Bright Star Learning Academy LLC
Bright Star Learning Academy LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 44 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 7 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for health & medication (3 of 7). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #185 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 83% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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At the time of inspection, within in the reach of facility children. There were toxics plants in the preschool area.
During nap at the time of inspection, facility child #1 was observed sleeping on a small sofa in the book reading area.
The lunch (cold cut sandwich) for facility child #1 and two other children was kept in their cubbies. The lunches contained foods which required refrigeration; meat and cheeses.
CR noticed the health assessment in the file for staff #1 was altered. Staff #1 copied the health assessment for staff #2 and changed the name. The ink on the original assessment was blue; the altered form was printed in all black.
At time of inspection, the green picnic table in the facility play yard had extremely chipped paint.
During time of inspection, child #1-3 did not have updated influenza immunization and/or immunization exemption forms documented in their records.
A staff person at facility singled out a child and used harsh and demeaning language calling her "fat girl" in front of other children in her care.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $69.00 | $56.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $64.00 | $53.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $60.00 | $50.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $57.00 | $48.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $51.00 | $40.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $51.00 | $40.00 |
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 Star Learning Academy LLC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 Dec 10, 2021 (caregiver conduct): “A staff person at facility singled out a child and used harsh and demeaning language calling her "fat girl" in front of other children in her care.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Bright Star Learning Academy LLC?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation 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 Star Learning Academy LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Oct 21, 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 Star Learning Academy LLC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #185 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 83% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Bright Star Learning Academy LLC last inspected?
Mar 9, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Bright Star Learning Academy LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $69.00 for infant, $64.00 for young toddler, $60.00 for older toddler, $57.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Bright Star Learning Academy LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Bright Star Learning Academy 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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