Candy's Kids Learning Academy
2001 E Tioga St, Philadelphia, PA
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Brightside Academy Early Care Education is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 149 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 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 149 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Brightside Academy Early Care Education has not listed its tuition.
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 24, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
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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3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“Staff #1 did not provide parent original incident report on the day of incident.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2024
3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk
“During the renewal inspection, staff #1 did not verify a minimum of 30 hours present per week at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“Certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed a minimum written evaluation of every 12 months was not in record.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the renewal inspection certification rep observed Room #1 and room #12 first aid kits did not contain soap. Room #2 first aid kit did not contain tweezers.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2023
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During the renewal inspection certification rep reviewed Child #3 emergency contact form and observed signed parental consent for administration of minor first aid procedure by facility staff missing on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection certification rep observed chip paint in room #4, #5, #6, #8, #9 and #11. Certification rep observed a whole on the right side of the bottom wall in room #9.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2023
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“During the renewal inspection certification rep read the sink water temperature in the boys bathroom in all 4 sinks to be read at 122 F exceeding 110 F at the time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the renewal inspection certification rep observed Resolve Carpet Cleaner and Disinfectant Wipes accessible to children in room #12.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2023
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“During the renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children #1 and #2 emergency contact form and observed child #1 is missing signed parental consent for transportation, child #2 is missing signed parental consent for transportation, walking, excursions, swimming and wading.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“At the time of renewal inspection, observed a rug in Room #1 with dirty spots, under the sink cabinet in Before/After school room was dirty with the signs of old ripped stickers and tape. The ceiling tiles around the vent in Before/after school room were dusty and in need of a cleaning.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2022
3270.161(a) Wholesome
“At the time of renewal inspection observed three bottles of Organic Valley milk that was stored in the refrigerator and was expired on 09/6/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2022
3270.166(1) Written statement
“At the time of inspection, written statements giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant was not obtained from the parents of child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2022
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At the time of renewal inspection, the continuity of operation statement of emergency plan did not include response planning in managing financial issues during the aftermath of the disaster.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2022
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“At the time of renewal inspection observed electrical outlets in Room 11 without protective receptacle covers. These electrical outlets were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2022
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“At the time of inspection, the files for staff member #12 did not include an annual staff evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2022
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“At the time of renewal inspection, hot water temperature in Room #1 was measured at 120 F, in Room #2- 138F, in the boys and girls bathroom - 120F. All areas were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2022
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“At the time of renewal inspection, file of child #1 did not include an updated health report required at least every 6 months. Child health report on file was dated 4/4/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2022
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 didn't include verification of 2 years experience with children required for the position of an assistant group supervisor and prior to service at the facility. Record of staff person #1 included only 1 year of experience with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During the renewal inspection on 10/25/21, provider did not have proof of purchase and date of purchase of an interconnected fire detection system.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2021
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During renewal inspection on 10/25/21, written evaluation of staff person #1, #2 , and #3 were conducted more than 12 months ago. Last evaluation of staff person #1, #2, and #3 was conducted on 10/14/21”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2021
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FAQ
Yes. Brightside Academy Early Care Education is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 24, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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.
149, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 533-6321 to ask.
(215) 533-6321.
1500 E Erie Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124. The nearest other daycare we list is Lycoming Childcare Facility, 0.3 miles away.