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Brightside Academy Early Care Education

4047 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia, PA 191043.5· 19 reviews
licensed capacity
134
open each week
5 days

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About Brightside Academy Early Care Education

Brightside Academy Early Care Education is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 134 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 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 6 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
134 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
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity134 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Brightside Academy Early Care Education

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
134 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00259993
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 2, 2026: 7 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 8 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Safety and hazards 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. Jul 2, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.70(b)/3270.72(a) Over 82º F - mechanical air circulation/Provided

      “DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE DID A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THE EHS CLASS, INFANT ROOM AND THE GYM WERE EXTREMELY HOT. STAFF WERE VISIBLY SWEATING. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During the allocated unannounced monitoring. cert representative conducted a facility walkthrough and there was a box fan in the infant room and in the gym the rug was torn and there was a portable air conditioning unit that was in disrepair and accessible by children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.61(f) No business simultaneous use

      “During the allocated unannounced monitoring, a facility walkthrough was conducted and the classroom in the back near the bathroom was being used as storage space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

      “During the allocated unannounced monitoring, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and there were two toilets that did not flush.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 7 staff files and the file for staff #2 did not have TB test results or a physical.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters

      “During the allocated unannounced monitoring , certification representative reviewed 7 staff files and the file for staff #3 did not include a verification of childcare experience and the file for staff #1 did not include a verification of childcare experience or education.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 7 staff files and the files for staff #1 and staff #2 did not include emergency plan training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026

  2. Jul 2, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.70(b)/3270.72(a) Over 82º F - mechanical air circulation/Provided

      “DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE DID A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THE EHS CLASS, INFANT ROOM AND THE GYM WERE EXTREMELY HOT. STAFF WERE VISIBLY SWEATING. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During the allocated unannounced monitoring. cert representative conducted a facility walkthrough and there was a box fan in the infant room and in the gym the rug was torn and there was a portable air conditioning unit that was in disrepair and accessible by children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.61(f) No business simultaneous use

      “During the allocated unannounced monitoring, a facility walkthrough was conducted and the classroom in the back near the bathroom was being used as storage space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

      “During the allocated unannounced monitoring, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and there were two toilets that did not flush.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 7 staff files and the file for staff #2 did not have TB test results or a physical.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters

      “During the allocated unannounced monitoring , certification representative reviewed 7 staff files and the file for staff #3 did not include a verification of childcare experience and the file for staff #1 did not include a verification of childcare experience or education.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 7 staff files and the files for staff #1 and staff #2 did not include emergency plan training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026

  3. May 28, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.70(b)/3270.72(a) Over 82º F - mechanical air circulation/Provided

      “DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE DID A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THE EHS CLASS, INFANT ROOM AND THE GYM WERE EXTREMELY HOT. STAFF WERE VISIBLY SWEATING.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026

  4. May 7, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.191 Individual Records

      “During the renewal inspection, facility files were reviewed and there was no file for staff #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2026

  5. Jul 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 07/16/2025, the Certification Representative reviewed the personnel records of Staff #1 and Staff #2. The review found that Staff #1's file did not contain a National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance, and Staff #2's file was missing a current Child Abuse Clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2025

  6. Jun 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 28, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “WHILE STAFF WERE CLEANING TOYS, A CHILD WAS ABLE TO REACH ONE OF THE TOYS AND SPILLED SOME OF THE CLEANING SOLUTION ON HIS PANTS.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2024

  8. May 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jun 15, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “During the renewal inspection on 06/15/23 the first aid kit located in classroom #8 was missing gauze. The first aid kit located in the gym was missing scissors and soap.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2023

  10. Jun 8, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.61 Measurement and use of indoor child care space

      “During the renewal inspection on 6/8/22 classroom #5 was being used to store infant/toddler buggies, plastic buckets, and utility case unrelated to child care being offered.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “On 6/21/22, the staff file reviewed for staff #1, staff #2 and staff #3, were missing two written nonfamily references.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(8) Age appropriate screenings complete

      “On 6/21/22, the health report reviewed for child #1 did not include a statement that age appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record

      “On 6/21/22, the health report reviewed for child #1 did not include record of ongoing vaccines in accordance with schedule recommended by the ACIP.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During the renewal inspection on 6/8/22 there were areas of peeling paint on the walls in classroom #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “During the renewal inspection on 6/8/22 toxic materials (bleach, insecticides, disinfectant) were observed in unlocked utility closet next to staff bathroom. There were also toxic materials (buckets of paint) observed behind unlocked door leading to basement. Both unlocked doors were accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “During the renewal inspection on 6/8/22 there were (4) missing outlet covers in the indoor play space and (2) missing outlet covers in classroom #5.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “On 6/21/22, the staff file reviewed for staff #3 did not include an annual written evaluation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(4) Acute or chronic health problem

      “On 6/21/22, the health report reviewed for child #2 did not include assessment or screening tests for vision, hearing or lead. Health report for child #1 did not include assessment or screening tests for vision and hearing.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 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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Questions about Brightside Academy Early Care Education

Is Brightside Academy Early Care Education licensed?

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

When was Brightside Academy Early Care Education last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 2, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 6 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 care for?

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

Does Brightside Academy Early Care Education accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Brightside Academy Early Care 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 Education cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 382-3538 to ask.

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

(215) 382-3538.

Where is Brightside Academy Early Care Education?

4047 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104. The nearest other daycare we list is Unity Academy Learning Center and Childcare, 0.1 miles away.

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