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Brightside Academy Early Care Education

2300 W Allegheny Ave Acca # 24, Philadelphia, PA 191323.3· 12 reviews
licensed capacity
209
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 209 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 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

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
209 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 capacity209 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Brightside Academy Early Care Education has not listed its tuition.

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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
209 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00244758
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 9, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • 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. Jul 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 1, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “During the complaint investigation on 7/1/25 it was confirmed that staff person #1 utilized inappropriate discipline with children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2025

  4. Oct 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(i) Age

      “During the renewal inspection on 09.17.24, the record reviewed for Staff Person #1 did not include identification verification of age.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2024

  6. Jun 12, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm

      “During the complaint investigation on 06.12.24, it was determined facility person singled out and ridiculed child via pushing and hitting child during classroom transition time.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “During the complaint investigation on 06.12.24, it was determined facility staff person used physical punishment on a child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024

  7. Aug 18, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “During the renewal inspection on 8/18/23, there was no gauze in the first-aid kit in Toddler Room #3.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “During the renewal inspection on 8/18/23, the emergency contact information was not in the childcare space while the children were in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2023

  8. Aug 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jan 18, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/18/22, STAFF PERSON #1 (HIRED 11/16/21) AND STAFF PERSON #2 (HIRED 10/20/15) DID NOT HAVE DATES ON THE STAFF DATA SHEET INDICATING THE INITIAL OR SUBSEQUEST TB TESTING OR MEDICAL DOCUMENTATION TO CONFIRM FREEDOM FROM COMMUNICABLE DISEASE.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 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 July 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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?

209, 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) 226-0691 to ask.

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

(215) 226-0691.

Where is Brightside Academy Early Care Education?

2300 W Allegheny Ave Acca # 24, Philadelphia, PA 19132. The nearest other daycare we list is Robots and Mentors KIPP North, 0.2 miles away.

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