Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center
731 E MAIN ST, ROARING SPRING, PA 16673Childery Rating: 3/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.4 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.1 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 3. Structural quality reflects a 56% violation rate across 9 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected January 2026). The structural rating also includes Pennsylvania's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Pennsylvania caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 6 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Keystone STARS STAR 3 (Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 117
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:5 10 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), Hazardous Materials Handling (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Jan 9, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Letter to Parents; 2026-01-093270.27(e)
3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2026-01-09 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2026-01-09 | 3270.135(a)(3) | Disposable diapers; 2026-01-09 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He
Jan 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Original Container; 2025-01-243270.66(b)
3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2025-01-24 | 3270.104(a) | Clean, good repair, proper size; 2025-01-24 | 3270.123(a)(2) | Date fee to be paid; 2025-01-24 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2025-01-24 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2025-01-24 | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(c) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Eme; 2025-01-24 | 3270.192(2)(ii) | Exp, educ., training prior to facility
Feb 2, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Supervised at All Times3270.113(a)
Jan 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2024-01-093270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) | Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility; 2024-01-09 | 3270.74 | Emergency Numbers Posted; 2024-01-09 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2024-01-09 | 3270.106(f) | 2 feet apart; 2024-01-09 | 3270.107 | Refrigerator; 2024-01-09 | 3270.119 | Infant sleep position; 2024-01-09 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2024-01-09 | 3270.124(c) | Each child care space; 2024-01-09 | 3270.131(a)(1)/3270.182(1) | Initial health report for infant dated no more than 3 months; 2024-01-09 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He
Aug 8, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Signed Parental Consent for Transportation, Walking Excursio3270.182(6)
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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