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Bright Leaders Academy
- licensed capacity
- 24
- open each week
- 7 days
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About
About Bright Leaders Academy
Bright Leaders Academy is a child care center in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 24 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM; Saturday, 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM; Sunday, 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 26 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpen every day
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 24 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Sunday | 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 24 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Bright Leaders Academy
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 24 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00259094
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 21, 2026: 12 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 26 rules in all · 26 corrected
- Safety and hazards 8
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Records and paperwork 4
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Transportation 1
- Background checks 1
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Jul 21, 2026Inspection12 rules cited
3270.75(c) Has all items
“At the time of inspection, the First Aid kit used for taking to the children to the playground did not include tweezers and scissors.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“At the time of inspection, Child #1 and #2 did not include the address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2026
3270.131(a) Health information
“At the time of inspection, the files for Child #2 did not include a child health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026
3270.27(a)(2) Emergency plan
“At the time of inspection, emergency plan did not include accommodations for evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2026
3270.102(e) Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch
“At the time of inspection, the outdoor playground area where infants and toddlers play included rubber chips that were less than an inch in diameter.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“At the time of inspection, the loose fill (rubber chips) used as a protective surface measured a depth below the recommendations of the USCPSC (6 in of loose fill). The loose fill depth was measured at .75 inches to 2.75 inches.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2026
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“At the time of inspection, Staff member #4 did not have a Pediatric First Aid /CPR training from approved provider.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026
3270.124(d) Excursions
“At the time of inspection, the provider did not have all emergency contact information specific to each child available and accompanying staff and children on each excursion in the "To Go Bag".”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“At the time of inspection, Staff members #1, #2, and #3 did not have verification of participation in annual fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“At the time of inspection, there was a container of hand sanitizer within reach of children on the changing table in the Infant Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2026
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“At the time of inspection, emergency contact information was not present in any child care space for any children receiving care in the space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“At the time of inspection, water in the children's bathroom sink was measured at 120 degrees F.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2026
- Dec 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 24, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): Two facility person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#2hired 4/18/25 FBI completed 7/25/25-more than 45 days) (#3 hired 4/16/25 CHILD ABUSE completed 6/2/25- not prior to working with children also STATE POLICE and FBI completed 6/2/25- not prior to working with children)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2025
3270.51/3270.113(a) Similar Age Level/Supervised at all times
“On 7/24/25, at approximately 12:30pm, a child was observed being supervised by a volunteer (facility person #1) and not a staff person in the infant room. The child was also observed alone and unattended with no staff supervision when the volunteer left the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2025
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“Outdoor play equipment required to be embedded was not anchored firmly and mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2025
3270.123(a) Signed
“Two children's records lacked an agreement signed by the parent. (#1 and #5)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Two children's emergency contact information did not include health insurance coverage and policy number information. (#2, #4 and #5)”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“The facility lacked a written, posted plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency in accordance with this regulation.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“Several children's records did not contain written verification of signed parental consent for emergency medical care and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff prior to admission. (#1, #2, #3, #4 and #5)”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions, and lockdown procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2025
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan did not provide for shelter of children during an emergency including lock down procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2025
3270.31(a) Age and Training
“One facility person identified as a volunteer was not at least 16 years of age or older. (#1)”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2025
3270.121(a)/3270.121(b) Review policies and procedures/Given parents in writing
“Written parental information to be given to parents at the time of enrollment did not include the facility's policies on supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2025
Mar 12, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.67(b) Trash removed grounds once/week
“During the Initial Inspection, it was observed that the outdoor play space is being used to store unwanted materials, posing a hazard to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“Staff member number one did not have a completed Health Assessment form on file during the Initial Inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025
3270.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space
“During the Initial Inspection, the outdoor play area which is in close proximity to a busy street was missing complete fencing.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025
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FAQ
Questions about Bright Leaders Academy
Is Bright Leaders Academy licensed?
Yes. Bright Leaders Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Bright Leaders Academy last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 21, 2026, with 12 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Bright Leaders Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 26 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 26 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Bright Leaders Academy care for?
24, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Bright Leaders Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Bright Leaders Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM; Saturday, 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM; Sunday, 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Bright Leaders Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 938-4745 to ask.
What is Bright Leaders Academy's phone number?
(610) 938-4745.
Where is Bright Leaders Academy?
8114 W Chester Pike, Upper Darby, PA 19082. The nearest other daycare we list is Fairy Tale Academy, 0.1 miles away.