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Bright Kids Childcare Center LLC

4011 Fairdale Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19154 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 2

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

More citations than 50% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #660 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
0 Core-safety citations
19 Other citations
4 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
19 citations from 4 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 10 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 10, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Sep 10, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Aug 25, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Nov 4, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Jul 11, 2025 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 6
Building & playground safety 6
Emergency preparedness 4
Health & medication 2
Training & qualifications 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Sep 10, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child emergency contact person/Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(a)/3270.124(c)
On 9/10/26, at time of unannounced inspection, Child #1 emergency contact information was not on site at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2026): “The facility person had to contact the parents to get a copy of the emergency form. Parent sent a picture of the form, and it was printed and placed in the child's file within a hour of the inspection.”
Citation Aug 25, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Inaccessible to children 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(b)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2026): “First aid kits were removed from lower shelves and placed on a shelf inaccessible to children at time of inspection.”
Citation Aug 25, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)(3)/3270.182(1)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2026): “Child #4 parent is scheduling a physical, documentation will be placed in the file once obtained.”
Citation Aug 25, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Disposable diapers/Surfaces cleaned 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(a)(3)/3270.135(b)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2026): “I have added high steps for toddler. We use changing paper roll to protect the diaper mat. we will place the soiled diaper into trash directly. We will use disinfected spray after each use. We watched video from KidsCare and practiced change.”
Citation Aug 25, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
On 8/25/26, at time of renewal, no evidence of conducting an annual emergency drill was observed on file at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2026): “Director conducted a "lock down" emergency drill at the facility on 8/26/26. The drill was documented and will be kept on file.”
Citation Aug 25, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
On 8/25/26, at time of renewal, Staff #1 and Staff #2 files did not contain annual fire safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2026): “Staff #1 and Staff #2 completed fire safety training. A copy of the trainings will be placed in the files.”
Citation Aug 25, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2026): “Director will obtain addresses of individuals designated by the parent to whom the children may be released.”
Citation Aug 25, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
On 8/25/26, at time of renewal, Child #1, #2, #3 and #4 financial agreements were not updated at least every 6 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2026): “Director will update Child #1, #2, #3 and #4 financial agreements.”
Citation Aug 25, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Emergency master file updated 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)/3270.181(e)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2026): “Emergency contacts will be copied and placed in childcare spaces.”
Citation Aug 25, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2026): “Director obtained parental consent for emergency medical care and administration of minor first aid.”
Citation Jul 11, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when arises/Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 23, 2025): “Director will update facility's emergency plan to include a method to contact parents when an emergency arises and when it has ended. Director will update the parent letter to include this information.”
Citation Jul 11, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 23, 2025): “Once emergency plan has been updated with required information, Director will train Staff #1 in the facility's emergency plan.”
Citation Jul 11, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Outside Walkways/Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.64/3270.76
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 23, 2025): “All outdoor play space maintenance has been completed. Weeds were removed, carpet was cut to fit the space and glued down to prevent tripping. A white trellis was installed over the broken fence area to prevent injury. Broken glass was cleaned, and the area will be made inaccessible.”
Citation Jul 11, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
On 7/11/25, at time of inspection, water stains were observed on two ceiling tiles directly above the infant cribs.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 23, 2025): “Two water-stained ceiling tiles were replaced.”
Citation Jul 11, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 23, 2025): “Director will post handwashing signs that state the requirement of when to wash hands (before eating meals/snack and after toileting & diapering) at every sink, toilet and diapering area in the facility.”
Citation Jul 11, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Door opens in at landing 55 Pa. Code §3270.91(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 23, 2025): “Basement door has been locked using a key. A sign posted on door to remind that door must be locked at all times.”
Citation Jul 11, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size/Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)/3270.106(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 23, 2025): “Infant mattresses were ordered based on manufacturer specifications. All other mattresses were removed from the cribs and will not be utilized.”
Citation Jul 11, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan/Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(2)/3270.27(a)(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 23, 2025): “Director will update the existing emergency plan with an evacuation location away from the facility premises. An evacuation route leading to the evacuation location will be attached. Director will include accommodations for infants/toddlers and children with medical conditions.”
Citation Jul 11, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 23, 2025): “Director will post a written transport plan identifying procedure if a child needs emergency transport.”

“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

Issuance of Provisional Certificate of Compliance at the time of Initial Jul 25, 2025
COMPASS status: Pending Appeal · the center has since been granted a regular certificate

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

Capacity 32 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Nov 7, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 2
since Jul 8, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Bright kids childcare center LLC
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00261525
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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.

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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