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Brightside Academy Early Care Education

1500 E Erie Ave, Philadelphia, PA 191243.3· 20 reviews
licensed capacity
149
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 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.

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
149 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 capacity149 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
149 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00246533
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Summary

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

  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Sep 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 5, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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

  4. Oct 2, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

  5. Sep 13, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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

    • Safety and hazards

      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

    • Safety and hazards

      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

    • Transportation

      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

  6. Oct 11, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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

    • Food and nutrition

      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

    • Records and paperwork

      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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

    • Safety and hazards

      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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

    • Safety and hazards

      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

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

  7. Oct 25, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

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 September 24, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

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

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.

How many children can Brightside Academy Early Care Education care for?

149, 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) 533-6321 to ask.

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

(215) 533-6321.

Where is Brightside Academy Early Care Education?

1500 E Erie Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124. The nearest other daycare we list is Lycoming Childcare Facility, 0.3 miles away.

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