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Brightside Academy Early Care Education
- licensed capacity
- 312
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
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 312 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 27 rules across 8 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 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 312 children
Hours
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
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 312 childrenFrom the state license |
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
- 312 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00247456
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 3, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 8 visits · 27 rules in all · 27 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 10
- Safety and hazards 6
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- 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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Jun 3, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child
“During the complaint investigation conducted 6/3/26, It was found that child # 1 received emergency room treatment following an incident that occurred on 5/22/26 and the operator failed to notify the regional office of the incident. '”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the complaint investigation conducted 6/3/26, It was found that child # 1 was not supervised by a staff person at all times when an incident occurred on such and such date where child # 1 was present in classroom # 5 with staff person # 1 and # 2 and the staff person was not aware that the child injured.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
Apr 21, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“During the complaint investigation conducted 4/21/26, it was found that staff #1 used harsh language towards child #2.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2026
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During the complaint investigation conducted 4/21/26, It was found that staff person # 1 used a form of physical punishment towards child #2 when shaking the child as well as throwing a ball and hitting child # 1 in the head. Staff #1 also yanked child #1 by the foot.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the complaint investigation conducted 4/21/26, walls, floors and tables were observed stained with dirt throughout the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2026
Apr 21, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“During the complaint investigation conducted 4/21/26, it was found that staff #1 used harsh language towards child #2.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2026
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During the complaint investigation conducted 4/21/26, It was found that staff person # 1 used a form of physical punishment towards child #2 when shaking the child as well as throwing a ball and hitting child # 1 in the head. Staff #1 also yanked child #1 by the foot.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the complaint investigation conducted 4/21/26, walls, floors and tables were observed stained with dirt throughout the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2026
Mar 18, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the unannounced inspection conducted 3/18/26, chip paint was observed on the purple corner area of the wall near the classroom sink in room #7. Chip paint was also observed on the purple wall near the manipulative tabletop section in room #7. In room #8 chip paint was observed on the orange wall column pilaster.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the unannounced inspection conducted 3/18/26, water stains were observed in the ceilings of room #8, #9, #10 and #12.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2026
Oct 20, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the renewal inspection conducted 10/20/25, Lysol cleaning spray was observed in a low unlocked cabinet accessible to children in room 1, 8 and 9.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2025
3270.131(d)(3) Current medication and reason
“During the renewal inspection conducted 10/20/25, the health assessment reviewed for child #1 did not include a list of the child's current medication and the reason for the medication.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2025
3270.131(d)(4) Acute or chronic health problem
“During the renewal inspection conducted 10/20/25, the health assessment reviewed for child #1 did not include an assessment of an acute or chronic health problem or special need and recommendations for treatment or services, including information regarding abnormal results of screening tests for vision, hearing or lead poisoning.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2025
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“During the renewal inspection conducted 10/20/25, the health assessment reviewed for child #1 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the renewal inspection conducted 10/20/25, 2 outlets were observed without protective receptacle covers in room 10.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2025
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“During the renewal inspection conducted 10/20/25, there were no handwashing signs that state A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating, posted over the sinks in room 4/6.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2025
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“During the renewal inspection conducted 10/20/25, the sink handle in room 9 was observed broken. The toilet in room 16 also did not flush.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection conducted 10/20/25, water stains were observed in the ceiling of room 3, 8 and 10.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2025
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“During the renewal inspection conducted 10/20/25, bottles were observed not labeled with the child's name in room 1. (Infant Room)”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2025
3270.67(c) No insects or rodents
“During the renewal inspection conducted 10/20/25, mice dropping were observed under the sink in room 10.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2025
Feb 18, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the unannounced inspection conducted 2/18/2025, peeled paint was observed on the purple wall in the preschool classroom near the circle time area.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2025
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the unannounced inspection conducted 2/18/2025, the record reviewed for staff #1 and #2 did not include verification of childcare experience for the position performing. (Assistant Group Supervisor).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025
Oct 9, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection conducted October 9, 2024, the ceiling in room 1, 2, 4, 5, 14 and 16 were observed with water stains. The floor in the indoor play space was observed dirty with several stains.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2024
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“During the renewal inspection conducted October 9, 2024, the annual fire inspection report presented expired 9/25/2024. There was no current report available for review.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the renewal inspection conducted October 9, 2024, heavy duty degreaser cleaning spray was observed in a low unlocked cabinet in room 10. Heavy duty degreaser spray, Lysol sanitizing spray, A & D ointment and Aquaphor diaper cream was observed in an open, unlocked diaper changing table accessible to children in the orange children's bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2024
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“During the renewal inspection conducted October 9, 2024, the hot water temperature was tested via a thermometer and read 114 degrees in both the orange children's bathrooms and room 9 school age sink.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2024
3270.61(a) Indoor space- small muscle
“During the renewal inspection conducted October 9, 2024, Room 11, previously known as room13 childcare space with a capacity for 16 children was observed being used as storage with furniture, cots, suitcases and extra toys.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
Jul 3, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the unannounced inspection on July 3, 2024 Lysol cleaning spray and orange all-purpose disinfect spray was observed on a low shelf accessible to children in the young and older school age classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 4, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the unannounced inspection on July 3, 2024 the afterschool classrooms floor, walls and cabinets were observed dirty. There was a long, broken piece of wood from the chalk board on the floor inside of the classroom that the children had access to.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2024
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“During the unannounced inspection on July 3, 2024, an Infant bottle was observed not labeled with the child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2024
Oct 17, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/17/2023, the Certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility and discovered a toilet bowel cleaner sitting on the top of the locked cabinet. (Corrected on Site)”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023
Apr 27, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.51/3270.52 Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level
“Om 4/27/23, operator acknowledged the facility was not in compliance with staff/child ratios in several classrooms on 3/27/23 due to insufficient staffing.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2023
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Dec 1, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months
“During the renewal inspection on 12/1/22, children #1(emergency contact information dated 12/8/21) and #2(emergency contact information dated 8/26/21) had not been updated within the required 6-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2022
3270.61(f) No business simultaneous use
“During the renewal inspection on 12/1/22, 5 rooms approved as classrooms were not set up for childcare and were being used for storage. 1. Room #7 had excess boxes and materials. 2. Room #8 had a stained rug that was rolled and in the childcare space. 3. Room #14 had excess boxes in the childcare space. 4. Room #15 had a rolled-up carpet and a frayed carpet. 5. Room #17 had boxes and crates in the childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 12/1/22, staff persons #1, 2 and 3 did not have NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry) Certificates.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection on 12/1/22, 1. Both the boy's and the girl's bathrooms had paper towel dispensers that were in poor repair having no covers. 2. The toilets in the girl's bathroom had excess grime and dirt on the surrounding floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2022
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the renewal inspection on 12/1/22, the electrical outlet in Room #17 and in the Indoor Gym did not have a protective receptacle cover.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2022
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the renewal inspection on 12/1/22, the first aid kit in Room #16 did not have scissors.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2022
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During the renewal inspection on 12/1/22, child #3 did not have emergency contact information in the childcare space while in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2022
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“During the renewal inspection on 12/1/22, staff person #1 did not wash the child's hand after the observed diaper change.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2022
Feb 28, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During the monitoring inspection Staff 1 was covering a Preschool classroom for another staff and did not know the names of 2 of the 10 children that she was supervising.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the monitoring inspection Staff 1 was covering a Preschool classroom for another staff and did not know the names of 2 of the 10 children that she was supervising.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection, the doorknob and the lock on the gym door was not in good repair. They were both loose with the screws hanging out.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022
Feb 28, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During the monitoring inspection Staff 1 was covering a Preschool classroom for another staff and did not know the names of 2 of the 10 children that she was supervising.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the monitoring inspection Staff 1 was covering a Preschool classroom for another staff and did not know the names of 2 of the 10 children that she was supervising.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection, the doorknob and the lock on the gym door was not in good repair. They were both loose with the screws hanging out.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022
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FAQ
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 June 3, 2026, with 2 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 27 rules across 8 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 27 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?
312, 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) 203-0494 to ask.
What is Brightside Academy Early Care Education's phone number?
(215) 203-0494.
Where is Brightside Academy Early Care Education?
217 W Lehigh Ave # 31, Philadelphia, PA 19133. The nearest other daycare we list is North Star at Julia De Burgos, 0.2 miles away.