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Brightside Academy Early Education
- licensed capacity
- 142
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Brightside Academy Early Education
Brightside Academy Early Education is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 142 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 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 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 142 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 | 142 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Brightside Academy Early Education
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 142 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00246833
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 25, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 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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- Sep 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 19, 2023Visit1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During the investigation conducted on 12.19.23, it was founded/verified facility person #1 used a physical form of punishment on a child, via popping/smacking child on top of child's head.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2024
Oct 17, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection on 10.17.23, there was chipped paint on the yellow wall located in the back of Classroom 5/7.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2023
Dec 13, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection on 12/13/22: 1. Paint was peeling and chipping from the window seal of the far right and center windows in room #10. 2. There was a large garbage bag and excess foliage growth in the outside play area.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 12/13/22, staff person #1 did not have a NSOR certificate on file. (National Sex Offender Registry)”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2022
Feb 16, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/16/22, CHILD #1, HAD EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION DATED 7/28/21, PUTTING IT OUTSIDE THE REQUIRED 6-MONTH UPDATE.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/16/22, IN THE INDOOR PLAYSPACE THERE WAS PEELING TAPE ON THE FLOOR.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2022
3270.61(f) No business simultaneous use
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/16/22, IN ROOM 3 THERE WAS A LIGHT TABLE UNASSEMBLED. IN ROOM 12-13, THERE WERE STORAGE BOXES IN THE CHILD CARE SPACE. IN ROOM 14-15 THERE WERE ADDITIONAL EMPTY BOXES IN THE ROOM. THERE WERE ALSO TOOLS AND DRILLS IN ROOM 14-15, THAT POSED AN UNSAFE AREA FOR THE CHILDREN.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2022
3270.107 Refrigerator
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/16/22, THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN WAS INOPERABLE.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Brightside Academy Early Education
Is Brightside Academy Early Education licensed?
Yes. Brightside Academy Early Education is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Brightside Academy Early Education last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 25, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Brightside Academy Early Education had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Education care for?
142, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Brightside Academy Early Education accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Brightside Academy Early 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 Education cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 227-7060 to ask.
What is Brightside Academy Early Education's phone number?
(215) 227-7060.
Where is Brightside Academy Early Education?
2700 N 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19132. The nearest other daycare we list is Mandys Learning and Child Development Center, under 0.1 miles away.