Bright Ideas Childcare & Preschool INC · 1637 E Pleasant Valley, Altoona
Bright Ideas Childcare & Preschool INC is a certified child care center in Altoona, PA, with capacity for 66 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 4 times. The state cited 8 violations, none of them core-safety. None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #10 of 22 centers in Altoona and has fewer citations per inspection than 75% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The facility was observed to have a clear bottle with liquid contents in the 1-year-old room and a clear bottle that contained a clear liquid in the Frog Preschool room, neither bottle had a label identifying their contents.
The file for child #1 was observed to lack an immunization record that documented the child's immunized status is accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.
The facility's preschool room was observed to have a container of Johnson's baby creamy oil aloe & vitamin e labeled "keep out of the reach of children" in an unlocked file cabinet drawer that was accessible to children.
The facility's young infant room was observed to have a lidded, hands-free trash receptacle used to collect trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement that lacked a plastic-liner.
The facility was observed to have a medication log for child #2 (Albuterol) that failed to include the amount of medication administered.
The facility was observed to have medication logs for child #1 (Epinephrine) and child #2 (Albuterol Sulfate) that failed to include special notes related to problems of administration.
Two infant bottles located on the counter filled with water in the infant room were observed not to be labeled with the name of the child it is intended for.
It was observed that the facility did not have posted how to access the regulations electronically.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $32.00 | $26.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $32.00 | $26.00 |
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
Common questions
Has Bright Ideas Childcare & Preschool INC had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 8 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Bright Ideas Childcare & Preschool INC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Bright Ideas Childcare & Preschool INC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Bright Ideas Childcare & Preschool INC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Dec 22, 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 Ideas Childcare & Preschool INC compare with other daycares in Altoona?
It is tied for #10 of 22 centers in Altoona by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 75% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Bright Ideas Childcare & Preschool INC last inspected?
Aug 12, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Bright Ideas Childcare & Preschool INC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $38.00 for newborn, $38.00 for infant, $37.00 for young toddler, $37.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Bright Ideas Childcare & Preschool INC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Bright Ideas Childcare And Preschool INC.
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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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