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Brightside Academy Early Care & Ed
- licensed capacity
- 287
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Brightside Academy Early Care & Ed
Brightside Academy Early Care & Ed is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 287 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 3 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 287 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | 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 | 287 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Brightside Academy Early Care & Ed has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Brightside Academy Early Care & Ed
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 287 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00257877
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 20, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Records and paperwork 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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May 20, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“Observed room 6 with no daily schedule posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2026
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“Observed bottles unlabeled in EHS 22 infant classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed hole in wall near cots in Headstart 4/5 classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Observed chipped paint in EHS 2/3, Toddler 27, and Headstart 4/5 near cots.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2026
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“Observed room UPK 2/3 with cots unlabeled. Observed students in Headstart 4/5 using cots not assigned to them.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2026
May 21, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection on 05/21/25 there was chipping paint observed in classroom EHS 23 and classroom 24.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection on 05/21/25 there were dusty ceiling vents observed throughout the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2025
3270.75(a) In child care spaces
“During the renewal inspection on 05/21/25 there was no first aid kit located in room #7.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection on 05/21/25 staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2025
- May 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 22, 2024Visit1 rule cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Staff Left a student in the hallway while walking classroom back from the bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2024
May 22, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the complaint investigation it was self-reported that a child was left unsupervised sleep inside a classroom for 33 minutes. There were 2 staff persons in the classroom when the child was left unsupervised while the classroom went to the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2023
May 16, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“During the renewal inspection when tested by the certification rep the hot water temperature was 118 degrees in classroom 14.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2023
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“During the renewal inspection the toilet in the bathroom in the back of the building was not working.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2023
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection staff #3 did not have a health assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2023
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the renewal inspection staff #1 did not have verification of child care experience on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2023
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“During the renewal inspection staff #2 did not have verification of education on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection staff #4 did not have a disclosure on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2023
Jun 14, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire drill log documented the following fire system checks which exceeded 30 days between checks: 12/15/21 -- 1/18/21, 2/8/22-3/11/22, 4/4/22-5/10/22, 5/10/22-6/13/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2022
3270.131(e)(1)/3270.182(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The health reports in the file for Child #2 did not contain an immunization record or a letter of exemption from the parent or physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2022
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“The most recent health report in the file for Child #1 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2022
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The most recent updated health reports in the files for Child #1 and #3 exceeded 12 months between reports.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The most recent health assessments in the file for Staff Person #3 exceeded 24 months between assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Observed peeling, flaking paint on the ceilings of the rear classrooms of the building.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2022
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“On 6/14/22 when Staff Person #1 was supervising a group of 18 Preschool children during naptime, one of the children was sitting at a desk working.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The most recent State Police Clearances in the file for Staff Person #2 exceeded 60 months between clearances: 6/9/17-6/14/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The most recent Mandated Reporter Trainings in the file for Staff Person #3 exceeded 60 months between trainings: 8/8/14-3/30/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Brightside Academy Early Care & Ed
Is Brightside Academy Early Care & Ed licensed?
Yes. Brightside Academy Early Care & Ed is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Brightside Academy Early Care & Ed last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 20, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Brightside Academy Early Care & Ed had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 & Ed care for?
287, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Brightside Academy Early Care & Ed accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Brightside Academy Early Care & Ed's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Brightside Academy Early Care & Ed cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 727-1576 to ask.
What is Brightside Academy Early Care & Ed's phone number?
(215) 727-1576.
Where is Brightside Academy Early Care & Ed?
5600 Woodland Ave # 14, Philadelphia, PA 19143. The nearest other daycare we list is Multi Cultural Learning Center, 0.2 miles away.