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Brightside Academy Early Care Education 5
- licensed capacity
- 194
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Brightside Academy Early Care Education 5
Brightside Academy Early Care Education 5 is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 194 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 2 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 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 194 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| 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 | 194 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Brightside Academy Early Care Education 5 has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Brightside Academy Early Care Education 5
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 194 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00248882
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 20, 2025: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Safe sleep 1
- 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 20, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.75(c) Has all items
“On November 20, 2025, during the renewal inspection the first aid kit in the preschool classroom did not contain scissors, or tweezers.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2025
- Nov 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 22, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“At the time of inspection, certification representative observed the hot water temperature in the bathrooms on the first floor, exceed 110 F.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2024
3270.67(c)/3270.76 No insects or rodents/Building Surfaces
“At the time of inspection, certification representative observed dead insects in an area that is not accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2024
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“At the time of inspection, the rest equipment was not labeled for the use of a specific child.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2024
3270.107 Refrigerator
“At the time of inspection, the bottom area of the refrigerator was not clean.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2024
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“At the time of inspection the toilet area on the second floor was not clean.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2024
Jan 26, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and there were no immunization records in the file of child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2023
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and the fire exit was partially obstructed by a ladder, a cleaning cart, a shelf containing cleaning materials and other supplies.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2023
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 operations or specific staff duties per announcement c-22-04,issued 4/19/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2023
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through there were electrical outlets throughout the facility that were missing protective covers and had tape on them.(CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2023
3270.62(b) Play space - 65 square feet/child
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and there were 14 children in the indoor gym when the calculated amount of children allowed in the gym at one time is 8.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and on the second floor there were two closets that are accessible to children that were unlocked/had broken locks that contained cleaning materials and other toxic materials and there were cleaning materials easily accessible to children in the fire exit hallway on the first floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2023
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and there was chipped paint throughout the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2023
- Dec 29, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Brightside Academy Early Care Education 5
Is Brightside Academy Early Care Education 5 licensed?
Yes. Brightside Academy Early Care Education 5 is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Brightside Academy Early Care Education 5 last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on November 20, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Brightside Academy Early Care Education 5 had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 5 care for?
194, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Brightside Academy Early Care Education 5 accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Brightside Academy Early Care Education 5'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 Education 5 cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 426-7403 to ask.
What is Brightside Academy Early Care Education 5's phone number?
(215) 426-7403.
Where is Brightside Academy Early Care Education 5?
1819 E Allegheny Ave Acca # 5, Philadelphia, PA 19134. The nearest other daycare we list is Learning Express Childcare Center, 0.1 miles away.