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Bright Star Learning Center
646 E Washington St, New Castle PA 16101 · License #CER-00245696 · Child Care Center
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- (724) 657-9221
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- 646 E Washington St, New Castle PA 16101 · Directions
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- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 122 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
In the Infant room there was Infant Tylenol that had an expiration date of 7/2025.
Corrected by Jan 28, 2026
- Violation
In the upstairs preschool rooms is baseboard heating with metal mesh covers accessible to children. When the mesh cover was quickly touched in Preschool room 3 it was extremely hot to touch and left a red mark on the certification representative's finger. Preschool 1 room's metal heater covers temperature was 297 degrees F and Preschool 2 room's metal cover was 289 degrees F.
Corrected by Jan 28, 2026
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
In the Toddler 1 and 2 room there were multiple areas of peeling paint.
Corrected by Jan 29, 2026
- Violation
3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
In the Pre-K 2 room the middle child cubbies along the wall was unstable when touched.
Corrected by Sep 25, 2025
- Violation
In the Pre-K 2 room a protective outlet cover was missing near the water table.
Corrected by Sep 23, 2025
- Violation
In the Pre-K 2 room there was hand sanitizer on the cubbies next to the sink that stated keep out of reach of children accessible to children.
Corrected by Sep 23, 2025
- Violation
In the Pre-K 3 room there were cracked magna tiles not in good repair. In the toddler 2 room there was a cracked bin with rough edges that contained train tracks.
Corrected by Sep 23, 2025
- Violation
The file for child #1 did not contain information on the child's special needs.
Corrected by Sep 25, 2025
- Violation
Child #1's, who is a preschool age child(See LIS Code Sheet), two most recent health assessments are dated 4/1/24 and 6/6/25 which are more than 12 months apart.
Corrected by Sep 23, 2025
- Violation
In the Pre-K 3 room there was a prescription Albuterol inhaler without the prescription label.
Corrected by Sep 26, 2025
- Violation
3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
In the toddler 1 room was Infant Ibuprofen that had an expiration of 7/2025.
Corrected by Sep 29, 2025
- Violation
In the toddler 2 room under the diapering mat was dirt and debris.
Corrected by Sep 23, 2025
- Violation
The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #1 were dated 7/17/21 and 11/2/23, more than 24 months apart.
Corrected by Sep 23, 2025
- Violation
3270.182(4) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
The file for child #1 did not contain parental consent for administration for medication or special dietary needs.
Corrected by Sep 24, 2025
- Violation
The facility's fire drill log did not contain the names of the facility persons that participated in the fire drill. It only contained the number of people that participated in the fire drill.
Corrected by Sep 25, 2025
- Violation
The file for child #5's two most recent review dates for the financial agreement are 2/22/24 and 9/4/24 which is more than 6 months apart.
Corrected by Sep 13, 2024
- Violation
3270.66(d) · Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.
In the Pre-K 2 room on the science shelf was a chrysanthemum plant, which that is toxic to children, accessible to children
Corrected by Sep 13, 2024
- Violation
The facility's emergency plan did not address the continuity of operations.
Corrected by Oct 8, 2024
- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
In the Pre- K 2 room the power cord for the TV was not secured and hanging down causing a strangulation hazard to the children in care. In the Pre- K 3 room the power cord for the TV and window air conditioning unit were not secured and hanging down causing a strangulation hazard to the children in care.
Corrected by Sep 13, 2024
- Violation
3270.27(d) · The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.
The facility's emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location.
Corrected by Sep 14, 2024
- Violation
The emergency letter provided to the parent of each enrolled child did not contain the method to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises, a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children, and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by Oct 8, 2024
- Violation
Staff #3's file two most recent pediatric first aid and CPR trainings were dated 5/7/22 and 8/31/24 which are more than 24 months apart. Staff #4's two most recent pediatric first aid and CPR trainings were dated 1/23/21 and 5/13/23 which are more than 24 months apart.
Corrected by Oct 8, 2024
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
Staff #1's file two most recent state police clearances are dated 1/9/18 and 3/9/23 which are more than 60 months apart.
Corrected by Mar 9, 2023
- Violation
In the Pre-K 3 room there were Dab O Ink Bingo Dotters, which stated keep out of reach of children, in a clear plastic 3 draw container that was accessible to children. In the Pre-K 3 room there was hand sanitizer on the sink by the door accessible to children which stated keep out of reach of children.
Corrected by Sep 13, 2024
- Violation
In Pre-K 3 room the heat lamp on top of the hermit crab tank accessible to children was 131 degrees.
Corrected by Sep 13, 2024
- Violation
In the Pre-K 1 room a window above the ground floor accessible to children did not have the locks engaged to limit the opening to 6 inches or fewer.
Corrected by Sep 13, 2024
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
In the toddler 1 room there was peeling paint by the teacher's cabinet.
Corrected by Sep 16, 2024
- Violation
In Pre-K 2 room there were cracked magna tiles not in good repair and with rough edges. In Pre- K 3 room a Building Block with the trains had peeling paint along the edges. In the Pre-K 1 room was a cracked clear bin with sharp edges that contained play dough.
Corrected by Sep 13, 2024
- Violation
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
The toddler 1 room did not have a posted daily schedule.
Corrected by Sep 13, 2024
- Violation
The file for child #1 did not contain 2 addresses of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The file for child #4 did not contain 1 address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Sep 17, 2024
- Violation
The file for child #5's two most recent review dates for the emergency contact form are 2/22/24 and 9/4/24 which is more than 6 months apart.
Corrected by Sep 4, 2024
- Violation
The only health assessment on file for child #2, an infant age child(See LIS Code Sheet), is dated 12/11/23 which is more than 6 months prior.
Corrected by Sep 16, 2024
- Violation
The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #1, who is a preschool age child(See LIS Code Sheet), are dated 10/12/22 and 12/5/23, more than 12 months apart. The most recent health assessment on file for child #3, an older toddler age child(See LIS Code Sheet), is dated 5/15/23 which is more than 12 months prior. The two most recent health assessments on file for child #4, who is a preschool age child(See LIS Code Sheet), are dated 11/15/22 and 12/12/23 which is more than 12 months apart. The two most recent health assessments on file for child #5, a preschool age child(See LIS Code Sheet), are dated 11/6/22 and 3/13/24 which are more than 12 months apart.
Corrected by Sep 20, 2024
- Violation
The immunization record on file for Child #2, an infant age child(See LIS Code Sheet), includes 2 of 3 DTAP vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age and 2 of 3 Pneumococcal vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age. The immunization record on file for Child #5, a preschool age child(See LIS Code Sheet), includes 1 of 3 Hepatitis B vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; includes 3 of 4 DTAP vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 1 of 4 HIB vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 2 of 4 Pneumococcal vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; and 0 of 2 Hepatitis A vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age.
Corrected by Sep 20, 2024
- Violation
3270.133(6) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.
In the toddler 1 room was mupirocin that did not have a parent's written consent for administration. In the infant room was Infant Tylenol and Heartlyn Infants Ibuprofen Concentrated Drops that did not have a parent's written consent for administration.
Corrected by Sep 16, 2024
- Violation
The file for staff #6 contained an initial health assessment dated 11/5/22 which is after date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for staff #2's two most recent health assessments are dated 7/19/20 and 11/23/22 which is more than 24 months apart.
Corrected by Sep 13, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
Staff person #5 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid and CPR training.
Corrected by Sep 16, 2024
- Violation
The fire alarm testing log contained the following dates 5/3/24-6/4/24 which is more than 30 days.
Corrected by Sep 13, 2024
- Violation
The file for child #1 contained an initial health assessment dated 11/5/19 which was more than 60 days after enrollment(See LIS Code Sheet). The file for child #4 contained an initial health assessment dated 3/15/22 which was more than 60 days after enrollment(See LIS Code Sheet).
Corrected by Sep 13, 2024
- Violation
The facility's emergency plan did not include requirements for volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills and continuity of operations (backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster) to maintain compliance with 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii)
Corrected by Oct 9, 2023
- Violation
The file for Staff Person #1, a Director, did not include verification of an Associates Degree in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field.
Corrected by Oct 9, 2023
- Violation
Observed a can of air freshener, which was accessible to children, in an unlocked cabinet in the School Age restroom.
Corrected by Oct 2, 2023
- Violation
Observed a large buildup of dust, which covered the window sills and cobwebs in the corner above the exit sign in the Infant Room. Observed weeds growing along the edges of the fence in the outdoor play space. Observed protruding bolts on the gate and in the corners of the fence in the outdoor play space facing inward with no protective covering.
Corrected by Oct 3, 2023
- Violation
The basketball set in the outdoor play space was not secured, which creates a potential toppling hazard.
Corrected by Oct 2, 2023
- Violation
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
Daily activity schedules were not posted in the School Age Rooms.
Corrected by Oct 3, 2023
- Violation
The emergency contact form in the file for Child #1 did not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.
Corrected by Oct 6, 2023
- Violation
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The files for Child #1, an infant, and Child #2, a young toddler, did not include an updated health report conducted within the past 6 months.
Corrected by Oct 6, 2023
- Violation
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) · 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 child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The file for Child #3, an older toddler, did not include an updated health report conducted within the past 12 months.
Corrected by Oct 6, 2023
- Violation
The most recent updated health assessments in the file for Staff Person #2 exceeded 24 months between assessments.
Corrected by Oct 2, 2023
- Violation
3270.166(1) · A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.
An infant feeding schedule provided from the parent was not present for Child #1, an infant.
Corrected by Oct 10, 2023
- Violation
The facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by Oct 11, 2023
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
The facility did not have documentation of an emergency drill conducted within the past 12 months.
Corrected by Oct 4, 2023
- Violation
The facility did not have documentation that the emergency plan had been sent to the local municipality.
Corrected by Oct 11, 2023
- Violation
The full-length glass doors of the Toddler 1 and Toddler 2 rooms lacked visual identifiers that would serve to inhibit a child from walking/running into the glass, which could result in a blunt force trauma injury.
Corrected by Dec 5, 2022
- Violation
An upwardly facing, exposed bolt was observed at the base of the hallway bathroom toilet; a toilet used by children in care. Contact with said bolt could result in puncture and/or laceration injury.
Corrected by Aug 13, 2022
- Violation
The entry/exit doors to two downstairs child care space rooms were observed to have full glass panels that lacked visual identifiers that would assist in preventing a child from inadvertently running or walking into the glass.
Corrected by Aug 12, 2022
- Violation
An egress was observed in the upstairs child care space along the wall of the rear of the building. Said egress, though locked from the inside with a deadbolt lock, had no structure, i.e. fire escape landing/stairs on the outside. Thus, if the door were to be opened, the egress would present a risk of a fall from the second story of the building. Issue was referred the City of New Castle Code Enforcement Department for resolution.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Jan 28, 2026 inspection noted: “In the Infant room there was Infant Tylenol that had an expiration date of 7/2025.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Sep 23, 2025 inspection noted: “In the Pre-K 2 room the middle child cubbies along the wall was unstable when touched.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Sep 13, 2024 inspection noted: “The file for child #5's two most recent review dates for the financial agreement are 2/22/24 and 9/4/24 which is more than 6 months apart.” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error