Beth Shalom Early Childhood Dept
5915 Beacon St, Pittsburgh, PA
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Brightside Academy/Hill-Hazelwood
- licensed capacity
- 141
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Brightside Academy/Hill-Hazelwood
Brightside Academy/Hill-Hazelwood is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 141 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 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 51 rules across 10 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
- 141 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 | 141 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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State record
Inspection reports for Brightside Academy/Hill-Hazelwood
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 141 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00252890
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 28, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 10 of 10 visits · 51 rules in all · 49 corrected
- Safety and hazards 13
- Health, medication and illness 8
- Staff training and qualifications 7
- Records and paperwork 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Background checks 4
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Food and nutrition 3
- Transportation 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 28, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“The health assessment in the file for Staff Person #4 did not contain an examination for communicable diseases and the results of the examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A cabinet door in Room 5 was observed to be detached from the cabinet and not properly secured.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2026
3270.66(b) Original container
“Two bottles of disinfectant spray labeled "Keep Out of Reach of Children" were observed stored on a counter next to children's breakfast foods in Room 5.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2026
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first aid/CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The file for Staff Person #3 contained pediatric first aid/CPR training that was not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certificate (3/24/24 and 5/31/26).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The file for Staff Person #1 did not contain emergency plan training within the last 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026
Jun 30, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The Fire Drill and Fire Detection Log was observed for the 30-day smoke detector checks. There were 50 days between 5/11/26 and 6/30/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2026
Feb 23, 2026Inspection12 rules cited
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“Facility's files did not contain documentation of notifying local traffic safety authorities in writing 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: Mar 8, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for Staff Person #2 contained health assessments dated more than 24 months apart: 12/2/22 and 8/18/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2026
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact form and the financial agreement form in the file for child #2 have not been reviewed and updated by the parent within the last 6 months. The most recent review and update was on 7/17/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2026
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact form in the file for child #3 lacked the enrolling parent's work telephone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2026
3270.107 Refrigerator
“An operable thermometer was not placed in the refrigerator in Room 1 and Room 6.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2026
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“A children's play kitchen set was observed obstructing an exit door from the Indoor Gym to Room 11.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2026
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“A handwashing sign was not posted near the sink in the boy's restroom across from Room 2.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2026
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“In Room 1, an electrical outlet near the refrigerator was observed to lack a protective receptacle cover. An electrical outlet on the back wall in the Indoor Gym was observed to lack a protective receptacle cover.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for Staff Person #1 contained documentation of Child Abuse clearance results that were not renewed prior to the expiration date of the most current certification on file: 10/2/20 and 10/8/25. The file for Staff Person #1 who has lived in the state of New York during the previous five years of employment, contained the required Child Abuse and Sex Offender Registry clearance results for the state of New York dated 8/21/25 but were after the staff persons first day working in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet). The file is now current. The file for Staff Person #2 contained documentation of Child Abuse clearance results and Mandated Reporter training that were not renewed prior to the expiration date of the most current certification on file. Child Abuse clearance results: 11/15/20 and 11/17/25. Mandated Reporter training: 11/15/20 and 11/17/25. The file is now current. The for Staff Person #3 contained State Police, Child Abuse, and FBI clearance results but were dated after the staff person's first day working in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet). The file is now current.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The file for Staff Person #4 does not have current fire safety training. The most current fire safety training on file was observed to be dated 10/3/24. The file for Staff Person #5 contained fire safety training dated more than 12 months apart: 10/24/23 and 8/26/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The files for Staff Persons #2 and #5 contained documentation of emergency plan training dated more than 12 months apart. Staff Person #2: 2/6/24 and 8/21/25. Staff Person #3: 1/6/24 and 2/5/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2026
3270.131(a) Health information
“The file for child #1 contained documentation of a health report dated 9/5/25 but was not within 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2026
Nov 20, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility's documentation of testing the fire detection system exceeded 30 days between testing from 1/20/25 to 2/20/25, 4/3/25 to 5/5/25, 5/5/25 to 6/9/25, and 8/16/25 to 9/16/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“A fire drill has not been conducted within the last 60 days. The most recent documented fire drill conducted was on 9/16/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
Aug 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“A written plan of daily activities was not posted in Room 2-YT.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025
Jun 20, 2025Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.132(a) Contact parent/keep record
“According to staff interviews, written statements, and facility video, on 6/6/2025 at ~ 7:40am child #1 sustained 2nd degree burns on their arm when they pulled a cup of hot coffee off of a table onto their chest and arm. Staff person #1 who had placed the cup of coffee on the table and was assigned supervision of child #1 had their back turned to the child and was not able to supervise the child. Neither staff person #1 nor staff person #2 contacted the child's parent until ~ 3:50pm that afternoon.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“According to staff interviews, written statements, and facility video, on 6/6/2025 at ~ 7:40am child #1 sustained 2nd degree burns on their arm when they pulled a cup of hot coffee off of a table onto their chest and arm. Staff person #1 who had placed the cup of coffee on the table and was assigned supervision of child #1 had their back turned to the child and was not able to supervise the child. Neither staff person #1 nor staff person #2 contacted the child's parent until ~ 3:50pm that afternoon.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“According to staff interviews, written statements, and facility video, on 6/6/2025 at ~ 7:40am child #1 sustained 2nd degree burns on their arm when they pulled a cup of hot coffee off of a table onto their chest and arm. Staff person #1 who had placed the cup of coffee on the table and was assigned supervision of child #1 had their back turned to the child and was not able to supervise the child. Neither staff person #1 nor staff person #2 contacted the child's parent until ~ 3:50pm that afternoon.”
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“According to staff interviews, written statements, and facility video, on 6/6/2025 at ~ 7:40am child #1 sustained 2nd degree burns on their arm when they pulled a cup of hot coffee off of a table onto their chest and arm. Staff person #1 who had placed the cup of coffee on the table and was assigned supervision of child #1 had their back turned to the child and was not able to supervise the child. Neither staff person #1 nor staff person #2 contacted the child's parent until ~ 3:50pm that afternoon.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2025
Mar 31, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In Room 5, large wooden shelves were observed stacked up against the wall in the corner of the room posing a visible toppling hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2025
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“In Room 5, the following was observed: A staff person's electric hand drill was observed on the counter next to the sink posing a safety hazard to children in care. Two staff person's belongings that contained the medications of Prilosec and Pepto-Bismol tablets that state "Keep Out of Reach of Children" were observed in an unlocked cabinet below the sink accessible to children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“SECOND VIOLATION: Room 5 was observed to have peeling paint and damaged plaster throughout the walls in the room. Previously cited on SIN-00261556 on 2/28/25. Room 6 and Room 11 are now in compliance.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2025
Feb 28, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The file for staff person #1 did not include documentation of emergency plan training at initial employment (See IS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In Room 5, a bottle of disinfectant spray that says "keep out of reach of children" was observed underneath the sink in an unlocked cabinet and was accessible to children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
3270.66(b) Original container
“In Room 5, several bottles of disinfectant spray were observed to be stored next to and above children's food. In Room 6, a bottle of disinfectant spray was observed on the counter next to the children's breakfast foods/drinks.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Room 5, Room 6, and Room 11 was observed to have peeling paint and damaged plaster throughout the walls in each room.”
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility's fire detection system has not been tested within the last 30 days. The most recent testing on file at the time of inspection was on 12/20/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The Director has not conducted a fire drill within the last 60 days. The most recent fire drill conducted on file at the facility at the time of inspection was dated 12/9/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The refrigerator in the Infant Room did not have an operable thermometer as the thermometer in the refrigerator read 10° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“In Room 6 at approximately 10:05am, a bottle of milk was observed on the counter, and per staff the milk was provided by the facility for the children's breakfast that ended at 9:30am.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #2, identified as the Director, lacked child abuse and neglect clearance results for the state of New York where the staff person resided in the five years prior to employment as required under the CPSL. The file for staff person #2 had documentation of State Sex Offender Registry check clearance results for the state of New York dated 1/10/25, which was after the staff person's date of hire (See IS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2025
Sep 10, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The file for staff person #2 had documentation of Pediatric First Aid/CPR training that was not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification: 7/20/22 and 8/4/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #1 had documentation of NSOR application dated 11/15/23 but did not contain the NSOR clearance results within 45 days of hire (See IS CODE SHEET).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in Room 5 did not contain scissors.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2024
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“Emergency contact information was not present for children who were observed receiving care in the Indoor Gym.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The two most recent fire safety trainings in the files for staff persons #2 and #3 are dated more than one year apart. Staff person #2: 7/20/22 and 8/30/24. Staff person #3: 4/10/23 and 8/29/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024
Dec 14, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff Person #1, who has been working for more than 45 days, did not include an FBI Clearance. The file for Staff Person #3, who has been working for more than 45 days, did not include a Child Abuse Clearance from New York, where the staff person had resided in the past five years. (See LIS Code Sheet)”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2023
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The file for Staff Person #2, who has been working at the facility for more than one year, did not include an annual written evaluation. (See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Observed flaking plaster at the end of the first floor hallway where repairs had been made to the wall and a hole in the wall near the bathroom in Room #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2023
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for Child #2, an Infant, did not include an updated health report conducted within the past six months. Health report was received by parent. Parents will be given 30 days notice to health report expiring to prevent things from happening.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The most recent parental updates for the fee agreement and emergency contact form in the file for Child #3 exceeded six months between updates. The fee agreement and emergency contact form in the file for Child #2 have not been updated within the past six months.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The most recent immunization record in the file for Child #3 did not include documentation of a flu shot administered within the past year or a letter of exemption from the parent or physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2023
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for Child #1, an Older Toddler, did not contain an updated health report conducted within the past 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The file for Staff Person #2 did not contain documentation of fire safety training conducted within the past 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2023
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Sep 15, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“On the day of the inspection, 9/15/23, a fire system test had not been conducted since 7/17/23, which exceeds mandatory testing every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2023
Jun 30, 2023Visit4 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Per staff statements, on 6/21/23, Staff #1 was responsible for 5 children in the play space. Staff #1 took the 5 children inside the facility to use the bathroom located on the lower level. Child #1 remained upstairs near the main floor bathroom. Child #1 was unsupervised for several minutes, until another staff discovered the child alone in the hallway.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2023
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Per staff statements, on 6/21/23, Staff #1 was responsible for 5 children in the play space. Staff #1 took the 5 children inside the facility to use the bathroom located on the lower level. Child #1 remained upstairs near the main floor bathroom. Child #1 was unsupervised for several minutes, until another staff discovered the child alone in the hallway.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2023
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“Per staff statements, on 6/21/23, Staff #1 was responsible for 5 children in the play space. Staff #1 took the 5 children inside the facility to use the bathroom located on the lower level. Child #1 remained upstairs near the main floor bathroom. Child #1 was unsupervised for several minutes, until another staff discovered the child alone in the hallway.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2023
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Per staff statements, on 6/8/23, Child #1 stepped on the shoes of Staff #2. Staff #2 responded by striking the child in the stomach with the back of staff #2's hand.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2023
Jun 30, 2023Visit4 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Per staff statements, on 6/21/23, Staff #1 was responsible for 5 children in the play space. Staff #1 took the 5 children inside the facility to use the bathroom located on the lower level. Child #1 remained upstairs near the main floor bathroom. Child #1 was unsupervised for several minutes, until another staff discovered the child alone in the hallway.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2023
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Per staff statements, on 6/21/23, Staff #1 was responsible for 5 children in the play space. Staff #1 took the 5 children inside the facility to use the bathroom located on the lower level. Child #1 remained upstairs near the main floor bathroom. Child #1 was unsupervised for several minutes, until another staff discovered the child alone in the hallway.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2023
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“Per staff statements, on 6/21/23, Staff #1 was responsible for 5 children in the play space. Staff #1 took the 5 children inside the facility to use the bathroom located on the lower level. Child #1 remained upstairs near the main floor bathroom. Child #1 was unsupervised for several minutes, until another staff discovered the child alone in the hallway.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2023
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Per staff statements, on 6/8/23, Child #1 stepped on the shoes of Staff #2. Staff #2 responded by striking the child in the stomach with the back of staff #2's hand.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2023
May 23, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The most recent immunization record in the file for Child #1 did not contain documentation of a flu shot administered within the past year or a letter of exemption from the parent or physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“Observed on 6/8/23 at approximately 10:00 am in Room #2: Staff Person #4 changed three children's diapers and did not have the children wash their hands until the third child's diaper had been changed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The one-hour Health and Safety Update in the file for Staff Person #1 was conducted after the prescribed timeframe of 12/30/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2023
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 in between trainings: 11/20/21-1/19/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2023
3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times
“During lunchtime on 6/8/23, Staff Person #2, who qualifies as an Aide, was observed supervising two Preschool children alone in the hallway for bathroom break.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“The dramatic play toy shelf in the Preschool Room was wobbly, which creates a potential toppling hazard. Observed dirt and debris under the mats of the diaper changing tables in Room #1, #2 and #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“The cots for use by the children at the facility were not properly labeled. The cot lists on the walls did not match the names and numbers of the children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“Emergency Contact Forms were not present in Room #6 for Child #2 and #3 or in Room #1 for Child #4 who were receiving care in these rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff Person #3, who has been working at the facility for more than 45 days (See LIS Code Sheet), lacked an FBI Clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2023
May 15, 2023Visit7 rules cited
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“**During the self-reported noncompliance investigation on 5/15/23 a video of an incident was viewed by the certification representative and staff interviews were held. Staff person #1 and staff person #2 brought 4 toddlers inside after playing on the outdoor playground. Staff person #1 and staff person #2 walked into classroom #2 while child #1 and child #2 walked into classroom #1 and were left alone in classroom #1 from 5:04pm until 5:09pm. At 5:09pm staff person #2 walked into classroom #1 and brought child #1 and child #2 back into classroom #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“**During the self-reported noncompliance investigation on 5/15/23 a video of an incident was viewed by the certification representative and staff interviews were held. Staff person #1 and staff person #2 brought 4 toddlers inside after playing on the outdoor playground. Staff person #1 and staff person #2 walked into classroom #2 while child #1 and child #2 walked into classroom #1 and were left alone in classroom #1 from 5:04pm until 5:09pm. At 5:09pm staff person #2 walked into classroom #1 and brought child #1 and child #2 back into classroom #2.”
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“*During the self-reported noncompliance investigation on 5/15/23 a video of an incident was viewed by the certification representative and staff interviews were held. Staff person #1 and staff person #2 brought 4 toddlers inside after playing on the outdoor playground. Staff person #1 and staff person #2 walked into classroom #2 while child #1 and child #2 walked into classroom #1 and were left alone in classroom #1 from 5:04pm until 5:09pm. At 5:09pm staff person #2 walked into classroom #1 and brought child #1 and child #2 back into classroom #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2023
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“*During the self-reported noncompliance investigation on 5/15/23 a video of an incident was viewed by the certification representative and staff interviews were held. Staff person #1 and staff person #2 brought 4 toddlers inside after playing on the outdoor playground. Staff person #1 and staff person #2 walked into classroom #2 while child #1 and child #2 walked into classroom #1 and were left alone in classroom #1 from 5:04pm until 5:09pm. At 5:09pm staff person #2 walked into classroom #1 and brought child #1 and child #2 back into classroom #2.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“***During the self-reported noncompliance investigation on 5/15/23 a video of an incident was viewed by the certification representative and staff interviews were held. Staff person #1 and staff person #2 brought 4 toddlers inside after playing on the outdoor playground. Staff person #1 and staff person #2 walked into classroom #2 while child #1 and child #2 walked into classroom #1 and were left alone in classroom #1 from 5:04pm until 5:09pm. At 5:09pm staff person #2 walked into classroom #1 and brought child #1 and child #2 back into classroom #2.”
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“**During the self-reported noncompliance investigation on 5/15/23 a video of an incident was viewed by the certification representative and staff interviews were held. Staff person #1 and staff person #2 brought 4 toddlers inside after playing on the outdoor playground. Staff person #1 and staff person #2 walked into classroom #2 while child #1 and child #2 walked into classroom #1 and were left alone in classroom #1 from 5:04pm until 5:09pm. At 5:09pm staff person #2 walked into classroom #1 and brought child #1 and child #2 back into classroom #2.”
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“*During the self-reported noncompliance investigation on 5/15/23 a video of an incident was viewed by the certification representative and staff interviews were held. Staff person #1 and staff person #2 brought 4 toddlers inside after playing on the outdoor playground. Staff person #1 and staff person #2 walked into classroom #2 while child #1 and child #2 walked into classroom #1 and were left alone in classroom #1 from 5:04pm until 5:09pm. At 5:09pm staff person #2 walked into classroom #1 and brought child #1 and child #2 back into classroom #2.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2023
Apr 20, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The file for staff #1 lacked the one hour health and safety training which was to completed by 12/30/22. There is now training on file and dated 1/17/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2023
Jan 26, 2023Complaint investigation6 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The files of facility persons #1 through 5, who completed the "Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality" through Better Kid Care prior to 10/4/2022, did not contain documentation of completion of the additional 1 hour training, "Get Started with Center-Based Care-Revised 2022" on or before 12/30/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2023
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“**At approximately 8:55 am, the toddler classroom was transitioning to their classroom with staff person #1 when child #1 wandered from the group and went to the stairwell creating a staff to child ratio of 0:1, leaving the child unsupervised by a staff person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2023
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At approximately 8:55 am, the toddler classroom was transitioning to their classroom with staff person #1 when child #1 wandered from the group and went to the stairwell creating a staff to child ratio of 0:1, leaving the child unsupervised by a staff person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2023
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“At approximately 8:55 am, the toddler classroom was transitioning to their classroom with staff person #1 when child #1 wandered from the group and went to the stairwell creating a staff to child ratio of 0:1.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“**At approximately 8:55 am, the toddler classroom was transitioning to their classroom with staff person #1 when child #1 wandered from the group and went to the stairwell creating a staff to child ratio of 0:1, leaving the child unsupervised by a staff person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At approximately 8:55 am, the toddler classroom was transitioning to their classroom with staff person #1 when child #1 wandered from the group and went to the stairwell creating a staff to child ratio of 0:1, leaving the child unsupervised by a staff person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2023
Jan 26, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The files of facility persons #1 through 5, who completed the "Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality" through Better Kid Care prior to 10/4/2022, did not contain documentation of completion of the additional 1 hour training, "Get Started with Center-Based Care-Revised 2022" on or before 12/30/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2023
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“**At approximately 8:55 am, the toddler classroom was transitioning to their classroom with staff person #1 when child #1 wandered from the group and went to the stairwell creating a staff to child ratio of 0:1, leaving the child unsupervised by a staff person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2023
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At approximately 8:55 am, the toddler classroom was transitioning to their classroom with staff person #1 when child #1 wandered from the group and went to the stairwell creating a staff to child ratio of 0:1, leaving the child unsupervised by a staff person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2023
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“At approximately 8:55 am, the toddler classroom was transitioning to their classroom with staff person #1 when child #1 wandered from the group and went to the stairwell creating a staff to child ratio of 0:1.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“**At approximately 8:55 am, the toddler classroom was transitioning to their classroom with staff person #1 when child #1 wandered from the group and went to the stairwell creating a staff to child ratio of 0:1, leaving the child unsupervised by a staff person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At approximately 8:55 am, the toddler classroom was transitioning to their classroom with staff person #1 when child #1 wandered from the group and went to the stairwell creating a staff to child ratio of 0:1, leaving the child unsupervised by a staff person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2023
Aug 16, 2022Visit5 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Staff #1 failed to walk Child #1 all the way to the school-age classroom. The child continued to the classroom without adult supervision and ended up entering an empty classroom. The child then left the empty classroom and proceeded to the classroom where the teacher and children were present, after 46 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2022
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Staff #1 failed to walk Child #1 all the way to the school-age classroom. The child continued to the classroom without adult supervision and ended up entering an empty classroom. The child then left the empty classroom and proceeded to the classroom where the teacher and children were present, after 46 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2022
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“Staff #1 failed to walk Child #1 all the way to the school-age classroom. The child continued to the classroom without adult supervision and ended up entering an empty classroom. The child then left the empty classroom and proceeded to the classroom where the teacher and children were present, after 46 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2022
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Staff #1 failed to walk Child #1 all the way to the school-age classroom. The child continued to the classroom without adult supervision and ended up entering an empty classroom. The child then left the empty classroom and proceeded to the classroom where the teacher and children were present, after 46 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2022
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Staff #1 failed to walk Child #1 all the way to the school-age classroom. The child continued to the classroom without adult supervision and ended up entering an empty classroom. The child then left the empty classroom and proceeded to the classroom where the teacher and children were present, after 46 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2022
May 18, 2022Inspection12 rules cited
3270.131(a) Health information
“The file for child #1, child #2, child #4, child #5, and child #6 lacked an initial health assessment within 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility, all now have a current health assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2022
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“Facility conducted an emergency drill on 2/9/22, which was not annually from when the regulations took effect on 12/19/2020.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The file for staff person #3 completed fire safety training on 8/26/20 and 3/15/22, which is not annually.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #1 lacked a dated disclosure statement and contained a FBI finger print clearance dated for after the hire date. The file for staff person #4 lacked a signed and dated disclosure statement.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2022
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The file for staff person #2 had an evaluation completed on 11/30/20 and 12/2/21, which is not every 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2021
3270.75(c) Has all items
“In room 9 it was observed that the first-aid kit lacked nonporous gloves.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2022
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“The gym lacked a daily activities schedule posted.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2022
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“It was observed on the fire drill log that the facility had allowed more than 60 days to pass between the fire drill on 9/10/21 and 12/2/21. Fire drill log was up to date during the renewal inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact form for child #3 lacked the health insurance coverage provider.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Facility lacked a current letter of operability of the inter-connected smoke alarms or documentation of testing them every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2022
3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record
“The immunization record for child #1, child #2, child #3, and child #4 lacked an influenza vaccination in accordance with the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The file for staff person #1 completed emergency plan training on 2/24/22, which is not at initial hire. (SEE LIS FOR HIRE DATE)”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2022
Nov 24, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There were exposed sharp points on the fence in the outdoor playspace, which poses a hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Brightside Academy/Hill-Hazelwood
Is Brightside Academy/Hill-Hazelwood licensed?
Yes. Brightside Academy/Hill-Hazelwood is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Brightside Academy/Hill-Hazelwood last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 28, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Brightside Academy/Hill-Hazelwood had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 51 rules across 10 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 49 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/Hill-Hazelwood care for?
141, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Brightside Academy/Hill-Hazelwood accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Brightside Academy/Hill-Hazelwood'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/Hill-Hazelwood cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 422-8022 to ask.
What is Brightside Academy/Hill-Hazelwood's phone number?
(412) 422-8022.
Where is Brightside Academy/Hill-Hazelwood?
826 Hazelwood Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217. The nearest other daycare we list is Healthy Kids at Pittsburgh Minadeo Pre K to 5, 0.3 miles away.