Bright Horizons Childrens Centers
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
On 3/26/24, at time of renewal, Staff #1 file did not contain results of out of state clearances required by CPSL.
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).
On 3/26/24, at time of renewal inspection, torn rest mats with exposed stuffing were observed in the Toddler Two 1 Room.
On 3/26/24, at time of renewal, Staff #2 health assessment did not address communicable diseases and the suitability to provide child care.
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.
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.
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.
On 3/26/24, at time of renewal, Staff #4 file did not contain annual fire safety training.
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
“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
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
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.
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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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