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Bright Star Learning Center

New Castle, PA · Lawrence County
646 E Washington St, New Castle, PA 16101
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Quick Facts

Capacity
122 children
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (724) 657-9221
646 E Washington St
New Castle, PA 16101
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00245696
License Issued
Dec 5, 2025
Active Through
Dec 5, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 3

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About the Provider

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Bright Star Learning Center is a Child Care Center in New Castle PA, with a maximum capacity of 122 children. 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 Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-01-28 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.133(5) - Original label Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(5)

Description: Original label

Noncompliance Area: In the Infant room there was Infant Tylenol that had an expiration date of 7/2025.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The outdated Infant Tylenol in the Infant room was disposed of immediately upon discovering it was outdated.
2026-01-28 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.71 - Heat Source Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.71

Description: Heat Source

Noncompliance Area: 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.

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.)
Furniture was re-arranged to ensure the heat source was inaccessible to the children.
2026-01-28 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: In the Toddler 1 and 2 room there were multiple areas of peeling paint.

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.)
Toddler 1 and Toddler 2 classrooms were painted in the areas where paint was chipped.
2025-09-23 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: 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.

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.)
The cracked magna tiles in the Pre K 3 classroom were removed and disposed of. The cracked bin in the toddler 2 classroom was removed and disposed of.
2025-09-23 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: In the Pre-K 2 room the middle child cubbies along the wall was 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.)
The cubbies in the Pre K 2 classroom were attached to the wall for stability.
2025-09-23 Renewal 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5)

Description: Information re: special needs

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 did not contain information on the child's special needs.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact information for Child #1 was updated to include the special needs information from the child's parent.
2025-09-23 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: 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.

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 #1 had their latest health assessment on 6/06/25.
2025-09-23 Renewal 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(3)

Description: Name on bottle

Noncompliance Area: In the Pre-K 3 room there was a prescription Albuterol inhaler without the prescription label.

Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
In the Pre K 3 classroom, the Albuteral inhaler without the prescription label was removed from the classroom. Parent was contacted and informed that the prescription label was required. Parent provided the prescription label.
2025-09-23 Renewal 3270.133(5) - Original label Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(5)

Description: Original label

Noncompliance Area: In the toddler 1 room was Infant Ibuprofen that had an expiration of 7/2025.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
In the toddler 1 classroom the outdated Ibuprofen was removed from the classroom.
2025-09-23 Renewal 3270.135(b) - Surfaces cleaned Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.135(b)

Description: Surfaces cleaned

Noncompliance Area: In the toddler 2 room under the diapering mat was dirt and debris.

Correction Required: Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The diaper changing surface in the Toddler 2 classroom was cleaned and sanitized.
2025-09-23 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 had their last health assessment on 11/2/23.
2025-09-23 Renewal 3270.182(4) - Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(4)

Description: Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 did not contain parental consent for administration for medication or special dietary needs.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The file for Child#1 was updated and signed by the parent for medication administration and special dietary needs.
2025-09-23 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: In the Pre-K 2 room a protective outlet cover was missing near the water table.

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.)
Protective receptacle cover was placed in the electrical outlet.
2025-09-23 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The hand sanitizer on the cubbies in the Pre K 2 classroom was removed from the classroom.
2025-09-23 Renewal 3270.94(a)(9) - Written record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(9)

Description: Written record

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The fire drill log was corrected to include the names of the facility staff that participated in the fire drill.

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