Bright Minds Learning Center
Bright Minds Learning Center is a certified child care center in Fountain Hill, PA, with capacity for 41 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 19 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (7 of 19). 8 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #42 of 155 centers in Lehigh County and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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An allocated unannounced inspection was conducted 9/18/26. At that time, Staff Person #2 named six children in their group. Five of the children were older toddlers and one child was a young toddler. This group of children requires two staff to maintain proper staff to child ratio.
An allocated unannounced inspection was conducted 9/18/26. At that time, an infant was observed sleeping in the Infant Room in a pack-n-play. A pacifier with a strap attached to it and a strawberry shaped teether were observed in the pack-n-play with the child.
An allocated unannounced inspection was conducted 9/18/26. At that time, a new crockpot was observed on the counter in the kitchen area where it was accessible to the children as they pass through the kitchen area to reach the bathrooms. The crockpot was heating the children's lunch for the day, and the outside temperature of the crockpot had reached a temperature of 170° F.
An allocated unannounced inspection was conducted 9/18/26. At that time, peeling paint was observed on the door of the Toddler Room that exits the building.
An allocated unannounced inspection was conducted 9/18/26. At that time, the file for Staff Person #1 was reviewed. The file did not include verification of high school education to qualify the staff as an aide.
An allocated unannounced inspection was conducted 9/18/26. At that time, the file for Staff Person #1 was reviewed. The file did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/10/26. At that time, magnetic tiles were observed in the toddler room, where young and older toddlers were receiving care. The magnetic tiles are recommended for ages three and up.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/10/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #1 did not include the business name, address, and phone number of the parent.
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/28/25. At that time, a sleeve of diapers contained in plastic packaging was observed in a floor level cubby in the infant room where it was accessible to the young toddlers in care.
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/28/25. At that time, the emergency transportation plan was not posted in each child care space or located in the emergency backpacks that accompany children when leaving the facility.
An unannounced inspection was conducted 9/30/24. At that time, the file for the new staff was reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 did not include the PA Child Abuse clearance for employment. Staff Person #1 had a volunteer PA Child Abuse clearance on file.
An unannounced inspection was conducted 9/30/24. At that time, a window was open in the kitchen area that was not equipped with a screen.
An unannounced inspection was conducted 9/30/24. At that time, ripped seats were observed on the school bus used to transport children by the facility.
An unannounced inspection was conducted 9/30/24. At that time, the file for the new staff was reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 only included one written, nonfamily letter of reference.
Facility staff #1 did not have a health assessment in over 24 months from 2/13/20 to 3/6/22.
Facility staff # 2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: PQAS approved Pediatric First Aid and CPR.
Facility person # 1 hired and working in child care since 5/9/16 did not complete the mandated reporter training in over 5 years from 12/6/16 to 3/17/22. Facility person # 2 hired and working at facility since 3/7/22 did not have the NSOR on file or request for the NSOR at time of hire. Facility person # 2 did not have the NSOR until 3/16/22. Facility does not have a waiver on file.
Facility has no documentation of an emergency drill being conducted in 2021. Facility has not sent the emergency plan to the local municipality since 2019.
Facility does not have proof of annual fire alarm and smoke detector system inspection on file.
“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) | $54.00 | $45.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $54.00 | $45.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $51.00 | $43.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $50.00 | $42.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $48.00 | $38.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $41.00 | $32.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $41.00 | $32.00 |
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 Minds Learning Center 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 Sep 18, 2026 (staff ratios): “An allocated unannounced inspection was conducted 9/18/26. At that time, Staff Person #2 named six children in their group. Five of the children were older toddlers and one child was a young toddler. This group of…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Bright Minds Learning Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Bright Minds Learning Center 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 Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Apr 29, 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 Minds Learning Center compare with other daycares in Lehigh County?
It is tied for #42 of 155 centers in Lehigh County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Bright Minds Learning Center last inspected?
Sep 18, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Bright Minds Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $54.00 for newborn, $54.00 for infant, $51.00 for young toddler, $50.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Bright Minds Learning Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Anna Mendela.
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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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