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301 5th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
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Brightside Academy Early Care Education
- licensed capacity
- 130
- 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 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 130 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 57 rules across 11 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 130 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 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 | 130 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 (provisional)
- Capacity
- 130 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00254992
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 14, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 11 of 11 visits · 57 rules in all · 51 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 15
- Safety and hazards 9
- Supervision and ratios 8
- Building, equipment and play areas 8
- Staff training and qualifications 8
- Records and paperwork 7
- Background checks 2
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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Sep 14, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for Child #2, who has been enrolled for more than 60 days, did not include an initial health report.”
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The most recent immunizations records in the files for Child #2 and #3 were not in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. Child #2 (age 3): missing 1st MMR, 1st Varicella and 1st and 2nd [name] Child #3 (age 18 months): missing 4th DTAP, 4th Pneumococcal, 1st MMR, 1st Varicella and 1st [name]”
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for Child #3, a young toddler, did not include an updated health report conducted within the past 6 months.”
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“2ND CITATION. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 2/25/26: Based on staff interviews and review of video footage, the following was verified: On 12/8/25 at approximately 4:34 PM, Staff Person #1 was supervising one (1) young toddler and two (2) older toddlers in the gym. Staff Person #2 was supervising eight (8) preschool children in the gym. Staff Person #3 was present in the gym but was not assigned to a specific group of children. At 4:35 PM, review of video footage shows Child #1, an older toddler, pushing open the emergency exit door and exiting the gym. Staff confirmed the emergency alarm was not functioning on the day of the incident. Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 were seated directly across from the emergency exit door, and Staff Person #3 was positioned in the middle of the room. Interviews confirmed that no staff person saw Child #1 exit the gym. At 4:37 PM, Staff Person #3 recognized Child #1 was missing and exited the gym to search. At 4:39 PM, Staff Person #3 located Child #1 in the first-floor lobby near the exit doors. Child #1 remained alone and without supervision for approximately four (4) minutes after exiting the gym and traveled down two (2) flights of stairs (24 steps) to the lobby.”
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed ceiling tiles, discolored and bulging from water damage: 2 tiles in Room 6 and 3 tiles in Room 7.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Observed cleaning products, which were accessible to children, due to a child-proof lock not functioning properly on the cabinet door in Room #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2026
May 14, 2026Visit1 rule cited
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“3rd Citation: Previously cited on 2/2/26 and 4/7/26: The file for Child #1, who has been enrolled for more than 60 days, lacked an initial health report.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2026
Jan 22, 2026Inspection16 rules cited
3270.123(a) Signed
“The fee agreement in the file for Child #1 was not signed by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026
3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid
“The fee agreement in the file for Child #1 did not specify the amount of the fee or the date on which the fee is to be paid.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Observed flaking plaster from two holes in the wall near the bookshelf in Room #7. Observed flaking paint under the alphabet sign in Room #8.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed two frayed washers, which create sharp edges, under the screws in the wall in Room #7.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2026
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“Observed a soiled diaper in the hands-free can, which lacked a plastic liner, in Room #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The fee agreement in the file for Child #1 did not specify the arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“The fee agreement in the file for Child #1 did not specify the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“The emergency contact binder in Room #8 did not include emergency contact forms for Child #3 and #4, who were receiving care in that room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for Child #4, a preschool child, did not include an updated health report conducted within the past 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The most recent parent updates for the emergency plan and fee agreement in the file for Child #3 exceeded 6 months between updates.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for Child #1, who has been enrolled for more than 60 days, lacked an initial health report.”
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The initial emergency plan trainings in the files for Staff Person #1 and #2 were conducted more than 90 days after the staff persons' first days working in a child care position at the facility. This was due to previous emergency plan trainings being purged from the files (See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The most recent fire safety trainings in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 12 months between trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The disclosure statement in the file for Staff Person #3 was signed/dated four years prior to staff person's first day working in a child care position at the facility (See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The first written evaluations in the files for Staff Person #1 and #2 were conducted more than 12 months after the staff persons' first days working in a child care position at the facility. This was due to previous evaluations being purged from staff persons' files (See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed dirt and debris under the mats of the diaper changing tables in Room #1 and the restrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026
Dec 12, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Based on staff interviews and review of video footage, the following was verified: On 12/8/25 at approximately 4:34 PM, Staff Person #1 was supervising one (1) young toddler and two (2) older toddlers in the gym. Staff Person #2 was supervising eight (8) preschool children in the gym. Staff Person #3 was present in the gym but was not assigned to a specific group of children. At 4:35 PM, review of video footage shows Child #1, an older toddler, pushing open the emergency exit door and exiting the gym. Staff confirmed the emergency alarm was not functioning on the day of the incident. Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 were seated directly across from the emergency exit door, and Staff Person #3 was positioned in the middle of the room. Interviews confirmed that no staff person saw Child #1 exit the gym. At 4:37 PM, Staff Person #3 recognized Child #1 was missing and exited the gym to search. At 4:39 PM, Staff Person #3 located Child #1 in the first-floor lobby near the exit doors. Child #1 remained alone and without supervision for approximately four (4) minutes after exiting the gym and traveled down two (2) flights of stairs (24 steps) to the lobby.”
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Based on staff interviews and review of video footage, the following was verified: On 12/8/25 at approximately 4:34 PM, Staff Person #1 was supervising one (1) young toddler and two (2) older toddlers in the gym. Staff Person #2 was supervising eight (8) preschool children in the gym. Staff Person #3 was present in the gym but was not assigned to a specific group of children. At 4:35 PM, review of video footage shows Child #1, an older toddler, pushing open the emergency exit door and exiting the gym. Staff confirmed the emergency alarm was not functioning on the day of the incident. Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 were seated directly across from the emergency exit door, and Staff Person #3 was positioned in the middle of the room. Interviews confirmed that no staff person saw Child #1 exit the gym. At 4:37 PM, Staff Person #3 recognized Child #1 was missing and exited the gym to search. At that time, Child #1's whereabouts were unknown to staff. At 4:39 PM, Staff Person #3 located Child #1 in the first-floor lobby near the exit doors. Child #1 remained alone and without supervision for approximately four (4) minutes, from 4:35 PM until 4:39 PM, and traveled down two (2) flights of stairs (24 steps) to the lobby.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026
Sep 23, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“On the day of the inspection (9/23/25), a fire drill had not been conducted within the past 60 days. Most recent fire drill was conducted on 5/29/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Observed peeling, flaking paint in the following areas: Room #2 beside exit door on the left. Room #11 below window. Last two toilet stalls on right in the restroom across from Preschool #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
Jan 9, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form in the file for Child #2 lacked the release person's address.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The files for Staff Person #1 and #2, who have been working at the facility for more than 90 days, did not include documentation of initial training in the facility's emergency plan. The files for Staff Person #4 and #5 did not include documentation of annual emergency plan training conducted within the past 12 months. (See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The most recent fire safety trainings in the file for Staff Person #4 exceeded 12 months between trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The NSOR Certificate in the file for Staff Person #3 was dated after the staff person's first day working in child care and the staff person's file did not include documentation of application for the NSOR Certificate on or before the staff person's first day working in child care. The disclosure statement in the file for Staff Person #3 was not dated.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The files for Staff Person #4 and #5 did not contain a written evaluation conducted within the past 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The files for Staff Person #3 and #6, assistant group supervisors, lacked documentation of two years child care experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“The emergency contact binder in Room #4 lacked an emergency contact form for Child #1, who was receiving care in that room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for Child #3, a Preschool child, did not include an updated health report conducted within the past 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The most recent health assessments in the file for Staff Person #4 exceeded 24 months between assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“The electrical outlet near the entrance of the gym lacked a protective receptacle cover.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Observed peeling, flaking paint on the wall behind the first toilet in the bathroom across from Room #6.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The initial health report in the file for Child #2 was conducted more than 60 days after the child's first day in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
Dec 23, 2024Complaint investigation5 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility had documentation of the interconnected fire detection system's annual testing by a fire safety professional on 10-13-23 and lacked annual testing of the interconnected fire detection system within the last year.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“* * * According to staff statements and video observation, on 12-13-24 in the infant room, staff person #1 placed child #1 on the changing table and while staff person #1 was turned and talking to another staff person and had one hand on child #1, child #1 fell from the changing table to the floor falling headfirst through the opening of the railing on the front of the changing table.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“* According to staff statements and video observation, on 12-13-24 in the infant room, staff person #1 placed child #1 on the changing table and while staff person #1 was turned and talking to another staff person and had one hand on child #1, child #1 fell from the changing table to the floor falling headfirst through the opening of the railing on the front of the changing table.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“* * According to staff statements and video observation, on 12-13-24 in the infant room, staff person #1 placed child #1 on the changing table and while staff person #1 was turned and talking to another staff person and had one hand on child #1, child #1 fell from the changing table to the floor falling headfirst through the opening of the railing on the front of the changing table.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2024
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“According to staff statements and video observation, on 12-13-24 in the infant room, staff person #1 placed child #1 on the changing table and while staff person #1 was turned and talking to another staff person and had one hand on child #1, child #1 fell from the changing table to the floor falling headfirst through the opening of the railing on the front of the changing table.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2024
Dec 23, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility had documentation of the interconnected fire detection system's annual testing by a fire safety professional on 10-13-23 and lacked annual testing of the interconnected fire detection system within the last year.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“* * * According to staff statements and video observation, on 12-13-24 in the infant room, staff person #1 placed child #1 on the changing table and while staff person #1 was turned and talking to another staff person and had one hand on child #1, child #1 fell from the changing table to the floor falling headfirst through the opening of the railing on the front of the changing table.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“* According to staff statements and video observation, on 12-13-24 in the infant room, staff person #1 placed child #1 on the changing table and while staff person #1 was turned and talking to another staff person and had one hand on child #1, child #1 fell from the changing table to the floor falling headfirst through the opening of the railing on the front of the changing table.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“* * According to staff statements and video observation, on 12-13-24 in the infant room, staff person #1 placed child #1 on the changing table and while staff person #1 was turned and talking to another staff person and had one hand on child #1, child #1 fell from the changing table to the floor falling headfirst through the opening of the railing on the front of the changing table.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2024
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“According to staff statements and video observation, on 12-13-24 in the infant room, staff person #1 placed child #1 on the changing table and while staff person #1 was turned and talking to another staff person and had one hand on child #1, child #1 fell from the changing table to the floor falling headfirst through the opening of the railing on the front of the changing table.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2024
Sep 19, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“Observed one electrical outlet in the gym that lacked a protective receptacle cover.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2024
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“On the date of the inspection (9/19/24) a fire drill had not been documented in the last 60 days (7/15/24).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2024
Mar 6, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.131(e)(3) Dismissal policy
“The most recent immunization records in the files for Child #1 and #2 were not in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. Based on the ages of the children, each was determined to be missing their second Hep A vaccine.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2024
3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record
“The most recent immunization records in the files for Child #1 and #2 were not in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. Based on the ages of the children, each was determined to be missing their second Hep A vaccine.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2024
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Jan 23, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The most recent updated health reports in the file for Child #2, a preschool child, exceeded 12 months between reports. The file for Child #3, a preschool child, did not include an updated health report conducted within the past 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The most recent updated health reports in the file for Child #1, a young toddler, exceeded 6 months between reports.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Observed peeling, flaking paint in the left corner wall in the Preschool Girl's Restroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit for Room #7 lacked tape.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The first written evaluation in the file for Staff Person #1 was conducted more than 12 months after the staff person's first day in child care (See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The most recent fire safety trainings in the file for Staff Person #2 exceeded 12 months between trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The most recent emergency plan trainings in the files for Staff Person #1 and #2 exceeded 12 months between trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The file for Staff Person #3, who has been working for more than 90 days, (See LIS Code Sheet) did not have documentation of the one-hour Health and Safety Update.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed dirt and debris under the mat of the diaper changing table in the Preschool Girl's Restroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2024
Jan 11, 2023Inspection16 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The file for Staff Person #3 did not include the One-Hour Health and Safety Update. The One-Hour Health and Safety Update in the file for Staff Person #4 was conducted on 2/20/23. The prescribed time frame for completion was 12/30/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2023
3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for Staff Person #3, who has been working for more than 90 days (See LIS Code Sheet) did not include documentation of initial training in the facility's emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The current Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certificate in the file for Staff Person #1 was issued after the previous certificate had expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The state police and FBI clearances in the file for Staff Person #2 did not contain dispositions for the charges on the rap sheets attached to these clearances. The file for Staff Person #3 did not contain a copy of the request for the NSOR Certificate. The NSOR Certificate in the file for Staff Person #3 was dated 12/21/22, which was after the staff person's start date (See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2023
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The file for Staff Person #4, who has been working for more than one year (See LIS Code Sheet), did not include a written evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed dirt and debris in Room #2, corner by language development area and on the landing and steps in the exit stairwell by the kitchen. Sinks in the child care rooms were dirty. Counter tops were propped against the wall in the stairwell by the elevator.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Observed peeling, flaking paint and plaster on the wall of the bathroom across from Room #6.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2023
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“Observed dirt and debris under the pads on the diaper changing tables.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2023
3270.123(a) Signed
“The fee agreement in the file for Child #4 was not signed by the operator and the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2023
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The fee agreements in the files for the five child files reviewed were the original documents.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2023
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The most recent updated health reports in the files for Child #2 and #3, who are preschool children, were conducted more than 12 months apart. The file for Child #1, a Preschool Child, did not contain an updated health report conducted within the past 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2023
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The most recent immunization record in the file for Child #2 did not contain documentation of a flu shot administered within the past 12 months or a letter of exemption from the parent or physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2023
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The most recent parent updates for the emergency plan and fee agreement in the files for Child #1 and #2 exceeded 6 months between updates. Child #1: 9/20/21-9/20/22. Child #2: 1/2/21-9/20/22. The first parental update for the emergency plan and fee agreement in the file for Child #5 was conducted more than 6 months after the child's start date. Enrolled: 9/15/21. First Update: 9/15/22. The emergency plan and fee agreement in the file for Child #3 have not been updated by the parents in the past 6 months (1/2/21).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The letters of reference in the file for Staff Person #3 were family members.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2023
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The files for #4 and #5, who have been enrolled for more than 60 days, did not include an initial health report.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2023
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact form in the file for Child #4 did not include the physician's phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2023
- Jun 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 27, 2022Inspection15 rules cited
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“The file for child #2 contained a health report which did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2022
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“The files for children #1, #3, and #4 contained agreements which did not specify the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2022
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“The file for child #1 contained an agreement which did not specify the amount of the fee.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for staff #1 contained an invalid health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2022
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“Three first aid kits were observed to be accessible to children in the following areas; on the floor in room 11, on the half wall separating room 11 and room 5, and on the cubbies in room 7.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2022
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“Based on documentation, the facility has not conducted an emergency drill in the past 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2022
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The files for children #2 and #3 contained immunization records which lacked documentation of receiving the influenza vaccine in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Written exemptions were not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility did not provide proof of installation or purchase of the fire alarm system on the day of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2022
3270.123(a) Signed
“The files for children #1 and #3 contained agreements which were not signed by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2022
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“Room 11 lacked a posted written plan of daily activities.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2022
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“A Jolly Rancher hard candy was observed in a cubby in room 1, which is designated for toddlers. A paper clip was observed on the floor of room 4, which is designated for toddlers. A second paper clip was observed on the floor between 2 cribs in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Three screws were missing from the door of a cubby in room 7. The missing screws caused the wooden door to separate from the metal hinge which created a pinch point.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Peeling paint was observed on the bottom of the dividing wall between stall 2 and 3 in the boys restroom, on the half wall by the door of room 5, and near the top of the cubbies at the door of room 6.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2022
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Two pairs of adult scissors were accessible to children in room 8 in an unlocked cubby/locker labeled for teacher supplies.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2022
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The files for children #2, #4, and #5 contained initial health reports conducted more than the 90 days allowable at the time of their enrollment due to the suspension of the regulation related to covid 19. The most recent health reports on file for all 3 children are now current.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 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 September 14, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Brightside Academy Early Care Education had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 57 rules across 11 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 51 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?
130, 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 6:30 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 (412) 471-6337 to ask.
What is Brightside Academy Early Care Education's phone number?
(412) 471-6337.
Where is Brightside Academy Early Care Education?
415 Smithfield St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. The nearest other daycare we list is Metropolitan Preschool and Nursery-Warner Center, 0.1 miles away.