit handle of the classroom door. Child #1 was also observed unlocking the classroom bathroom door (the bathroom is shared with the neighboring classroom).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 19, 2024): “On 4/10/2024, the Center Director purchased hook and eye locks that the campus Property Manager has installed inside the bathroom door to the Toddler / Two 1 room, at a location only reachable to an adult. In addition, a child-proof door lever safety lock has been purchased and placed on the…”
Citation Mar 26, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
On 3/26/24, at time of renewal inspection, torn rest mats with exposed stuffing were observed in the Toddler Two 1 Room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 26, 2024): “All torn rest mats were removed and replaced with new rest mats at the time of inspection.”
Citation Mar 26, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5)
On 3/26/24, at time of renewal, Staff #2 health assessment did not address communicable diseases and the suitability to provide child care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2024): “On 4/10/2024, Staff #2 obtained a new health assessment that addresses her lack of communicable diseases and her suitability to provide childcare.”
Citation Mar 26, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days/Written record 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9)
On 3/26/24, at time of renewal inspection, the facility did not have evidence of a fire drill being conducted at least once in a 60 day period. The last fire drill on file was dated 1/12/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 19, 2024): “On 3/29/2024 the Center conducted a fire drill and logged its completion to document ongoing drills are conducted at least once in a 60 day period moving forward.”
Citation Mar 26, 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)
On 3/26/24, at time of renewal, no evidence of proof of purchase/date of installation of interconnected fire detection system was on file at the facility as required by Panic & Fire Act of 2020.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2024): “On 4/1/2024 the Center Director retrieved an Attestation Statement of Fire Safety Requirements from the Center's Property Manager responsible for the fire detection system. This document was placed on file a the Center as evidence of compliance with fire detection system requirement standards.”
Citation Mar 26, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.14
On 3/26/24, at time of renewal, Staff #2, Staff #3 and Staff #5 files did not contain the one-hour Health & Safety Training Update required by the OCC.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2024): “Staff #2, 3 and 5 shall provide evidence of completing the one hour Health & Safety Training Update required by the Office of Childcare.”
Citation Mar 26, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
On 3/26/24, at time of renewal, Staff #4 file did not contain annual fire safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2024): “On 4/1/2024 Staff #4 completed the annual fire safety training required by OCC”
Citation Mar 26, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10)
On 3/26/24, at time of renewal, Staff #3 and Staff #4 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric First Aid/CPR
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2024): “Staff persons #3 and #4 will have until 4/12/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff persons #3 & #4 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If…”

“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.

Complaint investigations and reported incidents

Violation found Nov 10, 2025 Self-reported violation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.

Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.

Daily rates

Age group Full time, per day Part time, per day
Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) $84.40 —
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $84.40 —
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $79.60 —
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $79.60 —
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $67.60 —
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $67.60 $34.78
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $67.60 $34.78

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 164 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Jun 1, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4 (accredited)
since Nov 25, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Bright Horizons Childrens Centers LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (610) 768-5642
State certificate # CER-00256983
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Common questions

Has Bright Horizons Childrens Centers had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 4 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 Apr 17, 2026 (background checks): “At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 04/17/2026, the file for Staff Person #1 did not contain a completed PA Child Abuse Clearance or a completed National Sex Offender Registry Clearance. The file for…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Bright Horizons Childrens Centers?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Bright Horizons Childrens Centers 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 Childrens Centers’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4 (accredited), effective Nov 25, 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 Childrens Centers compare with other daycares in King of Prussia?

It is #8 of 16 centers in King of Prussia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 62% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Bright Horizons Childrens Centers last inspected?

Apr 17, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Bright Horizons Childrens Centers cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $84.40 for newborn, $84.40 for infant, $79.60 for young toddler, $79.60 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Bright Horizons Childrens Centers?

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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