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Pennsylvania · Philadelphia · 19140

Bright Minds Bright Beginnings

543 W Pike St, Philadelphia, PA 19140 · Philadelphia County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 4

Bright Minds Bright Beginnings is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 104 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 4 times. The state cited 45 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (19 of 45). 21 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #1,093 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 88% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 88% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Among the most cited
Tied for #1,093 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
3 Core-safety citations
42 Other citations
4 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
45 citations from 4 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 21 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 16, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Mar 16, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Feb 21, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jul 16, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Mar 19, 2024 · 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 19
Emergency preparedness 7
Training & qualifications 7
Background checks 3
Health & medication 3
Building & playground safety 3
Transportation 2
Food & feeding 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Mar 16, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During Renewal Inspection on 03/16/2026, Certification Staff observed that Staff Person #1 possessed an expired NSOR Certificate and Staff Person #5 did not possess an NSOR Certificate in the Staff Record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 7, 2026): “Operator will ensure compliance with CPSL and Chapter 3490 by ensuring all Facility Persons have all required clearances prior to working in a child care position at the facility. Operator will ensure that records for each Facility person contains the required documents under 3270.192(a).”
Citation Mar 16, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During Initial Inspection on 03/16/2026, Certification Staff observed that the facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 7, 2026): “Operator will ensure that the facility's emergency plan is updated to address continuity of operations.”
Citation Mar 16, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iv)
During Renewal Inspection on 03/16/2026, Certification Staff observed that Staff Person #1, Staff Person #4, and Staff Person #5 did not possess documentation of having completed training regarding the facility's Emergency Plan.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2026): “Operator will ensure that all Staff Persons receive training regarding the facility's Emergency Plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update.”
Citation Mar 16, 2026 Inspection Transportation
Excursions/Written parental consent 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(d)/3270.172(a)
During Renewal Inspection on 03/16/2026, Certification Staff observed that the Emergency Contact Forms for school-aged children transported to and from the facility in a vehicle owned by the operator did not include the required written parental consent for transportation, as the facility has used its own forms to document emergency contact information.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2026): “Operator will ensure that the Emergency Contact Forms for children transported to and from the facility in vehicles owned by the facility include the required written parental consent for travel.”
Citation Mar 16, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
During Renewal Inspection on 03/16/2026, Certification Staff observed that Staff Person #2 possessed a Health Assessment Form that did not include a date in which a tuberculosis test was performed and did not include results of the subsequent tuberculin skin test.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2026): “Operator will ensure that each Staff Person's Staff Record includes a health assessment which includes a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment with other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.”
Citation Mar 16, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
During Renewal Inspection on 03/16/2026, Certification Staff observed that the facility's emergency plan had not been sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 16, 2026): “Operator will ensure that facility's emergency plan and any subsequent updates are forwarded to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Citation Mar 16, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
During Renewal Inspection on 03/16/2026, Certification Staff observed that the Child Records for Child #1, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 did not include an initial health report.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 16, 2026): “Operator will ensure that the parent of each enrolled child provides an initial health report including immunization history no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.”
Citation Mar 16, 2026 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
During Renewal Inspection on 03/16/2026, Certification Staff observed the operator had not notified local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 16, 2026): “Operator will ensure that the facility notifies local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the facility annually.”
Citation Mar 16, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Director or designated staff person responsibility/Devices must be compliant 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)/3270.95(a)
During Renewal Inspection on 03/16/2026, Certification Staff observed that the facility's did not test its fire detection system every 30 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 16, 2026): “Operator will ensure that the facility's fire detection system is tested every 30 days and that documentation of each testing taking place is recorded on the facility's fire drill and detection log.”
Citation Mar 16, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)
During Renewal Inspection on 03/16/2026, Certification Staff observed that Staff Person #1 possessed an expired Pediatric First Aid/CPR Training Certificate.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2026): “Operator will ensure that each Staff Person possesses a valid and current Pediatric First Aid/CPR Training Certificate.”
Citation Mar 16, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2)
During Renewal Inspection on 03/16/2026, Certification Staff observed that the Fee Agreement Form for Child #1 did not include a fee amount or date on which the fee is to be paid, while the Fee Agreement Form for Child #4 did not include a fee amount.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2026): “Operator will ensure that the Fee Agreement Forms for all children enrolled at the facility include all required information as outlined in 3270.123(a), including a fee amount and the date on which the fee is to be paid.”
Citation Mar 16, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
During Renewal Inspection on 03/06/2026, Certification Staff observed that the child records for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 did not include a Child Service Report.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2026): “Operator will ensure that a Child Service Report is completed for each enrolled child at the facility to provide information on the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided to the child by the facility. Operator will ensure that the Child Service Report is…”
Citation Mar 16, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times/Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)/3270.123(a)(5)
During Renewal Inspection on 03/16/2026, Certification Staff observed that the Fee Agreement Forms for Child #1 and Child #2 did not specify an arrival time, the Fee Agreement Forms for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #5 did not specify a departure time, and Fee Agreement Form for Child #1 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2026): “Operator will ensure that the Fee Agreement Forms for all children enrolled at the facility include all required information as outlined in 3270.123(a), including an arrival time, a departure time, and information for persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Citation Mar 16, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
During Renewal Inspection on 03/16/2026, Certification Staff observed that the Fee Agreement Forms for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 did not specify a date of admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2026): “Operator will ensure that the Fee Agreement Forms for all children enrolled at the facility include all required information as outlined in 3270.123(a), including a date of admission.”
Citation Mar 16, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(6)
During Renewal Inspection on 03/16/2026, Certification Staff observed that the Emergency Contact Form for Child #2 did not include the name of the child's primary care physician/medical care, a telephone number for the child's primary care physician/medical care, or a health insurance policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2026): “Operator will ensure that the Emergency Contact Forms for all children enrolled at the facility include all of the required information specified in 3270.124, including the child's physician or source of medical care, health insurance coverage and policy number.”
Citation Mar 16, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During Renewal Inspection on 03/16/2026, Certification Staff observed that the Emergency Contact Form for Child #2 did not include an address for an individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2026): “Operator will ensure that the Emergency Contact Forms for all children enrolled at the facility include the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Citation Mar 16, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)/3270.181(c)
During Renewal Inspection on 03/16/2026, Certification Staff observed that the Emergency Contact Forms for multiple children in Older Toddler Room #1, Young Toddler Room #2, and Pre-K Room #3 were not reviewed or updated at least once in a 6-month period.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 16, 2026): “Operator will ensure that the Emergency Contact Forms maintained in the child care spaces within the facility are reviewed and signed at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.”
Citation Mar 16, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
During Renewal Inspection on 03/16/2026, Certification Staff observed that Emergency Contact Forms and Fee Agreement Forms for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 was not reviewed and signed once in a 6-month period.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2026): “Operator will ensure that a completed Emergency Contact Form is included in each enrolled child's record at the facility and that the form is reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period. Operator will ensure that a completed Fee Agreement Form is included in each enrolled child's record…”
Citation Mar 16, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name, address, and phone/Age 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i)
During Renewal Inspection on 03/16/2026, Certification Staff observed that the Staff Record for Staff Person #5 did not include verification of the Staff Person's home address or verification of the Staff Person's age.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2026): “Operator will ensure that each Staff Person's Staff Record includes verification of the Staff Person's home address and verification of the Staff Person's age.”
Citation Mar 16, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
During Renewal Inspection on 03/16/2026, Certification Staff observed that Staff Person #5 did not possess verification of education and experience at the onset of employment in the Staff Record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2026): “Operator will ensure that all Staff Persons Staff Record includes verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.”
Citation Mar 16, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During Renewal Inspection on 03/16/2026, Certification Staff observed that Staff Person #3 did not possess two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to his/her suitability to serve as a Facility Person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2026): “Operator will ensure that all Staff Persons possess two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to his/her suitability to serve as a Facility Person.”
Show 24 older citations
Core safety Feb 21, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 was missing state police clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2025): “Staff person 2 completed state police clearance 2/21/2025 day of inspection.”
Citation Feb 21, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
During renewal inspection checked the water temp. The water temp was 113° F in both sinks in the bathroom near the kitchen and in the bathroom on the second floor was 113° F and 114° F
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 25, 2025): “Provider turned the building water meter down,”
Citation Feb 21, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Screened/Above ground window opening restricted to 6" 55 Pa. Code §3270.72(b)/3270.72(d)
During renewal inspection certification rep observed screens missing in Super stars and Preschool room on the second floor.During renewal inspection certification rep observed the window Explorers room opened more than 6 inches. Corrected on site.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2025): “Provider ordered screens for the classroom that required screens. Upon arrival provider will ensure screens are in all windows indicated.”
Citation Feb 21, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During renewal inspection certification rep observed plaster in the infant room near the cribs.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2025): “Provider will have the repair the small portion of plaster in the infant room.”
Citation Feb 21, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
During renewal inspection certification rep check the temperature of the refrigerator in the kitchen. The temperature was 57° F.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2025): “Provider purchased a new refrigerator with an operating thermometer. shall be placed in the refrigerator. thermometer.”
Citation Feb 21, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Child 1 was missing health assessment
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2025): “Child 1 parent was notified to provide the program with an updated health assessment. Parent was provided with 5 days to complete the assessment or make a doctor appt to be in compliance.”
Citation Feb 21, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed the fire drill log. The last fire drill conducted was 11/2024.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2025): “Provider completed a fire drill with program the next day after inspection.”
Citation Feb 21, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing health and safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 13, 2025): “Provider removed Staff 1 from the classroom, to obtain health and safety training. Staff 1 completed required Health and Safety training.”
Citation Feb 21, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + postsecondary/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(4)/3270.192(2)(ii)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Experience for staff 3 needs to be verified.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2025): “Staff person provided experience documentation to show a minimum of 2 years of experience.”
Citation Feb 21, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
During renewal inspection, certification rep reviewed children's files. Child 1 and 2 were missing CSRs
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2025): “Program has completed a state approved assessment on missing child observation using TSG state approved assessment.”
Citation Feb 21, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Emergency contact and fee agreement were expired (3-19-24).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2025): “Provider updated child emergency contact and fee agreement.”
Core safety Jul 16, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During unannounced visit certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing NSOR, State police clearance for staff 2 didn't print correctly, Staff 2 was missing disclosure statement, State police clearance for staff 3 was missing date disseminated and Staff 3 was missing child abuse, FBI, NSOR and signed disclosure statement. Staff 4 did not have any clearances (staff was missing staff file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2024): “Staff person 1 has reapplied for NSOR and is not left unsupervised without staff that is in compliance. Staff 2 has signed disclosure statement, and applied for state police clearance. Staff 3 has all CPL documents Staff person 4 has completed file.”
Citation Jul 16, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During unannounced visit certification rep reviewed staff files. Emergency plan for staff 1 was missing staff signature.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2024): “Provider shall ensure all staff receives and signs the emergency plan at time of initial employment.”
Citation Jul 16, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
During unannounced visit certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff person #-1 (hire date 4-8-24) has not completed 1st aid CPR and 10 hour health and safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2024): “Staff person 1 has been scheduled for First Aid/CPR training for 8/5/2024. Staff person 1 shall be supervised at all times by AGS, primary staff person, or childcare staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If Staff person 1 fails to comply, staff person 1…”
Citation Jul 16, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
During unannounced visited certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 and 3 were missing a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2024): “Staff persons 2 and 3 has submitted High School Diploma”
Citation Jul 16, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Individual Records 55 Pa. Code §3270.191
During unannounced visit certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 4 was missing their file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2024): “Staff 4 file has been provided and on site”
Citation Jul 16, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During unannounced visit certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1, 2 and 3 were missing two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 15, 2024): “Staff 1,2, and 3 has completed two written nonfamily references.”
Citation Mar 19, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During initial inspection certification rep reviewed emergency plan. The emergency plan was missing continuity of operations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 25, 2024): “Programs owner will create an emergency plan to relate to operation of a facility and include Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Emergency plan will include…”
Citation Mar 19, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
During initial inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 was missing 10 hour health and safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 25, 2024): “Staff person #1 completed 10-hour Health and Safety training.”
Citation Mar 19, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
During initial inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 3 was missing annual evaluation
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 25, 2024): “Staff annual evaluation was completed and shared with staff #3.”
Citation Mar 19, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
During initial inspection certification rep reviewed child files. Emergency contact for child 1 was missing policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 25, 2024): “Child number one parent provided missing policy number information to program emergency contact form.”
Citation Mar 19, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)/3270.182(6)
During initial inspection certification rep reviewed child's file. Emergency contact for child 1 was missing signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.During initial inspection certification rep reviewed child's file. Emergency contact for child 1 was missing signed parental consent for transportation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 25, 2024): “Child number one parent provided program emergency contact signed parental consent for transportation, and administration of minor first-aid procedures.”
Citation Mar 19, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 3 was missing verification of childcare experience.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 25, 2024): “Staff 3 provided verification of childcare experience.”
Citation Mar 19, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During initial inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing 2 reference letters.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 25, 2024): “Staff person one provided two reference letters to remain in compliance.”

“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
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $72.78 $43.67
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $69.20 $41.52
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $65.90 $39.54
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $59.13 $35.48
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $27.00 $27.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $27.00 $27.00

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

Capacity 104 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Mar 25, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Oct 27, 2025 · what STARS means
Programs PA Pre-K Counts
Operator Bright Minds Bright Beginnings
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 583-5540
State certificate # CER-00255003
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Common questions

Has Bright Minds Bright Beginnings had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Mar 16, 2026 (background checks): “During Renewal Inspection on 03/16/2026, Certification Staff observed that Staff Person #1 possessed an expired NSOR Certificate and Staff Person #5 did not possess an NSOR Certificate in the Staff Record.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Bright Minds Bright Beginnings?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Bright Minds Bright Beginnings since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Bright Minds Bright Beginnings’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Oct 27, 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 Minds Bright Beginnings compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #1,093 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 88% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Bright Minds Bright Beginnings last inspected?

Mar 16, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Bright Minds Bright Beginnings cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $72.78 for infant, $69.20 for young toddler, $65.90 for older toddler, $59.13 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Bright Minds Bright Beginnings?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Bright Minds Bright Beginnings.

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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.

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