Bright Star Learning Center II
Bright Star Learning Center II is a certified child care center in New Castle, PA, with capacity for 71 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 52 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (26 of 52). 9 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #8 of 16 centers in New Castle and has more citations per inspection than 76% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The baseboard heating register accessible to children in the upstairs toddler 2 room was 132 degrees Fahrenheit when touched.
The cold air register in the upstairs toddler 2 room on the floor by the diaper table was bent up causing a tripping hazard. In the preschool room under the TV the rug was fraying. In the outside space the dryer vent pipe coming out of the wall was cracked causing a pinching hazard.
In the upstairs toddler 2 room there was peeling paint around the heating register by the entrance.
The two most recent health assessments for child #2, (See LIS Code Sheet), are dated 12/20/23 and 1/2/25 which are more than 12 months apart.
The last document emergency drill was dated 10/25/24 which is more than 12 months ago.
Child #3, 4, and 5 files contained a child service report dated 10/2025 which is more than 6 months after date of enrollment(See LIS Code Sheet).
Child #1's file did not contain the health insurance coverage.
Child #2's two most recent 6-month review signatures for the emergency contact form on file are dated 11/15/24 and 6/16/25 which is more than 6 months apart.
Child #2's two most recent 6-month review signatures for the financial agreement on file are dated 11/15/24 and 6/16/25 which is more than 6 months apart.
There was dirt on the window ledges in the Toddler 2 room and the ceiling fan had thick layers of dust on the paddles.
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There was peeling paint on the window ledges, baseboards, and cupboards throughout the Toddler 2 room. In the hallway outside the entrance to the Toddler 2 room, some of the paint was ripped off the wall.
The trash can in the children's bathroom upstairs lacked a cover.
Documentation of the fire alarm system tests showed more than 30 days between testing: 1/3/25 and 2/28/25; 3/28/25 and 4/28/25.
The file for staff #1 was observed to not contain Ohio clearances within 45 days of hire(See LIS Code sheet). The file for staff #2 was observed to contain a state police clearance that did not include the dissemination date which makes it invalid. A new state police clearance was obtained for staff #2 on 11/18/24. The file for staff #3 was observed to contain a state police clearance that did not include the dissemination date which makes it invalid. A new state police clearance was obtained on 11/18/24. The file for staff #5 was observed to contain a state police clearance that did not include the dissemination date which makes it invalid.
In the toddler 2 room was a brown extension cord that was missing outlet covers. In the old infant room 3 outlets were missing protective covers.
In the toddler 2 room there was a spray bottle marked as containing a bleach solution that was on the counter in the eating area accessible to children. In the old infant room under sink in an unlocked cabinet was a hand sanitizer that stated keep out of reach of children accessible to children.
In the toddler 2 room the screen to the window in the eating area has a large hole in it.
In the toddler 2 bathroom, which is on the 2nd floor, the window was open with no locks to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.
In the toddler 1 room the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted.
The first aid kit in the toddler 2 room was missing tweezers.
In the toddler 2 room there was a nail protruding from the bottom draw of the built ins. In the old infant room, the wallpaper was peeling and not in good repair. The outdoor carpet in the outdoor play space was bunching up causing a tripping hazard.
In the toddler 2 room there was peeling paint under the window in with the A/C on the left. In the grass outdoor play space there was peeling paint around the windows.
In the school age room bathroom, a hand washing sign was missing from above the toilet.
In the toddler 2 room in the eating area the middle draw contained plastic bags accessible to children. In the Pre-K Counts room were foam blocks with teeth marks.
The cubbies outside the bathroom in the toddler 2 room was not attached to the wall making it unstable when touched. In the old infant room was a tall white cabinet that was not attached to the wall making it unstable when touched.
In toddler 1 room the thermometer in the refrigerator was broken.
Child #2's, a preschool age child(See LIS Code Sheet), two most recent health assessments are dated 11/28/22 and 8/27/24 which are which are more than 12 months apart.
In the file for staff #3 was a doctors appointment summary which was not acceptable as a staff health assessment. Staff #5 two most recent health assessments are dated 11/17/21 and 1/18/24 which are more than 24 months apart.
The infant bottles were not labeled.
The fire alarm testing log contained the following dates 12/15/23-1/15/24, 1/15/24-2/15/24,3/15/24-4/15/24, 7/12/24-8/12/24, 8/12/24-9/12/24, 10/11/24-11/18/24 which are more than 30 days apart.
Child #2's initial health assessment dated 11/28/22 was more than 60 days after enrollment(See LIS Code Sheet). Child #3's initial health assessment dated 11/1/24 was more than 60 days after enrollment(See LIS Code Sheet).
There was no daily schedule posted in the old infant room.
Child #1 and 2's financial agreements were missing the fee amount.
The financial agreement for child #3 did not contain arrival and departure times.
The financial agreement for child #3 did not contain the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
The financial agreement for child #4 did not contain the date of the child's admission.
Child #1's file did not contain the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Child #2's file was missing the address for one individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Staff person #4 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid and CPR.
The first-aid kit in the school-age room was lacking scissors.
The file for Child #2 contained an immunization record that was lacking the annual influenza immunization. The file for Child #3 contained an immunization record that was lacking 2 doses of DTAP, 1 dose of HIB, 2 doses of pneumococcal, 1 dose of polio, 1 dose of MMR, 1 dose of Varicella, 2 doses of Hepatitis A and the annual influenza immunization.
The file for Staff #3 contained a TB screening that was done 8.31.21, which was more than 12 months prior to the staff's start date(see LIS code sheet).
The file for Staff #1 contains the Health and Safety Basics that was completed 8.26.16 which was prior to the acceptable dates and therefore needs to take the 10 hour Building Blocks training. The file for Staff #3 was lacking the one hour health and safety update training.
The file for Child #1 contained an agreement form that was lacking the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
The file for Staff #2 was lacking two written, nonfamily reference letters.
The operator failed to provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations electronically.
The hot water temperature at the sink in the infant room was measured at 150 degrees Fahrenheit.
Three exposed nails were observed in areas accessible to children in care in the Pre-K 2 room. A sharply edged metal brace clip was observed on a heating register in an area accessible to children in care in the School Age Room. Contact with said areas could result in laceration or puncture injuries. In an area accessible to children in the Toddler Room, two exposed screws were observed protruding from the wall which could cause puncture and/or laceration injuries.
Two toilets used by children in care, one in the upstairs hallway and one in the Toddler Room, were observed to have upwardly facing, exposed bolts protruding from the base of each toilet in the area where the toilet is secured to the floor. Contact with said bolts could cause puncture and/or laceration injuries.
A dime-sized area of peeling paint was observed near the closet door in the Toddler Room.
An approximately 8"x12"x8" plastic storage bin in an area accessible to children in care in the Pre-K 1 Room was observed to have a cracked edge that could cause pinch point injuries. In an area accessible to children in the outside play space, a crack was observed on a plastic log cabin playhouse. Contact with said cracked edge could result in pinch point injuries.
Facility lacked proof of purchase of the inter-connected smoke alarms.
“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) | $50.00 | $41.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $50.00 | $41.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $48.00 | $42.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $47.00 | $43.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $46.00 | $40.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $42.00 | $33.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $42.00 | $33.00 |
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 Center II 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 Nov 18, 2024 (background checks): “The file for staff #1 was observed to not contain Ohio clearances within 45 days of hire(See LIS Code sheet). The file for staff #2 was observed to contain a state police clearance that did not include the dissemination…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Bright Star Learning Center II?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Bright Star Learning Center II since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Bright Star Learning Center II’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Jun 4, 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 Star Learning Center II compare with other daycares in New Castle?
It is #8 of 16 centers in New Castle by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 76% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Bright Star Learning Center II last inspected?
Nov 17, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Bright Star Learning Center II cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $50.00 for newborn, $50.00 for infant, $48.00 for young toddler, $47.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Bright Star Learning Center II?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Bright Star Learning Center 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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