American Academy for Early Education
2713 N Broad St # 17, Philadelphia, PA
4.2· 10 reviews
Brightside Academy Early Care and Education
- licensed capacity
- 302
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Brightside Academy Early Care and Education
Brightside Academy Early Care and Education is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 302 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 302 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 | 302 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Brightside Academy Early Care and Education
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 302 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00248711
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 12, 2025: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 25 rules in all · 25 corrected
- Safety and hazards 8
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Food and nutrition 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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Nov 12, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“During Renewal Inspection on 11/12/2025, Certification Staff observed that the updated Health Reports for Child #1 was not provided at least every 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2025
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During Renewal Inspection on 11/12/2025, Certification Staff observed that the thermometer in a refrigerator in Infant Room #1 read 52° Fahrenheit.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2025
Sep 5, 2025Visit2 rules cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(2) Supervised at all times /Supervision on and facility premises
“Staff Person #1 left a child unattended while off the facility premises.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2025
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“Facility staff disclosed that staff are sometimes out-of-ratio while transitioning children from the school grounds to the aftercare program.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2025
Apr 4, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During unannounced visit certification rep observed chipped paint in room 2, room 5/6 and room 9”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2025
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“During unannounced visit certification rep checked the water temperature. The water temperature was 118° F in the bathroom in room 19, 125° F in the sink in room 19. The bathroom across room 10 was 114° F (first sink) and 116° F (3rd sink).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2025
Nov 13, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Fee agreement for child 1 was dated 7-11-23.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024
3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk
“Facility doesn't have a director on site for a minimum of 30 hours per week.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During renewal inspection certification rep observed resolve, cleaning spray bottle and detergent accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“During renewal inspection certification rep check the water temp in the children's bathroom. The water temperature was 111° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in the following rooms: room 2 and room 10. Corrected on site.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 3 was missing annual evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Childcare experience for staff 2 needs to be verified.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Fire safety training for staff 1 is dated 11-8-23.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024
Nov 28, 2023Inspection11 rules cited
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 1 was missing address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2023
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“During renewal inspection certification rep checked the water temp in the infant room. The water temperature was 116° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During renewal inspection certification rep observed Lysol toilet bowl cleaner accessible to children in the bathroom in room 20”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2023
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Child 2 was missing updated health assessment. Child's date of enrollment was 8-21-23. Health assessment on file expired on 8-19-23.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. The file of child 2 and 3, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of an influenza vaccination within the past year, as required per the ACIP recommended schedule.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2023
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 4 did not specify the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2023
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Last health assessment for child 1 was dated 2-28-23.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2023
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 1 was missing address of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2023
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed emergency plan. The emergency plan was last updated on 9-27-22.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2023
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During renewal inspection certification rep observed the faceplate for the outlet in room 10 missing”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Durig renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in the following rooms: Room 2, Room 7/8, Room 9 and Room 19”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2023
Nov 8, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE FOR FACILTIY PERSON #2 DID NOT HAVE TWO WRITTEN, NON-FAMILY REFERENCES.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, CHARGING PORTS OBSERVED IN THE INFANT, AND PRE-K COUNTS CLASSROOMS WERE NOT IN USE AND DID NOT HAVE A PROTECTIVE COVERING ON THEM.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2022
3270.94(a)(9) Written record
“AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, INFORMATION RECORDED ON THE FIRE DRILL LOG DID NOT INCLUDE THE NAMES OF THE PARTICIPATING FACILITY PERSONS, ONLY THE NUMBER OF FACILITY PERSONS.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2022
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE HEALTH REPORT FOR CHILD #1 WAS MORE THAN 6 MONTHS OLD.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2022
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, SMALL GOOGLY EYES AND OTHER ART/MANIPULATIVE MATERIALS WERE OBSERVED ON THE SHELF IN THE YOUNG TODDLER ROOM AND WERE ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #1 CONTAINED A VOLUNTEER PA CRIMINAL CLEARANCE, NOT A PA CRIMINAL CLEARNACE FOR EMPLOYMENT.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2022
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE HEALTH REPORT FOR CHILD #2 DID NOT INCLUDE A STATMENT ANSWERED BY THE PHYSICIAN REGARDING IF THE CHILD IS ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN CHILD CARE AND APPEARS TO BE FREE FROM CONTAGIOUS OR COMMUNICABLE DISEASES.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, AREAS OF THE GREEN AND PURPLE WALL IN THE YOUNG TODDLER ROOM WERE OBSERVED TO BE VISIBLY DIRTY”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2022
Nov 5, 2021Inspection5 rules cited
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, A RECEIPT INDICATING THE DATE OF PURCHASE OR INSTALLATION FOR THE FIRE SYSTEM WAS NOT ON FILE AT THE FACILITY AS REQUIRED UNDER ACT 62.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2021
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE DAILY SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES WAS NOT POSTED IN THE TODDLER ROOM.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2021
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE WALL VENT IN THE TODDLER ROOM HAD VISIBLE RUST AND DIRT ON IT”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2021
3270.75(c) Has all items
“AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION THE FIRST AID KIT IN THE INFANT ROOM DID NOT CONTAIN SCISSORS OR TWEEZERS.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2021
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, A CUBBIE IN THE PRE-SCHOOL ROOM, AND THREE CUBBIES IN THE SCHOOL AGE ROOM WERE LIGHTWEIGHT AND UNSTABLE AND COULD EASILY BE TIPPED FORWARD.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Brightside Academy Early Care and Education
Is Brightside Academy Early Care and Education licensed?
Yes. Brightside Academy Early Care and Education is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Brightside Academy Early Care and Education last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on November 12, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Brightside Academy Early Care and Education had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 25 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 Early Care and Education care for?
302, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Brightside Academy Early Care and Education accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Brightside Academy Early Care and Education'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 Early Care and Education cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 634-3018 to ask.
What is Brightside Academy Early Care and Education's phone number?
(215) 634-3018.
Where is Brightside Academy Early Care and Education?
3230 N 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19140. The nearest other daycare we list is Plaza Allegheny, 0.1 miles away.