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Bright Beginnings Child Care Of Carlisle

Carlisle, PA · Cumberland County
647 Forge Rd, Carlisle, PA 17015
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Quick Facts

Capacity
208 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, Cambodian, Chinese - Cantonese, Chinese - Mandarin, English, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (717) 258-8216
647 Forge Rd
Carlisle, PA 17015
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00246061
License Issued
Jan 7, 2026
Active Through
Jan 7, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 9

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About the Provider

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We believe children are special and deserve the very best of care while their parents are working to provide for them. Children will be treated with respect at all times. We teach children using a child centered philosophy geared to meet the individual interests of each child. Lessons will be conducted using a hands on approach. Lessons will also include stories, songs, and activities based on the Bible. We feel this is essential for a Christian based program. Regardless of your religious creed, we believe that spiritual and moral development is vital for well developed children. We strive to provide a relaxed, happy, and safe environment in order for children to develop socially, spiritually, physically, and educationally.

Hours of Operation

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

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-06-30 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.62(d) - No simultaneous use Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.62(d)

Description: No simultaneous use

Noncompliance Area: On 5/29/26 and 6/26/26, The legal entity allowed for 2 wedding receptions to occur during child care hours in the afternoon. On 6/26/26, Children, ages Infant to approx. age 9 yrs, were in attendance for the reception. The children were running through the center and entering rooms where child care was occurring. Parents were redirected to remove their children from the room and the center.

Correction Required: Outdoor or indoor play space in which children are receiving care may not be used simultaneously for other business, commercial, social or another purpose unrelated to the child care being offered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The building will not be used simultaneously for other business during child care hours.
2026-06-26 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: The floor in front of the door of the gym, an approx. 2-3 foot crack as observed in the floor.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Church Trustee was notified of crack on 6/26/26. Confirmed the necessary repairs will be made on 7/3/26-7/5/26. ***Correction date extended to 7/10/26 due to storms that caused the building to lose electricity and slow the repair process.
2025-10-08 Renewal 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(i)

Description: Lidded waste receptacles

Noncompliance Area: The trashcans located in each of the men's and women's rest rooms, which are used by the children in the center, were missing lids.

Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
New trash cans were purchased.
2025-04-30 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2024-10-25 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2023-10-27 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2022-10-12 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2021-10-21 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized

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