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Bright Beginnings Education Center Inc

Toughkenamon, PA · Chester County
1027 Newark Rd, Toughkenamon, PA 19374
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Quick Facts

Capacity
74 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (610) 268-2770
1027 Newark Rd
Toughkenamon, PA 19374
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00244846
License Issued
Sep 28, 2025
Active Through
Sep 28, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 19

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About the Provider

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Bright Beginnings Education Center Inc is a Child Care Center in Toughkenamon PA, with a maximum capacity of 74 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-09-17 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 9/17/2025, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 did not include the policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will ensure that child #1 parent adds the policy number to the emergency contact.
2025-09-17 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 9/17/2025, the agreement reviewed for child #1 was not updated within a 6-month period. Last dated 8/26/24.

Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will ensure the parent of child #1 completes an updated agreement form.
2025-09-17 Renewal 3270.61(a) - Indoor space- small muscle Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.61(a)

Description: Indoor space- small muscle

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 9/17/2025, The infant modular room which is childcare space was being utilized as a storage space with several pieces of extra furniture such as shelves, tables, cubbies and chairs.

Correction Required: A facility shall provide indoor child care space for individual and group small muscle activity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Please remove the infant modular room from the facilities capacity.
2025-09-17 Renewal 3270.61(b) - Care space not play space at same time Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.61(b)

Description: Care space not play space at same time

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 9/17/2025, The toddler modular room which is childcare space was not set up as childcare space and being utilized as extra play space.

Correction Required: Indoor child care space may not be used simultaneously as play space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Please remove the toddler modular room from the facilities capacity.
2025-02-19 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2024-09-06 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 9/6/2024 The electrical outlets were observed without protective receptacle covers in classrooms #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Plastic covers were placed on all of the newly renovated tamper-resistant (TR) outlets in classrooms #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5.
2023-10-02 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection dated 10/2/2023, certification representative observed that the wooden door frame had chipped wood with rough edges that could cause splinters.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will replace wood door frame so that the children would be safe.
2023-10-02 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection dated 10/2/2023, certification representative observed that a cubby in the room to the right was not secure to the wall, the book shelves were not secure and the play hutch shelf were all tipping hazards.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff put the bookshelves off of their attached wheels to make them more secure, and will secure the toys and the cubby.
2023-10-02 Renewal 3270.63 - Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.63

Description: Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection dated 10/2/2023, certification representative observed unsafe areas or conditions in the outdoor play space. There were weeds throughout the play space that were a tripping hazard.

Correction Required: If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have landscaper come and deweed the play space and eliminate all safety hazards.
2023-10-02 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection dated 10/2/2023, certification representative observed that one electrical outlet to the right of the door, and 2 other outlets in the left room did not have protective receptacle cover on them and they were accessible to children.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will purchase electrical outlet receptacle covers and put them in all outlets as needed.
2023-10-02 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection dated 10/2/2023, certification representative observed that there was paint chipping in room to the right on the left wall and window sills, and there was holes in the walls where the shelves were attached.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will take down the shelves and patch and repaint the walls and the window sills.
2022-09-23 Initial review 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection staff person #1, did not have verification of pediatric first-aid and CPR training.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will ensure that all staff have verification of pediatric first-aid and CPR training.

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