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Brightside Academy Early Care & Education
- licensed capacity
- 247
- 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 247 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 247 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 | 247 childrenFrom the state license |
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
- 247 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00242259
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 16, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
- Background checks 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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- Jul 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 1, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On July 1, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not contain evidence of the NSOR clearance or receipt for the FBI fingerprints, each file contained Criminal Background clearance and Child Abuse clearance”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025
Apr 4, 2025Visit1 rule cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On April 4, 2025 during the complaint investigation, it was determined that Staff #1 left Child #1 unattended in the bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025
- Jul 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 15, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During renewal inspection 08/15/2023, bottom of refrigerator present in the kitchen had areas of rust present.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During renewal inspection 08/15/2023, protruding bolts on gates surrounding outdoor play space were not covered posing a potential hazard to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection on 08/15/2023, file of staff person #1 contained PA State Police clearance that had date of birth that did not match date of birth on state issued ID.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2023
3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“During renewal inspection 08/15/2023, file of child #1 did not contain written verification from a physician in regards to updating vaccinations in accordance with the ACIP schedule or an exemption letter written and signed by parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2023
Sep 28, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“At the time of inspection, the facility could not verify that the annual letter to the local traffic safety authorizes was sent to notify them of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian/ vehicular routes around the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2022
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“At time of inspection, the facility had not maintained proof of purchase and date of purchase of the interconnected fire detection device or system with the fire drill logs.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 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 July 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Brightside Academy Early Care & Education had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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?
247, 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) 457-5708 to ask.
What is Brightside Academy Early Care & Education's phone number?
(215) 457-5708.
Where is Brightside Academy Early Care & Education?
4920 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19141. The nearest other daycare we list is Treehouse Early Learning Academy, under 0.1 miles away.