Building Bridges School for Early Learning
Building Bridges School for Early Learning is a certified child care center in State College, PA, with capacity for 94 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 5 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (4 of 5). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #17 of 27 centers in State College and has fewer citations per inspection than 89% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
During the physical site portion of the Renewal Inspection; staples were found on the floor below the bulletin boards in Deep Sea and Puddle Jumpers rooms. Staff were informed and policed the area, we discussed remedies for this situation.
During complaint investigation 6-23-25, it was determined through video and interviews that staff Person #1 grabbed Child #1 by the mouth/face squishing the child's cheeks/lips together during the encounter.
During the renewal inspection 9-30-24, peeling paint and damaged plaster was encountered in the Deep Sea Divers room in the back corner.
During the Renewal Inspection 9-11-23, it was discovered that the kitchen area did not have a Class B Fire Extinguisher.
Space heaters were verified to be in use on 1-31-23 after Owner self-reported their use after heating system had failed.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $92.13 | $92.13 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $92.13 | $92.13 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $86.13 | $86.13 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $81.38 | $81.38 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $75.38 | $75.38 |
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 Building Bridges School for Early Learning 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 Jun 23, 2025 (caregiver conduct): “During complaint investigation 6-23-25, it was determined through video and interviews that staff Person #1 grabbed Child #1 by the mouth/face squishing the child's cheeks/lips together during the encounter.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Building Bridges School for Early Learning?
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 Building Bridges School for Early Learning’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Dec 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 Building Bridges School for Early Learning compare with other daycares in State College?
It is #17 of 27 centers in State College by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 89% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Building Bridges School for Early Learning last inspected?
Sep 23, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Building Bridges School for Early Learning cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $92.13 for newborn, $92.13 for infant, $86.13 for young toddler, $81.38 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Building Bridges School for Early Learning?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is RRJ Enterprises 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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