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Bright Star Learning Center Ii

New Castle, PA · Lawrence County
745 S Mill St, New Castle, PA 16101
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Quick Facts

Capacity
71 children
Age Range
0-9yrs
Rate Range
5.00 per hour
Type of Care
After School, Before School, Before and After School, Daytime, Full-Time, Kindergarten, Part-Time
Transportation
Emergency Only, To/From School
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

Contact Information

📞 (724) 965-8048
745 S Mill St
New Castle, PA 16101
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00248155
License Issued
Feb 24, 2026
Active Through
Feb 24, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
Accreditation
STAR Center
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 3

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About the Provider

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BRIGHT STAR LEARNING CENTER II is a Child Care Center in NEW CASTLE PA, with a maximum capacity of 71 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0-9yrs. It is open Monday - Sunday, 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Sunday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-11-17 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: Child #3, 4, and 5 files contained a child service report dated 10/2025 which is more than 6 months after date of enrollment(See LIS Code Sheet).

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The fall Child service Reports were completed, copied and reviewed with the parent.
2025-11-17 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: Child #1's file did not contain the health insurance coverage.

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.)
Child's health insurance coverage and policy number were obtained from the parent and placed on the child's Emergency Contact Form.
2025-11-17 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: Child #2's two most recent 6-month review signatures for the emergency contact form on file are dated 11/15/24 and 6/16/25 which is more than 6 months apart.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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.)
Child # 2 most recent 6-month review on 6/16/2025. The next review is due by 12-16-2025
2025-11-17 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(c) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(c)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The two most recent health assessments for child #2, (See LIS Code Sheet), are dated 12/20/23 and 1/2/25 which are more than 12 months apart.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. 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.)
Child # 2 has a health assessment dated 1/2/2025.
2025-11-17 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: Child #2's two most recent 6-month review signatures for the financial agreement on file are dated 11/15/24 and 6/16/25 which is more than 6 months apart.

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.)
Child # 2 had a 6-month review and update to the emergency contact information on 6/16/2025. The next review will be on or before 12/16/2025
2025-11-17 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The last document emergency drill was dated 10/25/24 which is more than 12 months ago.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency drill was conducted on 11/24/2025
2025-11-17 Renewal 3270.71 - Heat Source Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.71

Description: Heat Source

Noncompliance Area: The baseboard heating register accessible to children in the upstairs toddler 2 room was 132 degrees Fahrenheit when touched.

Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Classroom furniture was rearranged to block the baseboard register to make it inaccessible to the children.
2025-11-17 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: The cold air register in the upstairs toddler 2 room on the floor by the diaper table was bent up causing a tripping hazard. In the preschool room under the TV the rug was fraying. In the outside space the dryer vent pipe coming out of the wall was cracked causing a pinching hazard.

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.)
The cold air register in the upstairs toddler 2 room on the floor by the diaper changing table was replace with a new register. The carpet in the preschool room trimmed to eliminate the fraying to prevent tripping. The dryer vent pipe in the outside space was replaced with a new vent.
2025-11-17 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: In the upstairs toddler 2 room there was peeling paint around the heating register by the entrance.

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.)
The peeling paint around the register in the toddler 2 room was scraped and painted.
2025-07-28 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: There was dirt on the window ledges in the Toddler 2 room and the ceiling fan had thick layers of dust on the paddles.

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.)
The window ledges and ceiling fans in Toddler 2 were cleaned the same day.
2025-07-28 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: There was peeling paint on the window ledges, baseboards, and cupboards throughout the Toddler 2 room. In the hallway outside the entrance to the Toddler 2 room, some of the paint was ripped off the wall.

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.)
Peeling paint will be sanded and painted on the cupboards, window sills, and baseboards. The upstairs hallway will be sanded and painted.
2025-07-28 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(i)

Description: Lidded waste receptacles

Noncompliance Area: The trash can in the children's bathroom upstairs lacked a cover.

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 bought for all sink, diapering, and toilet areas.
2025-07-28 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the fire alarm system tests showed more than 30 days between testing: 1/3/25 and 2/28/25; 3/28/25 and 4/28/25.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A fire drill was conducted on 7/29/2025. Another fire drill was conducted on 8/22/25. Another fire drill will be conducted by 9/18/25.
2024-11-18 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: In the toddler 2 room in the eating area the middle draw contained plastic bags accessible to children. In the Pre-K Counts room were foam blocks with teeth marks.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
In the Toddler 2 room all plastic bags were removed from the room. The foam blocks with teeth marks were disposed of.
2024-11-18 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: The cubbies outside the bathroom in the toddler 2 room was not attached to the wall making it unstable when touched. In the old infant room was a tall white cabinet that was not attached to the wall making it unstable when touched.

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.)
Cubbies in Toddler 2 room were attached to the wall with a strap to secure it to the wall. The tall white cabinet in the old infant room was screwed into the wall to secure it.

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