Bright Little Scholars LLC
Bright Little Scholars LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 17 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 11 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (4 of 11). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #383 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 69% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During renewal inspection on October 29, 2025, certification representative observed chipped paint downstairs behind the trash can, on the steps leading upstairs, and upstairs near the book shelf and next to the music area.
During complaint investigation, it was confirmed that staff was left alone with 11 preschool children on January 29, 2025 for at least 10 minutes.
During renewal inspection on December 6, 2023, the record of staff #1 did not contain an FBI clearance, and did not contain out of state clearances for the state of New Jersey (staff indicated at the time of inspection she lived in NJ 4 years ago - later stated that it was more than 5 years ago).
During renewal inspection on December 6, 2023, Cert rep observed building materials, fencing and disassembled furniture in the outdoor play space.
During renewal inspection on December 6, 2023, Cert rep observed areas of chipped paint in the downstairs childcare space.
During renewal inspection on December 6, 2023, the record of staff #2 did not contain two written, nonfamily references.
This information was self-reported by the owner. An employee violated company policies regarding social media, Staff #1 was seen on camera taking out her phone and using it to take photo of child. The message was on a social media page.
At the time of inspection the file for staff #1 was missing compliance with all CPSL requirements. The FBI was missing.
When tested, at the time of inspection, the water temperature at the sink on the second level of the facility used by the children for hand washing exceeded 110 degrees.
The file for facility child #1 did not have written proof of a recent physical at the time of inspection.
There was no written proof of education in the file for staff #1 at the time of inspection.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $75.00 | $64.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $72.00 | $61.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $69.00 | $59.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $69.00 | $59.00 |
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 Little Scholars LLC 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 Feb 13, 2025 (staff ratios): “During complaint investigation, it was confirmed that staff was left alone with 11 preschool children on January 29, 2025 for at least 10 minutes.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Bright Little Scholars LLC?
Pennsylvania lists 2 complaint investigations since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Bright Little Scholars LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Jun 13, 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 Little Scholars LLC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #383 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 69% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Bright Little Scholars LLC last inspected?
Oct 29, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Bright Little Scholars LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $75.00 for older toddler, $72.00 for preschool, $69.00 for young school-age, $69.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Bright Little Scholars LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Bright Little Scholars 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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