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Brightside Academy Early Education

5919 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 152063.8· 14 reviews
licensed capacity
188
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5 days

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About Brightside Academy Early Education

Brightside Academy Early Education is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 188 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 34 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Ages served: school-age children

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Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Licensed capacity
188 children

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MondayToday6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
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Licensed capacity188 childrenFrom the state license
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Inspection reports for Brightside Academy Early Education

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Capacity
188 children
Ages
School-age children
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#CER-00245722
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 1, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 7 visits · 34 rules in all · 31 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 7
  • Health, medication and illness 7
  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Building, equipment and play areas 6
  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Food and nutrition 1

For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.

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  1. Jul 1, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First-Aid & CPR and Mandated Reporter Trainings.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The file for staff person #2 lacked certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. The most current certification in the file is dated 3/28/24.”
  2. Jun 5, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “During an unannounced inspection on 6/5/2026, supervision and ratio was being assessed throughout the facility. When Certification Representative (CR) arrived in a preschool room at approximately 9:10am, Staff Person #1 was found to be engaged in a conversation with their teenage children near the entrance to the room. During that time, Staff Person #1 had their back to the ten preschool aged children in their care and was instead focused the conversation with their teenage children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “At approximately 9:15am on 6/5/2026, supervision and ratio was assessed in the Infant Room. At that time, Staff Person #2 was the only staff in the room with five children: one infant and four young toddlers. Staff Person #2 acknowledged that they were out of ratio, because their partner for the day was not expected in until 9:30am. Staff Person #2 had called for assistance. Approximately 2-3 minutes later, Staff Person #3 came in the room to assume responsibility for two of the young toddlers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2026

  3. Mar 18, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “During an unannounced inspection on 3/18/2026, an inspection of supervision and ratio was conducted upon arrival. At 10:08am, Staff Person #5, who is not responsible for the care and supervision of children was observed in a room alone with four young toddlers. The employee could not name any of the children and acknowledged that they were not responsible for the supervision of the children but rather had stepped in while Staff Person #2 greeted CR at the door. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) On 3/18/2026 at 10:16am, while supervision and ratio was conducted in a preschool room, Staff Person #3 struggled to identify their group, despite having tools to assist with the identification of the group. After being given two opportunities to name and identify the children in their care, Staff Person #4 called all of their children to stand with them, leaving Staff Person #3's group easily identifiable. It was at that time that Staff Person #3 was able to identify and name their children, acknowledging that they had not been aware that one of the children was in their group on that day.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “The two most recent Pediatric First Aid/CPR Trainings for Staff Person #1 were dated more than 24 months apart (3/15/2022-5/24/2024).”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “The file for Staff Person #5, who was left responsible for the care of children, did not include documentation of Emergency Plan training.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “The facility's fire detection testing log documented testing of the fire detection system between 12/26/2025 and 1/28/2026. The tests were conducted more than 30 days (33) apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2026

  4. Sep 24, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2)/3270.131(e)(3) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Dismissal policy

      “The file for child #1 a preschooler lacked an updated health report. The previous report was dated 8/21/24. The file for child # 2 an OT lacked an updated health report. The previous report was dated 7/30/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted

      “There was an Aglaonema plant, and an Umbrella (Schefflera) plant consider toxic in room #6.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “A copy of the facility emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality and the county emergency management agency”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “There was peeling paint on the yellow wall in room #4. There was peeling paint on the orange wall in room ##5 There was a peeling paint on the green wall column in room # 10. There was peeling paint on the orange wall by the garbage can in room #7”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “There was a green foam block with teeth marks in room #3. There was a cracked clear bin and a broken wooden shelf in room #5. There was a cracked clear bin in room #7. There were 2 cracked bins in room #9. The highchair leader in the infant room was peeling off .”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “The file for staff #1 contained a current health report dated 2/11/25 that was not obtained withing 24 months from the previous health report dated 12/13/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

      “Staff #2 kept a soiled diaper on the changing table until she was done with the diaper change, instead of discarding it immediately into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “There was a damaged door frame in room #9. There was a base board pulling of the wall on the entry way to room #11.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

      “There was water coming out of the toilet bowl base in the girl's bathroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025

  5. Sep 9, 2024Inspection14 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “Staff person #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 were all missing emergency plan training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The file for staff person #4 was observed not to contain documentation of application of an NSOR certificate or Child Abuse Clearance prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for staff person #4 was missing a disclosure statement, required at the time of hire (See LIS Code).”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “In room 11 there was a missing protective outlet cover on the far wall accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(b) Original container

      “In room 11 there was an unlabeled spray bottle in the toxic container on the wall.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “The outdoor play area was observed to have a section of the protective surface area that was falling apart and able to be peeled, which could cause a tripping hazard.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “In room 6 and room 7 there were cracked magnet tiles that could be pinch points and could cause injury. In room 7 there was also a cracked toy bin with pinch points, that could cause injury.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “The refrigerator in room 8, the infant room, did not contain a thermometer.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months

      “The health assessments on file for Child #3 dated 8/30/23 and 7/30/2024, were more than six months apart for a child under the age of 2.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(c) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #2, who is a preschool age child, are dated 7/26/23 and 826/2024, more than 1 year apart”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test

      “The file for staff person #5 contained health assessments dated 4/9/19 and 12/13/22 which is more than 24 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “The file for Staff person #4 does not include two written nonfamily references.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant

      “The fire alarm 30-day test log includes test dates 4/5/24-5/7/24, which are more than 30 days apart. Per Chapter 3270 Act 62 regulation updates on May 24, 2021, all fire detection devices or systems must be tested at least every thirty days”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The file for child #1 and child #2 had health assessments that were older than 60 days after enrollment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “The file for Staff person #4 who is classified as an aide, does not include documentation of 2 years of experience with children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2024

  6. Jan 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “At approximately 11:45 AM, Facility Persons #1, #2, and #3 were supervising a total of 26 preschoolers in Room #7. When each staff person was asked to identify the children whom they were supervising, Facility Person #1 claimed 6 children, Facility Person #2 claimed 7 children, and Facility Person #3 claimed 6 children. Six children in the classroom were not identified as being assigned to a staff person for the purposes of supervision.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024

  7. Nov 30, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm

      “According to staff statements, on 11/20/23, in response to a parent's negative comments and threats made toward facility staff, Facility Person #1 called the parent "big ugly" in the presence of children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(d) No harsh language

      “According to staff statements, on 11/20/23, in response to a parent's negative comments and threats made toward facility staff, Facility Person #1 called the parent "big ugly" in the presence of children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2024

  8. Sep 25, 2023Inspection10 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “Facility Person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Facility Person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: pediatric first aid & CPR.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “Facility Person #2 was classified as an assistant group supervisor based on completion of high school and at least 2 years of child care experience. There was no documentation of child care experience on file for Facility Person #2.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “There was an uncovered outlet on the wall in Room 2, in the back corner of the room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children

      “There was a first aid kit in a backpack in Room 2, on a table in reach of children. There was a first aid kit in a backpack in Room 11, on a stack of cots in reach of children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2023

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “The cots in Room 11 were not labeled with the names of the children who use them. There was one child in Room 2 without a cot labled with their name.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy

      “There was no documentation of current flu vaccines on file for children #1, #2, and #3.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “The current staff evaluation on file for Facility Person #3 was completed more than 12 months after the previous evaluation on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “There was no FBI clearance, or proof of application for an FBI clearance on file for Facility Person #2. The most recent completed criminal history clearance on file for Facility Person #3 was completed more than 60 months prior. The current FBI clearance on file for Facility Person #3 was completed more than 60 months after the previous FBI clearance on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(e) Letter to parents

      “The letter to the parents explaining the emergency plan did not address the accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “The updated health & safety training required to be completed by staff by12/30/22 was completed in January 2023 by Facility Person, #4 as per documentation on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2023

  9. Jul 14, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “Documentation of smoke detector testing on file at the facility indicate the last date the smoke detectors were tested was 6/6/23, more than 30 days prior.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2023

  10. Sep 23, 2022Inspection22 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “The facility's emergency plan did not include a plan for continuity of operations during an emergency,”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “The most recent fire safety training documented and on file completed by Facility Person #3 was completed more than 12 months prior.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2022

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “There was no FBI clearance on file for Facility Person #4. Although there was proof of application for an FBI clearance on file for Facility Person #4, Facility Person #4 had been employed at the facility for more than 45 days. (See IS Code sheet.)”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “There was no staff evaluation on file for Facility Person #2 from the last 12 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “There was hand sanitizer accessible to children in the young toddler room in a drawer equipped with a faulty lock.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.72(b) Screened

      “There was an exit door leading to the outdoor play space that was propped open- with no screen in place.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children

      “There were two first aid kits in backpacks on a bench in the outdoor play area, accessible to children receiving care in the space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “A first aid kit in the outdoor play space did not include gloves.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “There were small screws, with a diameter of less than 1 inch, accessible to toddlers receiving care in the young toddler room, in a drawer equipped with a faulty lock.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “There was less than 2 feet of space on three sides of a crib in use in the infant room, due to the crib's placement next to a wall and equipment located on one side of the crib.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “At approximately 11:00 AM, Facility Person #1 was observed supervising 3 infants in the infant room. While Facility Person #1 was changing one child's diaper, she was unable to see another child in her care who was on the floor, on the other side of a shelving unit. This was due to her position and the position of the shelving unit obstructing her view of the child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(b) Parent receives original

      “The six children's files reviewed all included the original agreements.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months

      “The most recent health assessment on file for child #3 was more than 6 months old. (Health assessment dated 9/8/21).”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “There was no documentation of current annual influenza vaccines on file for children #1 #2, and #3. The immunization record on file for child #3 did not indicate the child had the appropriate number of doses of the pneumococcal and DTAP vaccines according to the ACIP recommendations for the child's age.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(c) Diapering area not used for food prep

      “In the young toddler room, the counter space used for diaper changing (on a removable mat), is also the surface on which the children's food for meals is set on a tray and plated to be served to the children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.183(a) Locked cabinet

      “The cabinet in which the child's records were stored was not locked.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.193(a) Confidential; stored in locked cabinet

      “The cabinet in which the facility persons' records were stored was not locked.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “There was no documentation of an emergency drill conducted prior to 2/25/22, more than 12 months after the effective date of the applicable regulation (12/19/20).”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “According to the documentation of the dates the facility's interconnected fire alarm system was tested, the system was not tested at least every 30 days when tested on 8/12/22 and next on 9/13/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a) Health information

      “The current health assessments on file for children #1 and #2, enrolled more than 60 days as of 1/6/22, were completed after 1/6/22, the end date of the covid-related suspension of the regulation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022

    • Transportation

      3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points

      “There was no letter on file at the facility from the previous 12 months notifying the local traffic safety authorities of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “There was an uncovered outlet on a wall in the preschool room, in reach of children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022

Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Aug 3, 2022Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm

      “According to witness statements, on 8/2/22 at approximately 5:10 PM, Facility Person #1 threatened Child #1, a young schoolager, and a family member of Child #1, in the presence of 5 other schoolagers and 3 toddlers while the group was in the hallway. It was reported that Facility Person #1 used phrases with Child #1 such as "I'll f--- you up," and "Tell your mom I'll f--- her up, too."”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(d) No harsh language

      “According to witness statements, on 8/2/22 at approximately 5:10 PM, Facility Person #1 used harsh language with Child #1, a young schoolager, in the presence of 5 other schoolagers and 3 toddlers while the group was in the hallway. It was reported that Facility Person #1 used phrases with Child #1 such as "I'll f--- you up," "Keep your m-----f------ hands off my kid," and "Tell your mom I'll f--- her up, too."”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “According to witness statements, on 8/2/22 at approximately 5:10 PM, after being told that Child #1, a young schoolager, hit their child, Facility Person #1 approached Child #1 where they were standing in the hallway with their group and Facility Person #2. Facility Person #1 grabbed Child #1 by the neck with one hand, pushing their head against the wall. Facility Person #2 told Facility Person #1 to let the child go, and then pulled Facility Person #1 from Child #1. There was a scratch and a bruise on the child's neck after the incident.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2022

  2. Aug 3, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm

      “According to witness statements, on 8/2/22 at approximately 5:10 PM, Facility Person #1 threatened Child #1, a young schoolager, and a family member of Child #1, in the presence of 5 other schoolagers and 3 toddlers while the group was in the hallway. It was reported that Facility Person #1 used phrases with Child #1 such as "I'll f--- you up," and "Tell your mom I'll f--- her up, too."”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(d) No harsh language

      “According to witness statements, on 8/2/22 at approximately 5:10 PM, Facility Person #1 used harsh language with Child #1, a young schoolager, in the presence of 5 other schoolagers and 3 toddlers while the group was in the hallway. It was reported that Facility Person #1 used phrases with Child #1 such as "I'll f--- you up," "Keep your m-----f------ hands off my kid," and "Tell your mom I'll f--- her up, too."”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “According to witness statements, on 8/2/22 at approximately 5:10 PM, after being told that Child #1, a young schoolager, hit their child, Facility Person #1 approached Child #1 where they were standing in the hallway with their group and Facility Person #2. Facility Person #1 grabbed Child #1 by the neck with one hand, pushing their head against the wall. Facility Person #2 told Facility Person #1 to let the child go, and then pulled Facility Person #1 from Child #1. There was a scratch and a bruise on the child's neck after the incident.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2022

  3. May 4, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “The most recent fire alarm test documented was dated 3/25/22, more than 30 days prior. The operator indicated the fire alarm system was tested on 4/27/22. There was no documentation of that test on file at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “Facility Person #1, employed as a child care staff person less than 90 days, was observed caring for 4 young schoolage children alone. There was no documentation of completed required health and safety training on file for Facility Person #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2022

  4. Feb 28, 2022Complaint investigation6 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “On 2/23/2022 at approximately 10:00 am, a fire drill was conducted and facility person #1 evacuated 2 infants and one toddler out of the facility and left one infant in the classroom alone, asleep in their crib.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “On 2/23/2022 at approximately 10:00 am, a fire drill was conducted and facility person #1 evacuated 2 infants and one toddler out of the facility and left one infant in the classroom alone, asleep in their crib.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “On 2/23/2022 at approximately 10:00 am, a fire drill was conducted and facility person #1 evacuated 2 infants and one toddler out of the facility and left one infant in the classroom alone, asleep in their crib.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(6) Remove all persons in one trip

      “On 2/23/2022 at approximately 10:00 am, a fire drill was conducted and facility person #1 evacuated 2 infants and one toddler out of the facility and left one infant in the classroom alone, asleep in their crib.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(6) Remove all persons in one trip

      “**On 2/23/2022 at approximately 10:00 am, a fire drill was conducted and facility person #1 evacuated 2 infants and one toddler out of the facility and left one infant in the classroom alone, asleep in their crib.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “**On 2/23/2022 at approximately 10:00 am, a fire drill was conducted and facility person #1 evacuated 2 infants and one toddler out of the facility and left one infant in the classroom alone, asleep in their crib.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2022

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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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 July 1, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Brightside Academy Early Education had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 34 rules across 7 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 31 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?

188, 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 10:00 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 (412) 363-4010 to ask.

What is Brightside Academy Early Education's phone number?

(412) 363-4010.

Where is Brightside Academy Early Education?

5919 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. The nearest other daycare we list is London Bridges Child Development, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).