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4714 N Front St, Philadelphia, PA
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Brightside Academy
- licensed capacity
- 183
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Brightside Academy
Brightside Academy is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 183 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 38 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 183 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 183 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Brightside Academy has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Brightside Academy
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance (provisional)
- Capacity
- 183 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00256537
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 11, 2026: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 38 rules in all · 36 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 10
- Safety and hazards 7
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Records and paperwork 5
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Background checks 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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Mar 11, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During Renewal Inspection on 03/11/2026, Certification Staff observed Staff observed toxic cleaning materials in an unlocked cabinet in Pre-School Room #8 that was not locked or made inaccessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2026
3270.62(c)/3270.78 Space safe for large muscle activity/Lighting
“During Renewal Inspection on 03/11/2026, Certification Staff observed that a portion of the lower-level indoor play space was not properly illuminated due to non-functional lighting.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2026
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During Renewal Inspection on 03/11/2026, Certification Staff observed that Child #1 was left unattended in Pre-School Room #8 by Staff Person #1 for over a minute while transitioning to another classroom. Staff Person #1 was not aware that the child had been left unattended, as the child was utilizing a toileting area. The child was retrieved by the Facility Director. Certification Staff also observed that Staff Person #2 was not aware of which children she was responsible for supervising when asked. Continued non-compliance with regulatory requirements regarding the supervision of children was observed by Certification Staff during Renewal Inspection completed on 03/11/2026 and during a complaint investigation completed on 12/16/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3270.70(b)/3270.72(a) Over 82º F - mechanical air circulation/Provided
“During Renewal Inspection on 03/11/2026, Certification Staff observed Staff observed that the temperature inside of the facility exceeded 85 degrees Fahrenheit with little to no air flow.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2026
3270.21/3270.102(a) General Health and Safety/Clean and good repair
“During Renewal Inspection on 03/11/2026, Certification Staff observed that the play equipment in the lower-level indoor play space was inappropriately modified with caution tape to prevent use of one side.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2026
3270.76/3270.102(a) Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair
“During Renewal Inspection on 03/11/2026, Certification Staff observed unsanitary conditions in multiple child care spaces in the facility, including unclean surfaces and equipment used by children attending the facility. Certification Staff was informed that the facility is without a cleaning person.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2026
3270.77(a)/3270.82(g) No peeling paint or plaster/Clean and good repair
“During Renewal Inspection on 03/11/2026, Certification Staff observed that the restroom in the lower-level indoor play space was out of order due to a large hole in the ceiling plaster.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2026
Dec 16, 2025Complaint investigation5 rules cited
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“During Unannounced Monitoring Inspection on 12/16/2025, Certification Staff observed that the Child Record for Child #1 did not include an initial health report.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During Unannounced Monitoring Inspection on 12/16/2025, Certification Staff observed that the Emergency Contact Form and Fee Agreement Form for Child #1 was not reviewed or signed once within a 6-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2025
3270.133(1)/3270.133(5) Original container/Original label
“During Unannounced Monitoring Inspection on 12/16/2025, Certification Staff observed prescription medication for Child #2 in a First Aid Kit in Pre-School Room #8 that had expired and was not stored in its original container.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 12/10/2025, a child eloped from an unsecured emergency exit door in the lower-level play space of the facility.”
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 12/10/2025, a child eloped from an unsecured emergency exit door in the lower-level indoor play space of the facility.”
Dec 16, 2025Complaint investigation5 rules cited
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“During Unannounced Monitoring Inspection on 12/16/2025, Certification Staff observed that the Child Record for Child #1 did not include an initial health report.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During Unannounced Monitoring Inspection on 12/16/2025, Certification Staff observed that the Emergency Contact Form and Fee Agreement Form for Child #1 was not reviewed or signed once within a 6-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2025
3270.133(1)/3270.133(5) Original container/Original label
“During Unannounced Monitoring Inspection on 12/16/2025, Certification Staff observed prescription medication for Child #2 in a First Aid Kit in Pre-School Room #8 that had expired and was not stored in its original container.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 12/10/2025, a child eloped from an unsecured emergency exit door in the lower-level play space of the facility.”
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 12/10/2025, a child eloped from an unsecured emergency exit door in the lower-level indoor play space of the facility.”
Dec 16, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“During Unannounced Monitoring Inspection on 12/16/2025, Certification Staff observed that the Child Record for Child #1 did not include an initial health report.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During Unannounced Monitoring Inspection on 12/16/2025, Certification Staff observed that the Emergency Contact Form and Fee Agreement Form for Child #1 was not reviewed or signed once within a 6-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2025
3270.133(1)/3270.133(5) Original container/Original label
“During Unannounced Monitoring Inspection on 12/16/2025, Certification Staff observed prescription medication for Child #2 in a First Aid Kit in Pre-School Room #8 that had expired and was not stored in its original container.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 12/10/2025, a child eloped from an unsecured emergency exit door in the lower-level play space of the facility.”
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 12/10/2025, a child eloped from an unsecured emergency exit door in the lower-level indoor play space of the facility.”
Feb 10, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
3270.66(a)/3270.76 Locked or inaccessible/Building Surfaces
“During renewal inspection certification rep observed missing outlet covers in room 8 and gymDuring renewal inspection certification rep observed small gap between wall and outlet in room 10”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During renewal inspection certification rep observed cleaning materials (Lysol, cleaning spray and disinfectant spray) accessible in the following rooms: Room 4, Room 9, Room 5, Room 10, and the bathroom near the fire exit had a degreaser accessible.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2025
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Certification rep verified that staff 1 was not an employee at the childcare facility stated on the childcare verification form. Childcare experience for staff 1 needs to be verified.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2025
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“The water temperature in the following rooms were above 110° F. Water on both sinks in Room 2 were 123° F, Room 9, water temperature was 114° F. The temperature in the bathroom between 6 and 7 was 138° F. The temperature in the bathroom next to room 10 (near fire exit) was 132° F. The water temperature in both bathrooms near the office and kitchen were 111° F. The water temperature in the bathroom in the gym was 114° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During renewal inspection certification rep checked the first aid kit in room 6. The first aid kit was missing tweezers.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in the following rooms: Room 1, wall near door needs repair/ has chipped paint. Room 3, yellow wall needs repair. Room 9, chipped paint near door and small holes.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2025
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“During renewal inspection certification rep observed a toddler strapped in a high school while they were watching a video on a laptop in room 4. Certification rep also observed a child sleeping toddler strapped to a chair. The child was sleeping on the chair for at least 5 minutes before they picked up.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 was missing one reference letter.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025
Feb 16, 2024Inspection18 rules cited
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“During renewal inspection certification rep checked the water temp. The water temp in room 1 was 112° F, The water temp in room 8 was 112° F, the water temp in room 10 was 121.8 ° F, the water temp in the gym was 113° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During renewal inspection certification rep observed loose baseboard in room 9”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in room 6 by the cots and room 7 by the art easel.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2024
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“During renewal inspection certification rep observed clutter in one of the emergency exits”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During renewal inspection, certification rep saw a ripped soft mat in room 9 by the library area.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. State police clearance for staff 1 was in pending status. Staff 1 date of hie was 5-2-22.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2024
3270.131(a) Health information
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Child 2 only had immunization on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024
3270.27(a)(2)/3270.27(b) Emergency plan/Plan reviewed/updated annually
“During renewal inspection reviewed letter to families. The letter to families was missing location of evacuation.During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed emergency plan. Emergency plan was last reviewed on 1-9-23.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2024
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Experience for staff 2 and 3 needs to be verified.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2024
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“During renewal inspection certification rep checked the refrigerator in room 3. Certification observed milk in the refrigerator. The refrigerator was not on.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2024
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Emergency contact for child 2 was expired. Fee agreement for child 2 was expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 2 did not specify the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Fee agreement for child 3 was missing departure time.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Fee agreement for child 1,2 and 3 were missing extra services.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
3270.161(a) Wholesome
“During renewal inspection certification rep checked the refrigerator in the kitchen. The milk refrigerator needs to be cleaned.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2024
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 2 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“During renewal inspection certification rep observed a hole above the outlet in room 9”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During renewal inspection certification rep observed cleaning spray bottle accessible in room 5.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
Feb 1, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility
“At time of renewal inspection, the file for staff person #1 did not include initial training regarding the facility's emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2023
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“At time of renewal inspection, the wooden cubby in room #1 was lightweight and wobbly posing a tipping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“At time of renewal inspection, the wall by the sink in room #1 was visibly dirty and needed to be cleaned. Also, in room #1, the gate separating the classrooms was detaching from the wall. Screws were observed coming out of the wall, making the gate wobbly and not safe for children to be around. The one area of green molding on the wall in the gym is separating from the wall and needs to be repaired.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“At time of renewal inspection, chipped orange paint was observed around the bathroom door frame in room #8, and around the classroom door frame in room #1. Chipped yellow paint was observed behind the gate in room #1. Chipped gray paint was observed on the gym floor in the indoor play area.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2023
3270.102(f) Indoor climbing- protective surface
“At time of renewal inspection, a mini trampoline was observed in the school age room, and it did not have protective surfacing under it.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2023
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“At time of renewal inspection, toilet fixtures leading from the toilet to the wall were observed to be covered in rust in the bathroom in room #6 and the bathroom in the indoor play space. Rust was also observed on the gray door panel on the wall in the bathroom in the indoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2023
3270.65/3270.66(a) Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less /Locked or inaccessible
“At time of renewal inspection, unused outlets were observed in room #1 and #8 and did not have protective covers in them. Hand sanitizer and Lysol wipes were observed in room #8 and were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2023
Jan 24, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.62(d) No simultaneous use
“AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT ROOM #5 (MEASURED CHILD CARE SPACE) WAS NOT IN USE AND WAS BEING USED AS STORAGE SPACE.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, AN AREA OF CHIPPED PAINT WAS OBSERVED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WALL BY THE TOILET IN THE BATHROOM OF ROOM #8”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2022
3270.66(a)/3270.76 Locked or inaccessible/Building Surfaces
“AT TME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE DOOR OF THE CABINET UNDER THE SINK IN THE SCHOOL AGE ROOM (ROOM 10) WAS BROKEN OFF OF THE CABINET AND LEANING AGAINST THE CABINET. DUE TO THE BROKEN DOOR, CLEANING PRODUCTS UNDER THE SINK WERE ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN IN THE ROOM.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2022
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, AN OUTLET STRIP IN ROOM #8 WAS OBSERVED TO HAVE UNUSED OUTLETS THAT DID NOT HAVE PROTECTIVE COVERS IN THEM.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Brightside Academy
Is Brightside Academy licensed?
Yes. Brightside Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Brightside Academy last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 11, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Brightside Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 38 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 36 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 Brightside Academy care for?
183, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Brightside Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Brightside Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Brightside Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 329-0614 to ask.
What is Brightside Academy's phone number?
(215) 329-0614.
Where is Brightside Academy?
543 W Courtland St, Philadelphia, PA 19140. The nearest other daycare we list is Titis Learning Academy, 0.1 miles away.