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Brightside Academy Early Care Education
- licensed capacity
- 226
- 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 226 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 6 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 226 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 | 226 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
- 226 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00246561
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 20, 2025: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Background checks 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safety and hazards 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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Aug 20, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Two staff person's records did not contain a health assessment completed within 12 months prior to the date of hire. (#3-hired 7/7/25 health assessment 2/15/24) (#5 hired 9/2/25 health assessment 8/3/24)”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): Three facility person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#1-hired 8/5/24- Child Abuse completed 8/8/24- not prior to working with children) (4- hired 8/25/25- Child Abuse completed 8/29/24- not prior to working with children; FBI completed 8/30/25- no proof of request for FBI prior to working with children)”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Several facility person's records did not include written verification that emergency plan training was completed at the time of initial employment. (#1, #2, #4, #5 and #6))”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2025
- Jun 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 14, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): One staff person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#1-mandated reporter training more than 60 months old-expired 4/26/24)”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024
Nov 2, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The refrigerator in the infant/toddler classroom was in need of cleaning.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2023
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“Trash cans were observed blocking the rear exit.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2023
- Oct 6, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 18, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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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 August 20, 2025, with 3 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 6 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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?
226, 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) 271-9701 to ask.
What is Brightside Academy Early Care Education's phone number?
(215) 271-9701.
Where is Brightside Academy Early Care Education?
2501 Mckean St Acca # 25, Philadelphia, PA 19145. The nearest other daycare we list is Powells Creative Kids, 0.2 miles away.