Brightpath Souderton

76 S County Line Rd, Souderton, PA 18964 · Montgomery County

1 core-safety citation in last 12 months 3 complaint investigations found violations Keystone STAR 1

Brightpath Souderton is a certified child care center in Souderton, PA, with capacity for 148 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 3 complaint investigations. The state cited 63 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (29 of 63). 26 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 7 centers in Souderton and has more citations per inspection than 79% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 79% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most

#5 of 7 centers in Souderton

3 Core-safety citations

60 Other citations

7 Inspections

3 Complaint investigations that found violations

63 citations from 10 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 26 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 2, 2026

Every state visit

Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 29

Emergency preparedness 9

Building & playground safety 7

Transportation 7

Training & qualifications 6

Caregiver conduct 2

Staff ratios 1

Health & medication 1

Food & feeding 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Aug 10, 2026 Complaint investigation Staff ratios

Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51/3270.52

During the complaint investigation it was found staff #1 and staff #2 were grouped together in a mixed aged group with a total of 12 children, the youngest child in age was 1 years old, exceeding the maximum group size, young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 3, 2026): “We rearranged staff schedules to ensure that required staff-to-child ratios and proper supervision are maintained at all times, in accordance with the maximum group size requirements for each age level. When children are grouped in mixed-age classrooms or groups, the age of the youngest child in…”

Citation Jan 29, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety

Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76

At the time of the inspection ceiling tiles in the infant room (room 108) had dried water stains and not in good repair.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2026): “Legal entity will ensure that the damaged ceiling tile is replaced. A photo or replaced ceiling tile will be submitted to OCDEL for evidence of correction.”

Citation Jan 29, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety

Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed 55 Pa. Code §3270.91(a)

At the time of the inspection the front exit (by the infant room / room 108) was blocked with snow and ice from a storm that occurred two weeks prior.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2026): “The legal entity will ensure that the snow removal company clears the exit and egress from the Infant/Toddler Playground's fire exit. The director will submit a picture to OCDEL for evidence of completion.”

Citation Jan 29, 2026 Inspection Health & medication

Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)

At the time of the inspection the rest equipment for child #9 was not labeled.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2026): “Legal entity will ensue that child #9's rest equipment is labeled and a copy is submitted to OCDEL for evidence of correction.”

Citation Jan 29, 2026 Inspection Food & feeding

Menus 55 Pa. Code §3270.165

At the time of the inspection the operator did not conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2026): “Legal entity will ensure that the menu is posted on our Menu Board located outside the Kitchen and on our monthly Activity Calendar where all guardians and parents are able to view. Legal entity will ensue that the menu is at least 1 week in advance”

Citation Jan 29, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)

At the time of the inspection emergency drills were not conducted annually and annual emergency drills were not documented and on file at the facility.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2026): “Legal entity will ensure that the director conducts and records all fire drills every 60 days as required by regulation.”

Citation Jan 29, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety

Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

At the time of the inspection the following were not on file at the facility: 1. Documentation of testing every 30 days was not on file at the facility. Last date of testing was conducted in November 2025. 2. Documentation of annual testing from a fire safety professional was not on file during the inspection. 3. Proof of purchase of interconnected system was not on file at the facility during the inspection.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2026): “Legal entity will ensure that the facility director is conducting and documenting testing of the alarm system every 30 days and keep the testing log (Fire Drill Log) at the facility at all times.”

Citation Jan 29, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)

At the time of the inspection the facility did not send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2026): “Legal entity will ensure that the director sends a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency annually as required.”

Citation Jan 29, 2026 Inspection Transportation

Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)

At the time of the inspection the facility did not notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2026): “Legal entity will submit the Safe Routes for BrightPath Souderton to the Souderton Police Department and will also post in the lobby. Documentation will be submitted to OCDEL for verification of correction.”

Citation Jan 29, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Director or designated staff person responsibility 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)

At the time of the inspection the last documented fire drill was conducted in November 2025 not every 60 days as required.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2026): “Legal entity will ensure that the facility director is conducting and documenting fire drills every 60 days or sooner and keep the fire drills log at the facility at all times.”

Citation Jan 29, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21

At the time of the inspection facility persons #5 and 6 did not have their Health & Safety update on file at the facility.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2026): “Legal entity will ensure that The Health & Safety required trainings are on file for both facility persons #5 and #6 and submit a copy to OCDEL for evidence of correction.”

Citation Jan 29, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)

The legal entity did not have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy was not on file at the facility.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2026): “Legal entity will ensure that the current comprehensive general liability insurance document is on file at the facility at all times.”

Citation Jan 29, 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)

At the time of the annual inspection facility persons #1, 2, 5 and 8 did not have valid pediatric first aid & CPR training on file.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2026): “Legal entity will ensure that facility persons #1, 2, 5 and 8 has current, updated and valid pediatric CPR and First Aid training and certificates of completion will be kept on file at the facility at all times. Also, a copy of the certificates will be sent to OCDEL for evidence of correction.”

Citation Jan 29, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications

Health and Safety Training/Professional development certificate 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.31(g)

At the time of the inspection facility persons #5 and 6 did not have their Health and Safety training on file.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2026): “Legal entity will ensure that facility persons #5 and 6 have their Health and Safety training completed and certificates are on file at the facility. The facility's director will ensure that a copy of the certificate is submitted to OCDEL for evidence of completion.”

Citation Jan 29, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications

Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)

At the time of the inspection facility person #1 had expired mandated reporter training on file.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2026): “Legal entity will ensure that facility person #1 has completed the required Mandated Reporter Training and that the Certificate is on file at the facility, and a copy is submitted to OCDEL for evidence of completion.”

Citation Jan 29, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)

At the time of the inspection children #1, 2, 3, and 4 did not have a child service report on file.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2026): “The legal entity will ensure that the facility completes children #1, 2, 3, and 4's child service report and kept on file at all times. Legal entity will ensure that the facility submits a copy to OCDEL for evidence of correction.”

Citation Jan 29, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)

At the time of the inspection children# 3 and 4 did not have enrolling parent's work address and phone number on file.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2026): “The legal entity will ensure that children# 3 and 4 has enrolling parent's work address and phone number on file and a copy is submitted to OCDEL for evidence of correction.”

Citation Jan 29, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)

At the time of the inspection child #2 did not have their consent for emergency medical care signed and on file.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2026): “Legal entity will have child #2 consent signed for emergency medical care and a copy will be provided to OCDEL for evidence of correction.”

Citation Jan 29, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)

At the time of the inspection children #3 and 4 disability section was left blank on their emergency contact form.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2026): “The director corrected this violation on site; it was reviewed and approved by OCDEL.”

Citation Jan 29, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

At the time of the inspection child # 4 did not have emergency contact reviewed, updated and signed every 6 months as required.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2026): “The director corrected this on site; it was reviewed and approved by OCDEL.”

Citation Jan 29, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)

At the time of the inspection children # 3 & 4 did not have their financial agreement reviewed, updated and signed every 6 months as required.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2026): “Legal entity will have the Fee Agreement form signed by the parent, and documentation will be submitted to OCDEL for correction.”

Citation Jan 29, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Emergency master file updated 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(e)

At the time of the inspection children # 6-8 did not have updated emergency contact forms in the classrooms where they were receiving care.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2026): “Legal entity will have all Emergency Contact Forms updated for the child's file and classroom copy and will submit a copy to OCDEL for correction.”

Citation Jan 29, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)

At the time of the inspection child #2 did not have consent for minor first aid signed and on file at the facility.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2026): “Legal entity will have all emergency contact forms signed in all required fields by the parent. This documentation will be submitted to OCDEL for correction.”

Citation Jan 29, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)

At the time of the inspection facility persons 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 did not have verified experience on file.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2026): “Legal entity will have the Verification of Experience forms completed. All calculations will be completed, and documentation will be submitted to OCDEL for evidence of correction.”

Citation Jan 29, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications

Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)

At the time of the inspection facility person #1 did not have 12 hours of professional development training on file.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2026): “Legal entity will ensure that facility person #1 who is the director has completed 12 hours of professional development training as a director is required to have a completed and complaint file at all times.”

Citation Jan 29, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications

Assistant Group Supervisor responsibilities/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(a)/3270.192(2)(ii)

At the time of the inspection facility person #5 did not have their transcript on file to verify their education.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2026): “Legal entity will ensure that facility person #5 has their transcript on file to verify their education and a copy is submitted for evidence correction.”

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Citation Aug 15, 2025 Inspection Transportation

Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(c)

At the time of inspection, the facility did not have a written notification of safe routes being posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the childcare facility.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2025): “Safe routes are included in Emergency Transportation Plan and are posted along side the main Information Board in the main entry and along side of all parent information boards for the individual classrooms.”

Citation Aug 15, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(b)

At the time of inspection facility did not have documentation of for drills being conducted every 60 days. Also, no proof of purchase of interconnected system.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2025): “Fire drills are conducted monthly utilizing the alarmed/monitored system. Documentation of fire drills and compliance with monitoring is displayed on the Parent Information Board in the lobby of the facility.”

Citation Aug 15, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21

At the time of inspection facility did not have written policy to address the following: 1.Recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. 2. Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child. 3. The prevention and identification of child maltreatment Also, their emergency plan addresses continuity of operations and specifies the role of all facility persons including volunteers.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2025): “A Shaken Baby (Abusive Head Trauma) policy has been created and distributed to families including links with resources for families. This policy has been provided to all currently enrolled families and is being included for all incoming families going forward”

Citation Aug 15, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)

At the time of inspection child 3 did not have emergency contact form.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2025): “All children have an Emergency Contact Form on file in the Director's Office. An additional copy is kept in the classroom master clipboard that is transported with the children at all times. Compliance with this is monitored monthly and is documented (with date of completion) on the child file…”

Citation Aug 15, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(2)

At the time of inspection children 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 did not contain the dates of application and admission of the child on file.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2025): “All children have a completed application on file which is signed and dated by the parents. Additionally, all files have the child's Name, Date of Birth, Date of Admission and Date of Withdrawal (when applicable) listed on both the Child File Checklist and the tab attached to each file.”

Citation Aug 15, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Individual Records 55 Pa. Code §3270.191

At the time of inspection facility person #1 did not have a file on cite.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2025): “Facility person #1 will not be in the building during childcare hours.”

Core safety Jun 16, 2025 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct

No physical punishment 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(b)

At the time of investigation facility person #1 admitted to hitting child #1

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2025): “Staff member #1 was placed on administrative leave immediately on 6/10/2025, upon the initial concern being brought to our attention. Staff member #1 was terminated after further investigation and no longer worked with children at the facility following their placement on administrative leave. All…”

Core safety Jun 16, 2025 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct

No ridicule or threaten harm 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(c)

At the time of investigation facility person ridiculed child by yelling at them for hitting another child.

Citation Jun 9, 2025 Inspection Transportation

Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(c)

At the time of inspection, the facility did not have a written notification of safe routes being posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the childcare facility.

Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jun 14, 2025): “Safe routes are included in Emergency Transportation Plan and are posted along side the main Information Board in the main entry and along side of all parent information boards for the individual classrooms.”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized

Citation Jun 9, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(b)

At the time of inspection facility did not have documentation of for drills being conducted every 60 days. Also, no proof of purchase of interconnected system.

Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jun 14, 2025): “Fire drills are conducted monthly utilizing the alarmed/monitored system. Documentation of fire drills and compliance with monitoring is displayed on the Parent Information Board in the lobby of the facility.”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized

Citation Jun 9, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21

At the time of inspection facility did not have written policy to address the following: 1.Recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. 2. Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child. 3. The prevention and identification of child maltreatment Also, their emergency plan addresses continuity of operations and specifies the role of all facility persons including volunteers. Also, emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.

Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jun 14, 2025): “A Shaken Baby (Abusive Head Trauma) policy has been created and distributed to families including links with resources for families. This policy has been provided to all currently enrolled families and is being included for all incoming families going forward”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized

Citation Jun 9, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)

At the time of inspection child 3 did not have emergency contact form.

Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jun 14, 2025): “All children have an Emergency Contact Form on file in the Director's Office. An additional copy is kept in the classroom master clipboard that is transported with the children at all times. Compliance with this is monitored monthly and is documented (with date of completion) on the child file…”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized

Citation Jun 9, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(2)

At the time of inspection children 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 did not contain the dates of application and admission of the child on file.

Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jun 14, 2025): “All children have a completed application on file which is signed and dated by the parents. Additionally, all files have the child's Name, Date of Birth, Date of Admission and Date of Withdrawal (when applicable) listed on both the Child File Checklist and the tab attached to each file.”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized

Citation Jun 9, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Individual Records 55 Pa. Code §3270.191

At the time of inspection facility person #1 did not have a file on cite.

Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jun 14, 2025): “A volunteer file including all applicable clearances/materials, is now on file for all maintenance and non-regular personnel who have access to the facility when children are in attendance.”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized

Citation Jun 4, 2025 Complaint investigation Training & qualifications

Employed and present 30 hrs/wk 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(c)

At the time of the investigation there was no qualified director working at the facility.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2025): “A director was hired in August 2024 as the full-time director. She requested a Leave of Absence on May 12, 2025. The leave of absence was granted with a return date of June 9, 2025. To cover her leave, we enlisted the assistance of other directors. A new director was hired on June 9, 2025, as the…”

Citation May 29, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Contact when arises 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(3)

At the time of inspection facility's emergency plan did not address the method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2025): “Additional verbiage added to all portions of the Emergency Preparedness Plan to address method and timeliness of parent/guardian communication when an emergency situation arises and concludes.”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized

Citation May 29, 2025 Inspection Transportation

Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(c)

At the time of inspection, the facility did not have a written notification of safe routes being posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the childcare facility.

Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, May 29, 2025): “Safe routes are included in Emergency Transportation Plan and are posted along side the main Information Board in the main entry and along side of all parent information boards for the individual classrooms.”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized

Citation May 29, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)

At the time of inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not address the accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 10, 2025): “Additional verbiage added to all portions of the Emergency Preparedness Plan to address accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized

Citation May 29, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(b)

At the time of inspection facility did not have documentation of for drills being conducted every 60 days. Also, no proof of purchase of interconnected system.

Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, May 29, 2025): “Fire drills are conducted monthly utilizing the alarmed/monitored system. Documentation of fire drills and compliance with monitoring is displayed on the Parent Information Board in the lobby of the facility.”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized

Citation May 29, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)

At the time of inspection facility did not send a copy of their emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to their local municipality and to their county emergency management agency and have proof on file.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 11, 2025): “A copy of the Emergency Preparedness Plan has been mailed to our local municipality and emergency management agency. A request for receipt of materials has been submitted and is on file.”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized

Citation May 29, 2025 Inspection Transportation

Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)

At the time of inspection facility did not notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2025): “A copy of the Emergency Preparedness Plan, including the location of the facility and the programs use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility, has been mailed to our local municipality and emergency management agency. A request for receipt of materials has been submitted…”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized

Citation May 29, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21

At the time of inspection facility did not have written policy to address the following: 1.Recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. 2. Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child. 3. The prevention and identification of child maltreatment Also, their emergency plan addresses continuity of operations and specifies the role of all facility persons including volunteers.

Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, May 29, 2025): “A Shaken Baby (Abusive Head Trauma) policy has been created and distributed to families including links with resources for families. This policy has been provided to all currently enrolled families and is being included for all incoming families going forward”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized

Citation May 29, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)

At the time of inspection facility did not have Emergency Transportation Plans posted in any childcare space.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 7, 2025): “The Emergency Transportation Plan is now posted along side the main Information Board in the main entry and along side of all parent information boards for the individual classrooms.”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized

Citation May 29, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)

At the time of inspection child 3 did not have emergency contact form.

Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, May 29, 2025): “All children have an Emergency Contact Form on file in the Director's Office. An additional copy is kept in the classroom master clipboard that is transported with the children at all times. Compliance with this is monitored monthly and is documented (with date of completion) on the child file…”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized

Citation May 29, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(2)

At the time of inspection children 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 did not contain the dates of application and admission of the child on file.

Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, May 29, 2025): “All children have a completed application on file which is signed and dated by the parents. Additionally, all files have the child's Name, Date of Birth, Date of Admission and Date of Withdrawal (when applicable) listed on both the Child File Checklist and the tab attached to each file.”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized

Citation May 29, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Individual Records 55 Pa. Code §3270.191

At the time of inspection facility person #1 did not have a file on cite.

Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, May 29, 2025): “A volunteer file including all applicable clearances/materials, is now on file for all maintenance and non-regular personnel who have access to the facility when children are in attendance.”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized

Citation Apr 1, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Contact when arises 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(3)

At the time of inspection facility's emergency plan did not address the method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 15, 2025): “Additional verbiage added to all portions of the Emergency Preparedness Plan to address method and timeliness of parent/guardian communication when an emergency situation arises and concludes.”

Citation Apr 1, 2025 Inspection Transportation

Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(c)

The Emergency Transportation Plan (including Safe Routes) will be reviewed by administration every 6 months (and as needed) to ensure that it is up to date and posted.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 15, 2025): “Safe routes are included in Emergency Transportation Plan and are posted along side the main Information Board in the main entry and along side of all parent information boards for the individual classrooms.”

Citation Apr 1, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)

At the time of inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not address the accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 15, 2025): “Additional verbiage added to all portions of the Emergency Preparedness Plan to address accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”

Citation Apr 1, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

Devices must be compliant 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)

At the time of inspection facility did not have documentation of for drills being conducted every 60 days. Also, no proof of purchase of interconnected system.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 15, 2025): “Fire drills are conducted monthly utilizing the alarmed/monitored system. Documentation of fire drills and compliance with monitoring is displayed on the Parent Information Board in the lobby of the facility.”

Citation Apr 1, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)

At the time of inspection facility did not send a copy of their emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to their local municipality and to their county emergency management agency and have proof on file.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 15, 2025): “A copy of the Emergency Preparedness Plan has been mailed to our local municipality and emergency management agency. A request for receipt of materials has been submitted and is on file.”

Citation Apr 1, 2025 Inspection Transportation

Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)

At the time of inspection facility did not notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 15, 2025): “A copy of the Emergency Preparedness Plan, including the location of the facility and the programs use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility, has been mailed to our local municipality and emergency management agency. A request for receipt of materials has been submitted…”

Citation Apr 1, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21

At the time of inspection facility did not have written policy to address the following: 1.Recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. 2. Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child. 3. The prevention and identification of child maltreatment Also, their emergency plan addresses continuity of operations and specifies the role of all facility persons including volunteers. Also, emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 15, 2025): “A Shaken Baby (Abusive Head Trauma) policy has been created and distributed to families including links with resources for families. This policy has been provided to all currently enrolled families and is being included for all incoming families going forward”

Citation Apr 1, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)

At the time of inspection facility did not have Emergency Transportation Plans posted in any childcare space.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 15, 2025): “The Emergency Transportation Plan is now posted along side the main Information Board in the main entry and along side of all parent information boards for the individual classrooms.”

Citation Apr 1, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)

At the time of inspection child 3 did not have emergency contact form.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 15, 2025): “All children have an Emergency Contact Form on file in the Director's Office. An additional copy is kept in the classroom master clipboard that is transported with the children at all times. Compliance with this is monitored monthly and is documented (with date of completion) on the child file…”

Citation Apr 1, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(2)

At the time of inspection children 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 did not contain the dates of application and admission of the child on file.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 15, 2025): “All children have a completed application on file which is signed and dated by the parents. Additionally, all files have the child's Name, Date of Birth, Date of Admission and Date of Withdrawal (when applicable) listed on both the Child File Checklist and the tab attached to each file.”

Citation Apr 1, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Individual Records 55 Pa. Code §3270.191

At the time of inspection facility person #1 did not have a file on cite.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 15, 2025): “A volunteer file including all applicable clearances/materials, is now on file for all maintenance and non-regular personnel who have access to the facility when children are in attendance.”

“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

Violation found Aug 10, 2026 Complaint investigation

1 violation cited, listed under Citations.

Violation found Jun 16, 2025 Complaint investigation

2 violations cited, listed under Citations.

Violation found Jun 4, 2025 Complaint investigation

1 violation cited, listed under Citations.

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.

Enforcement actions

Issuance of Provisional Certificate of Compliance at the time of Initial Nov 22, 2024

COMPASS status: Pending Appeal · the center has since been granted a regular certificate

Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.

Daily rates

Age group	Full time, per day	Part time, per day
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.)	$84.99	$63.74
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.)	$76.91	$57.74
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.)	$76.91	$57.74
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K)	$72.06	$54.04

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 148 children

Certificate status Regular

Certificate valid through Apr 28, 2027

Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Sep 19, 2025 · what STARS means

Operator Bbus Operating Co 1 LLC

Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare

Phone (860) 712-9160

State certificate # CER-00254204

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Common questions

Has Brightpath Souderton 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 Aug 10, 2026 (staff ratios): “During the complaint investigation it was found staff #1 and staff #2 were grouped together in a mixed aged group with a total of 12 children, the youngest child in age was 1 years old, exceeding the maximum group size…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Brightpath Souderton?

Pennsylvania lists 3 complaint investigations 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 Brightpath Souderton’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Sep 19, 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 Brightpath Souderton compare with other daycares in Souderton?

It is #5 of 7 centers in Souderton by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 79% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Brightpath Souderton last inspected?

Jul 2, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). No violations were cited during that visit.

How much does Brightpath Souderton cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $84.99 for infant, $76.91 for young toddler, $76.91 for older toddler, $72.06 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Brightpath Souderton?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Bbus Operating Co 1 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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