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Bright Beginnings Child Dev Center

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4.7(13)Yelp(0)
Child Care Center

On record in Pennsylvania.

98 S CLOVER LN, HARRISBURG, PA 17112

Hours
7 AM–5 PM
Licensed for
92 children
Subsidies
Accepted

Amenities and accessibility

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.

Ages and programs

Reported to DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning by Bright Beginnings Child Dev Center and published in the state licence record. Availability is not the same as licensing, so confirm openings directly.

Programs on record

  • School-age care

The public record

License number
100142018-0002
License status
LICENSED
License type
Child Care Center
Licensed capacity
92 children
Address
98 S CLOVER LN, HARRISBURG, PA 17112
County
Dauphin County
Website
Not listed
License issued
May 23, 2026
License expires
May 23, 2027

This page republishes the public license record maintained by the DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.

From Google

Recent parent reviews

The 6 most recent of 13 Google reviews. Scroll for the rest of them.

  • Our family had a deeply upsetting experience at this daycare. Our children had attended since infancy, and we trusted the program for many years. In April, we discovered our children had been disenrolled, with their belongings left outside after hours and no communication or transition plan. This approach felt dismissive of our children and our family. Early childhood programs should prioritize clear communication, respect, and emotional safety — especially for very young children. We share this experience to help other parents ask detailed questions about policies, communication practices, and enrollment or termination procedures before deciding where to enroll their children.

    DarrianFeb 18, 2026
  • My family just moved out of the area and my 18 mo old daughter withdrew from BB but I just wanted to post our incredible experience with this facility. We cannot recommend this daycare enough- every single staff member from the owner Amy down to each full time or part time staff member care immensely about each child and do their best to provide a "home away from home" experience. My daughter cried at pickup multiple times because I had interrupted her fun and she didn't want to leave her friends and the teachers! Being first time parents, we really leaned on the teachers to help us navigate behavioral changes, illness, and everything else we encountered and truly consider everyone at BB family and will miss them so much! I love how they schedule events and socials for the parents to get to know each other and show off what the kids are working on throughout the year- it brings home how much the teachers are pouring into their students every day!

    Cassie FisselJun 16, 2025
  • I can’t recommend Bright Beginnings enough! The staff is warm, attentive, and truly passionate about caring for children. The environment is clean, safe, and full of fun, educational activities that help kids thrive. It’s a relief for parents to know their little ones are in such loving hands. A wonderful place for kids to learn and grow.

    Terri GerstMay 10, 2025
  • Bright Beginnings is an amazing place. The Director and her staff are so extremely friendly and attentive. The facilities are always clean, inviting and well organized. They make you feel like family and treat everyone with lots of love and kindness.

    David SpearMay 7, 2025
  • My children went here from kindergarten to 5th grade. I went to Amy, the owner, as my children were having bullying issues at another daycare and coming home with bruises and in tears. Amy made room for them and gave them a second home. Through the years, the teachers have been involved in not only helping them learn, but showing up to school concerts, birthday parties and being their number one cheer leaders. As a single mom in the military, she made sure my kids had breakfast, took them to school, picked them up and provided me that piece of mind that I could focus on my job and excel to ensure I could support my kids the best way I could. They day it takes a village. our village was this daycare and I couldn't be more grateful to Amy and all her staff. Even though my kids no longer go there, they still check in and ask and cheer them on. That's like family. That's priceless!

    Jessica RavenMay 2, 2025
  • The Center demonstrates an exceptional commitment to early childhood education, child development and overall care. This is just not a babysitting service! The educational program is thoughtfully designed, engaging and tailored to meet the developmental needs of all children. Staff creates a learning environment where children are enthusiastic and curious assisting a child to reach full potential. The center promotes positive interactions and staff is encouraged to create an atmosphere that is warm respectful and inviting to learning. Amy, the leader is highly effective and committed to continuous training along with strong communication with parents which reflected in its everyday functions. Beyond the behavioral and educational components, the center provides a safe, nurturing and well-maintained environment. Simply put, Bright Beginnings sets a high standard for early childhood care and education. It goes beyond to ensure that every child feels valued, supported, safe and empowered to thrive. Hundreds of children have come through the doors of Ms. Amy and staff and many always remember the AWESOME development center where their first steps in life began.

    Lynn WuestnerMay 2, 2025

Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.

How the reviews split

The 4.7 average comes from 13 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

  • 5 star12
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  • 1 star1

Questions parents ask about Bright Beginnings Child Dev Center

Is Bright Beginnings Child Dev Center a licensed child care provider in Pennsylvania?

Yes. Bright Beginnings Child Dev Center holds Pennsylvania certificate 100142018-0002, listed as "LICENSED" by the Office of Child Development and Early Learning in Dauphin County. The current certificate runs to May 23, 2027. Confirm current standing at compass.dhs.pa.gov/providersearch before enrolling.

What is Bright Beginnings Child Dev Center's Keystone STARS rating?

Pennsylvania rates Bright Beginnings Child Dev Center STAR 1, on a scale of one to four where four is highest. That tier took effect on October 30, 2025. Keystone STARS measures programme standards such as staff qualifications and learning environment, not inspection outcomes.

Does Pennsylvania record a negative sanction against Bright Beginnings Child Dev Center?

No. The state's provider dataset records no negative sanction against Bright Beginnings Child Dev Center at the time the record was published. That is a single field in a snapshot, not a full compliance history, and it is not the same as a clean inspection record. The licensing inspection detail is at compass.dhs.pa.gov/providersearch.

Does Bright Beginnings Child Dev Center accept child care subsidy?

Yes. Bright Beginnings Child Dev Center holds a subsidy agreement with the state. The agreement covers these age groups: Infant and toddler, Preschool, School-age. An agreement means the provider can bill the subsidy programme, not that a funded place is free today. Eligibility is decided by your Early Learning Resource Center, Early Learning Resource Center for Region 9.

Does this page show inspection results for Bright Beginnings Child Dev Center?

No. Pennsylvania completes at least one unannounced inspection a year at every licensed provider, and publishes the results through the provider search at compass.dhs.pa.gov/providersearch. Those results are not included here, and there is no open dataset of them, so nothing on this page reflects Bright Beginnings Child Dev Center's inspection history either way. Look the provider up there and read the licensing inspection record.