Bright Start Early Learning Center
CONTINUING - FULL492 Goldenrod Terrace, Westminster, MD 21157, USA
Licensed child care provider in Carroll County County, Maryland
- Hours
- 7 AM–5:30 PM
- Licensed for
- 57 children
The public record
- License number
- 1746219533642x553926213573439300
- License status
- CONTINUING - FULL
- License type
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 57 children
- Address
- 492 Goldenrod Terrace, Westminster, MD 21157, USA
- County
- Carroll County County
- Phone
- +14108710044
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- January 3, 2023
- License expires
- December 30, 2026
Hours
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 7 AM–5:30 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–5:30 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–5:30 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–5:30 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–5:30 PM
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
What Maryland licensed
- Licence type
- Continuing - Full
- Status on record
- In Good Standing
- First licensed
- January 3, 2023
- Licence runs through
- December 30, 2026
- Licensed infant places
- 6
- Licensed school-age places
- 2
- Family Network region
- Western Maryland
Maryland publishes an infant band and a school-age band and no others, so these are not a total capacity and say nothing about toddler or preschool places.
Amenities and accessibility
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.
How the reviews split
The 4.2 average comes from 29 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star22
- 4 star1
- 3 star0
- 2 star1
- 1 star5
From Google
Recent parent reviews
I highly recommend this daycare! My twins (age 2 1/2) have gone here since they turned 1. They are professional, reliable, and create a safe, nurturing environment. I especially appreciate how they focus on helping my children develop important skills through age-appropriate activities and learning opportunities. I have seen so much growth in my twins since they started. I highly recommend this daycare to any parent looking for quality care and support for their child’s development.
Lauren PorterJun 2, 2026This daycare has been amazing for our 2- and 4-year-olds. The teachers are caring, professional, and truly dedicated to each child’s growth. Educational activities are fun and engaging, helping our kids learn and develop every day. The environment is safe, clean, and welcoming, and communication with parents is excellent. Highly recommend for families seeking both quality care and early learning!
Dustin PatrickDec 18, 2025such a wonderful place. Great teachers very cooperative director. every room organized so well neat and clean. the way a good daycare supposed to be. very nourishing and healthy environment.my daughter started here when she was 8 months now she's halfway to 2. she's learned so much being here. I wouldn recommend this place to all the parents♥️♥️
Simran KumariDec 1, 2025Bright Start has been absolutely amazing for my family. They take wonderful care of my toddler, and my daughter enjoyed an unforgettable summer camp experience with them. Both of my kids had so much fun every day! My son is learning so much—he can already recognize all his letters, numbers, shapes, and more. The teachers are patient, caring, and truly invested in the children’s development. The environment is safe, welcoming, and full of fun, educational activities. One of the things I appreciate the most is their Procare app. It keeps us updated hour by hour—diapers, naps, meals, activities—everything is tracked. They also post pictures throughout the day, which really gives us peace of mind and lets us feel connected to our child’s day. I’m very grateful for the team at Bright Start. I highly recommend them to any parent looking for a place where their children will grow, learn, and feel happy and supported.
hind hanjafNov 25, 2025My daughter really likes her daycare. She's been going since she was almost 2 years old. Since she began, she's been learning new words and getting smarter every day. The daycare has fun crafts, holiday parties, and gives the kids good food to eat. They also tell me what she's doing every hour, like when she eats, changes diapers, and takes naps. The people who work there are very kind and caring. A special thanks to Kishwar for always being so cheerful, listening to what we have to say, and offering advice on taking care of children. I'm so grateful for Bright Start and everyone there!
Deepika Kumaresan PillaiMay 10, 2024My daughter loves this daycare. She has been attending since she was about 6 months old and she just turned 3 years old. I have been potty training my daughter and they have been very patient and helpful in the process. My daughter always talks about the fun things that she does everyday! They have cute craft ideas for the kids, fun events for holidays, and healthy food for lunch and snacks. The staff is very nurturing and loving. WE LOVE BRIGHT START AND THE STAFF!!!
Lindsey StaymatesMar 27, 2024
Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.
Questions parents ask about Bright Start Early Learning Center
Is Bright Start Early Learning Center a licensed child care provider in Maryland?
- Yes. Bright Start Early Learning Center holds Maryland licence 1746219533642x553926213573439300, listed as "CONTINUING - FULL" by the Office of Child Care, Maryland State Department of Education in Carroll County. The licence is recorded as Continuing - Full, running to December 30, 2026. Confirm current standing with the Office of Child Care before enrolling.
What does Maryland record about Bright Start Early Learning Center's standing?
- Maryland records Bright Start Early Learning Center's status as "In Good Standing". That is a single status field in a snapshot, not a compliance history, and it is not the same as a clean inspection record. Maryland publishes inspection findings separately at checkccmd.org and they are not included here.
How many children is Bright Start Early Learning Center licensed for?
- Maryland's record lists 6 infant places and 2 school-age places for Bright Start Early Learning Center. Those are the only two age bands this dataset publishes, so they are not a total capacity and do not describe toddler or preschool places. Ask the provider for its full licensed capacity.
Does this page show inspection results for Bright Start Early Learning Center?
- No. Maryland inspects licensed child care programmes and publishes the results through Check Child Care Maryland at checkccmd.org. Those reports are not included here, so nothing on this page reflects Bright Start Early Learning Center's inspection history either way. This page's record comes from Maryland Family Network's LOCATE service, which carries licence and status data rather than inspection findings.
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About this record
This page republishes the public license record maintained by the State Department of Education, Office of Child Care. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.
Where this comes from
- Primary. The Maryland Family Network LOCATE child care search, licence 1746219533642x553926213573439300. Inspection findings are published separately by the Office of Child Care on Check Child Care Maryland and are not included on this page.
- Context. Our explainer on how Maryland daycare licensing and inspections work, and on Maryland child care assistance.
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