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Childery

Bright Star Learning Center Ii

745 S MILL 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 a 100% violation rate across 4 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected November 2025). 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
71
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: Nov 17, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
4 Important

Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.

See All 4 Inspection Visits
  1. Nov 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • Heat Source; 2025-11-173270.71

      3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-11-17 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2025-11-17 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2025-11-17 | 3270.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2025-11-17 | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2025-11-17 | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(c) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Eme; 2025-11-17 | 3270.181(c) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos; 2025-11-17 | 3270.27(a)(6) | Emergency plan

  2. Jul 28, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • Building Surfaces; 2025-07-283270.76

      3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2025-07-28 | 3270.82(i) | Lidded waste receptacles; 2025-07-28 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso

  3. Nov 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2024-11-183270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

      3270.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2024-11-18 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2024-11-18 | 3270.72(c) | Good repair; 2024-11-18 | 3270.72(d) | Above ground window opening restricted to 6"; 2024-11-18 | 3270.74 | Emergency Numbers Posted; 2024-11-18 | 3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2024-11-18 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2024-11-18 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2024-11-18 | 3270.82(h) | Handwashing signs; 2024-11-18 | 3270.103 | Small Toys and Objects; 2024-11-18 | 3270.104(a) | Clean, good repair, proper size; 2024-11-18 | 3270.107 | Refrigerator; 2024-11-18 | 3270.111(b) | Posted in group space; 2024-11-18 | 3270.123(a)(1) | Amount of fee; 2024-11-18 | 3270.123(a)(4) | Arrival/departure times; 2024-11-18 | 3270.123(a)(5) | Designated release persons; 2024-11-18 | 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) | Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates; 2024-11-18 | 3270.124(b)(2) | Physician name, address, phone; 2024-11-18 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2024-11-18 | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(c) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Eme; 2024-11-18 | 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) | Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test; 2024-11-18 | 3270.166(4) | Bottles labeled; 2024-11-18 | 3270.31(f)(10) | Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR; 2024-11-18 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso; 2024-11-18 | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) | Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

  4. Nov 20, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2023-11-203270.14/3270.21

      3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2023-11-20 | 3270.123(a)(1) | Amount of fee; 2023-11-20 | 3270.131(e)(1) | Exemption documentation from parent/guardian; 2023-11-20 | 3270.151(c)(2) | Mantoux TB; 2023-11-20 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references; 2023-11-20 | 3270.25(a) | Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable reg

Complaints & Safety Record

Adverse actions on record
None

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