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Brightside Academy Early Care Education 4

3528 I St Acca # 4, Philadelphia, PA 191344.4· 23 reviews
licensed capacity
207
open each week
5 days
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About Brightside Academy Early Care Education 4

Brightside Academy Early Care Education 4 is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 207 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 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
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
207 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity207 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

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State record

Inspection reports for Brightside Academy Early Care Education 4

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
207 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00250927
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 28, 2025: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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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  1. Oct 28, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “On December 10, 2025, during the renewal inspection, there was chipping paint on the green wall, and a whole on the purple wall behind the classroom door in the room 4 childcare space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “On December 10, 2025, during the renewal inspection, there was a blue couch with missing fabric and discolorations throughout being used by the children receiving care in the room 5 childcare space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “On December 10, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the ceiling tiles were stained and discolored nearest the classroom door in the 7/8 classroom childcare space, and the ceiling on the right side of the classroom in room 4 childcare space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2025

  2. Dec 9, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “At the time of the unannounced inspection, it was found that staff #1 tapped a child in the mouth with her hand.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2025

  3. Nov 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 22, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in the following rooms: 1,14B, 11/12, and 4. Plaster was observed in 14B”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “During renewal inspection certification rep checked the refrigerator in room 4. The thermostat needs to be replaced (moldy). The milk refrigerator in the kitchen needs to be cleaned.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “During renewal inspection certification rep checked the first aid bag. The first aid bag in room 11/12 was missing scissors.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024

  5. Dec 29, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative did a facility walkthrough and there were no evacuation routes posted in the child care spaces.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and there was chipped paint throughout in the following areas: rm 610-chipped paint on the rear orange wall, the door area and the baseboard near door is in disrepair. RM 14a-cracked wall plaster ,paint chipped and unfinished surfaces-plaster and spackle near sink”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and the emergency plan was not updated to include continuity of care or details pertaining to staff duties per announcement c-22-04,issued 4/19/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2023

  6. Feb 8, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THE CABINETS IN THE CHILDREN'S BATHROOMS WERE UNLOCKED,EXPOSING CHILDREN TO THE TOXIC MATERIALS USED FOR INSECTS THAT WAS IN THE CABINETS.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022

    • Safe sleep

      3270.119 Infant sleep position

      “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND IN THE INFANT ROOM CHILD #1, WAS ASLEEP IN AN INFANT CHAIR. (CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION BY REMOVING CHILD FROM THE CHAIR).”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THE WINDOW IN THE GYM WAS BOARDED UP.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.67(c) No insects or rodents

      “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THERE WAS EVIDENCE OF AN INSECT INFESTATION IN THE BATHROOMS UNDER THE SINK.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Brightside Academy Early Care Education 4

Is Brightside Academy Early Care Education 4 licensed?

Yes. Brightside Academy Early Care Education 4 is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Brightside Academy Early Care Education 4 last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on October 28, 2025, with 3 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Brightside Academy Early Care Education 4 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Education 4 care for?

207, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Brightside Academy Early Care Education 4 accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Brightside Academy Early Care Education 4'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 Education 4 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 426-7300 to ask.

What is Brightside Academy Early Care Education 4's phone number?

(215) 426-7300.

Where is Brightside Academy Early Care Education 4?

3528 I St Acca # 4, Philadelphia, PA 19134. The nearest other daycare we list is Ken-Crest Services-Kensington Center, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).