Bright Kids Childcare Center LLC
Bright Kids Childcare Center LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 32 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 4 times. The state cited 19 violations, none of them core-safety. 10 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #660 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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On 9/10/26, at time of unannounced inspection, Child #1 emergency contact information was not on site at the facility.
On 8/25/26, at time of renewal, first aid kits were observed accessible to children on low shelves located in the young toddler and preschool areas.
On 8/25/26, at time of renewal, Child #4 file did not contain an updated health report. The health report on file was dated 8/8/25.
On 8/25/26, at time of renewal, certification rep observed Staff #1 changing a diaper in the young toddler area. Staff #1 was observed placing the soiled diaper in a plastic cup attached to the side of diaper changing pad instead of placing it directly into a plastic-lined hands free covered can. Upon completing the diaper changing, Staff #1 discarded the soiled diaper in the plastic-lined hands free covered can but did not disinfect the diapering area, including the plastic cup where the soiled diaper was placed.
On 8/25/26, at time of renewal, no evidence of conducting an annual emergency drill was observed on file at the facility.
On 8/25/26, at time of renewal, Staff #1 and Staff #2 files did not contain annual fire safety training.
On 8/25/26, at time of renewal, Child #1 and Child #2 emergency contact information did not include the addresses of designated release persons.
On 8/25/26, at time of renewal, Child #1, #2, #3 and #4 financial agreements were not updated at least every 6 months.
On 8/25/26, at time of renewal, emergency contact information observed in the childcare spaces were not updated at least every 6 months as required.
On 8/25/26, at time of renewal, Child #1 emergency contact information did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and administration of minor first aid by facility staff.
On 7/11/25, at time of inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not provide a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises and a method to inform parents that the emergency has ended.
On 7/11/25, at time of inspection, Staff #1 file did not contain documentation stating they were trained in the facility's emergency plan.
On 7/11/25, at time of inspection, weeds, broken glass were observed accessible to children in the outdoor space. A section of wire fencing surrounding the playground area was damaged, with broken and bent wires protruding. The sharp, pointed edges pose a risk of injury to children. Additionally, the artificial grass carpet located on the play space was not improperly installed with edges that are rolled up due to excess length.
On 7/11/25, at time of inspection, water stains were observed on two ceiling tiles directly above the infant cribs.
On 7/11/25, at time of inspection, handwashing signs with the requirement for when hands shall be washed was not posted at every sink, toilet and diapering area in the facility.
On 7/11/25, at time of inspection, unlocked door leading directly into the basement stairwell (without a landing) was observed in the rear of the facility leading out to the play space.
On 7/11/25, at time of inspection, rest mats being utilized as mattresses were observed in four cribs located in the infant area. The mats did not fit properly within the crib frame (approximately 2" short on all sides) and failed to meet the manufacturer's specified dimensions for a crib mattress.
On 7/11/25, at time of inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not provide accommodations for evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. Additionally, the facility's emergency plan did not provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with chronic medical conditions.
On 7/11/25, at time of inspection, a written emergency transport plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care, including staffing provisions in event of an emergency, was not displayed conspicuously in the childcare space.
“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.
Enforcement actions
Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.
About this center
Common questions
Has Bright Kids Childcare Center LLC had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 19 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Bright Kids Childcare Center LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Bright Kids Childcare Center LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Bright Kids Childcare Center LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Jul 8, 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 Kids Childcare Center LLC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #660 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Bright Kids Childcare Center LLC last inspected?
Sep 10, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs Bright Kids Childcare Center LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Bright kids childcare center 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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