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Childery

Bright Star Learning Center

646 E WASHINGTON ST, NEW CASTLE, PA 16101Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    5 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    1 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 4. Structural quality reflects an 80% violation rate across 5 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 4 (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
122
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:48
Toddlers1:510
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

4 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 4 Findings
Most recent: Jan 28, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
4 Important

Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). None of the 4 findings were critical.

See All 4 Inspection Visits
  1. Jan 28, 20261 Finding1 Important
    • Heat Source; 2026-01-283270.71

      3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2026-01-28 | 3270.133(5) | Original label

  2. Sep 23, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • Protective Outlet Covers 5 Yrs. or Less; 2025-09-233270.65

      3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2025-09-23 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2025-09-23 | 3270.104(a) | Clean, good repair, proper size; 2025-09-23 | 3270.124(b)(5) | Information re: special needs; 2025-09-23 | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(c) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Eme; 2025-09-23 | 3270.133(3) | Name on bottle; 2025-09-23 | 3270.133(5) | Original label; 2025-09-23 | 3270.135(b) | Surfaces cleaned; 2025-09-23 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2025-09-23 | 3270.182(4) | Consent for administration of medications or special dietary; 2025-09-23 | 3270.94(a)(9) | Written record

  3. Sep 13, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2024-09-133270.14/3270.21

      3270.21 | General Health and Safety; 2024-09-13 | 3270.27(d) | Plan posted; 2024-09-13 | 3270.27(e) | Letter to parents; 2024-09-13 | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) | Age and Training; 2024-09-13 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2024-09-13 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2024-09-13 | 3270.66(d) | Toxic plants not permitted; 2024-09-13 | 3270.71 | Heat Source; 2024-09-13 | 3270.72(d) | Above ground window opening restricted to 6"; 2024-09-13 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2024-09-13 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2024-09-13 | 3270.111(b) | Posted in group space; 2024-09-13 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2024-09-13 | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2024-09-13 | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.181(c) | Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Emergency info/; 2024-09-13 | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(c) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Eme; 2024-09-13 | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) | Immunization record/Dismissal policy; 2024-09-13 | 3270.133(6) | Written consent; 2024-09-13 | 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) | Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test; 2024-09-13 | 3270.181(c) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos; 2024-09-13 | 3270.31(f)(10) | Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR; 2024-09-13 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso; 2024-09-13 | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) | Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

  4. Sep 20, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2023-09-203270.14/3270.21

      3270.34(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) | Associate's + 3 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility; 2023-09-20 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2023-09-20 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2023-09-20 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2023-09-20 | 3270.111(b) | Posted in group space; 2023-09-20 | 3270.124(b)(5) | Information re: special needs; 2023-09-20 | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) | Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and sub; 2023-09-20 | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Ini; 2023-09-20 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2023-09-20 | 3270.166(1) | Written statement; 2023-09-20 | 3270.27(a)(5) | Emergency plan; 2023-09-20 | 3270.27(a)(6) | Emergency plan; 2023-09-20 | 3270.27(f) | Emergency plan

Complaints & Safety Record

Adverse actions on record
None

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