Bright Star Learning Center site 4
Bright Star Learning Center site 4 is a certified child care center in New Castle, PA, with capacity for 72 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 3 times. The state cited 12 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for building & playground safety (6 of 12). 4 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #3 of 16 centers in New Castle and has fewer citations per inspection than 57% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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There was splintering on the left side of the wooden structure in the outside play space.
The facility has not completed an emergency drill in the past 12 months.
The facility did not have a director employed at the facility at the time of inspection.
Child #1's file did not contain the enrolling parent's work address and telephone number.
The water from the sink in the first bathroom in the second hall was 112.3 degrees F.
In the last room on the right there was no first aid kit in the child care space.
The fire alarm testing log contained the following dates: 12/13/24-1/23/25 which is more than 30 days apart.
Child #1's file was missing the house number for one individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The most recent 6-month review signature for the emergency contact form on file for Child #2 is dated 6/5/24 which is more than 6 months ago.
The most recent 6-month review signature for the financial agreement on file for Child #2 is dated 6/5/24 which is more than 6 months ago.
The emergency exit door in the school age 2 room was missing visual strips/identification.
A hand washing sign was missing from above 2 separate bathroom sinks.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 site 4 had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 12 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Bright Star Learning Center site 4?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Bright Star Learning Center site 4 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 site 4’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Oct 30, 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 Center site 4 compare with other daycares in New Castle?
It is #3 of 16 centers in New Castle by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 57% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Bright Star Learning Center site 4 last inspected?
Nov 13, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Bright Star Learning Center site 4 cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $48.00 for young toddler, $47.00 for older toddler, $46.00 for preschool, $42.00 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Bright Star Learning Center site 4?
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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