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3113 Brighton Rd, Pittsburgh, PA
Brightside Academy/McKees Rocks
- licensed capacity
- 46
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Brightside Academy/McKees Rocks
Brightside Academy/McKees Rocks is a child care center in Mc Kees Rocks, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 46 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 40 rules across 11 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 46 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 46 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Brightside Academy/McKees Rocks
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 46 children
- License number
- #CER-00258236
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 27, 2026: 9 rules cited
Rules cited on 11 of 11 visits · 40 rules in all · 39 corrected
- Safety and hazards 10
- Supervision and ratios 9
- Health, medication and illness 8
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Records and paperwork 3
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Discipline and child guidance 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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May 27, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The facility lacked a letter to provide to the parent of each enrolled child explaining the emergency procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
3270.131(a)/3270.131(e) Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record
“The file for child #3 lacked an initial health assessment and immunization record within 60 days of the child's first day of attendance at the facility and requires a current health assessment and immunization record.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
3270.27(a)(2) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan lacked a plan that provides for accommodations for evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2026
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“An emergency transportation plan was not posted in room #3.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The file for child #3 had an emergency contact form that lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The file for child #2 had an agreement that lacked the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In room #4, there was a bottle on Goo Gone on the table that was labeled "Keep out of reach of children" and was accessible to children. In the hallway in an unlocked child's cubby, there were containers of Tippy Toes Baby Powder and Personal Care Petroleum Jelly that were labeled "Keep out of reach of children" and were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“In the indoor play space, there was an electrical outlet that lacked an outlet cover and was accessible to children 5 years of age and younger.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility
“At approximately 9 a.m., staff person #1 was observed with 1 child in care when a 2nd child arrived and was in their supervision group without a 2nd staff/facility person present in the child care area at the facility. At 9:18 a.m., staff person #1 was observed with 4 children in their group without a 2nd staff/facility person present in the child care area at the facility. Staff person #1 was alone in the child care area at the facility without a 2nd staff/facility person present from 9 a.m. to 9:33 a.m. until staff person #2 arrived in the child care area at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
Apr 3, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility had verification of annual testing completed on 3-12-26, 3-27-26, and 3-31-26 of the fire detection system by a fire safety professional. The testing results lacked the required documentation showing that the deficiencies listed on the report were corrected and the fire detection system was in full compliance with 62 P.S. 1016(c).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2026
Jan 13, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“2ND CITATION: According to staff statements, on 10-2-25 at approximately 12:20 p.m., staff person #1 asked staff where child #1, a 2 year old, was located, and the staff did not know the whereabouts of child #1. Staff person #1 located child #1 on a different floor, with an adult that was not a staff person, approximately 10 minutes later after it was discovered that the child left the floor using the elevator. This resulted in child #1 being left alone without a staff person present to see, hear, direct, and assess the child. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 10-7-25”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2026
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“On 1-13-26 at approximately 11:10 a.m. in room #1 with a total of 5 children in the room, staff person #2 was observed supervising the 5 children in the room, including an infant, a young toddler, two older toddlers, and a preschooler, resulting in staff person #2 being out of ratio.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2026
Oct 7, 2025Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.191 Individual Records
“There was not an individual record/file at the facility for staff person #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2025
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“According to staff statements, on 10-2-25 at approximately 12:20 p.m., staff person #1 asked staff where child #1, a 2 year old, was located, and the staff did not know the whereabouts of child #1. Staff person #1 located child #1 on a different floor, with an adult that was not a staff person, approximately 10 minutes later after it was discovered that the child left the floor using the elevator. This resulted in child #1 being left alone without a staff person physically present with the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“According to staff statements, on 10-2-25 at approximately 12:20 p.m., staff person #1 asked staff where child #1, a 2 year old, was located, and the staff did not know the whereabouts of child #1. Staff person #1 located child #1 on a different floor, with an adult that was not a staff person, approximately 10 minutes later after it was discovered that the child left the floor using the elevator. This resulted in child #1 being left alone without a staff person present to see, hear, direct, and assess the child.”
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“According to staff statements, on 10-2-25 at approximately 12:20 p.m., staff person #1 asked staff where child #1, a 2 year old, was located, and the staff did not know the whereabouts of child #1. Staff person #1 located child #1 on a different floor, with an adult that was not a staff person, approximately 10 minutes later after it was discovered that the child left the floor using the elevator. This resulted in a 0 to 1 staff to child ratio.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2025
Oct 7, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.191 Individual Records
“There was not an individual record/file at the facility for staff person #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2025
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“According to staff statements, on 10-2-25 at approximately 12:20 p.m., staff person #1 asked staff where child #1, a 2 year old, was located, and the staff did not know the whereabouts of child #1. Staff person #1 located child #1 on a different floor, with an adult that was not a staff person, approximately 10 minutes later after it was discovered that the child left the floor using the elevator. This resulted in child #1 being left alone without a staff person physically present with the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“According to staff statements, on 10-2-25 at approximately 12:20 p.m., staff person #1 asked staff where child #1, a 2 year old, was located, and the staff did not know the whereabouts of child #1. Staff person #1 located child #1 on a different floor, with an adult that was not a staff person, approximately 10 minutes later after it was discovered that the child left the floor using the elevator. This resulted in child #1 being left alone without a staff person present to see, hear, direct, and assess the child.”
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“According to staff statements, on 10-2-25 at approximately 12:20 p.m., staff person #1 asked staff where child #1, a 2 year old, was located, and the staff did not know the whereabouts of child #1. Staff person #1 located child #1 on a different floor, with an adult that was not a staff person, approximately 10 minutes later after it was discovered that the child left the floor using the elevator. This resulted in a 0 to 1 staff to child ratio.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2025
Jun 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The interconnected fire detection system had annual testing by a fire safety professional on 3-18-24 and 3-26-25 that exceeded a year between testings.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2025
Apr 28, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“At approximately 9:56 a.m. in room #4 with a total of 6 children, staff person #1 named 6 children in their group, including 5 preschoolers and 1 young toddler, resulting in staff person #1 being out of ratio.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2025
Mar 11, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At approximately 9:25 a.m. in room #4, staff person #3 was observed leaving the room and walking into the hallway for approximately 5 seconds leaving 3 preschoolers alone in the room without a staff person present. At approximately 9:55 a.m. in room #4 with a total of 3 children in the room, staff person #4 was observed near the doorway to the hallway with 1 preschooler in the room and was watching from the doorway as 2 preschoolers went into the hallway to get their coats in their cubbies in the hallway. The 2 preschoolers were alone in the hallway without a staff person present.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025
3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(3) ACIP recommended immunization record /Dismissal policy
“The file for child #1 lacked an immunization record within 60 days of the child's first day of attendance at the facility and requires a current immunization record. The file for child #3 had an immunization record that was dated over 60 days after the child's first day of attendance at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“The file for staff person #2 had a health assessment and tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method that were dated after providing initial service in a child care setting at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2025
3270.131(a) Health information
“The file for child #1 lacked an initial health assessment within 60 days of the child's first day of attendance at the facility and requires a current health assessment. The file for child #3 had an initial health assessment that was dated over 60 days after the child's first day of attendance at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2025
3270.66(b) Original container
“In room #4 in a locked cabinet, there was an unlabeled spray bottle with a blue liquid that a staff person identified as window cleaner. In room #6 in a locked cabinet, there was an unlabeled spray bottle with a blue liquid that a staff person identified as multipurpose cleaner.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2025
3270.62(b) Play space - 65 square feet/child
“On 3-11-25 on the outdoor play space with a capacity of 7 children, there were 4 staff observed with a group of 8 children, including 3 preschoolers, 3 older toddlers, and 2 young toddlers, resulting in the space being overcapacity.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The file for staff person #1 had fire safety trainings that exceeded a year between trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #2 has completed the health and safety course titled Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality (10 hours) but has not completed the required health and safety update course titled Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 (1 hour) training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“In room #4, there was one area with peeling paint on the right wall near the baseboard towards the back right corner.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The file for child #1 had an emergency contact form that lacked the name of the health insurance and the policy number. The file for child #2 had an emergency contact form that lacked the health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
Aug 6, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.66(b) Original container
“In room #6 in a locked cabinet, there were two unlabeled bottles of glass/floor cleaner that staff identified as cleaning materials.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“In room #6, there were two areas of peeling paint on the left wall. In room #4, there was one area of peeling paint on the right wall near the back corner.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024
May 29, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Staff person #1 utilized physical discipline toward Child #1 by pushing the child to the ground.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2024
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“Staff person #1 singled out a Child #1, pushing the child to the ground after the child allegedly pushed or bumped into another child.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2024
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Mar 13, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There were 6 Magna Tiles in Room 6 that had cracked and broken edges with missing pieces of plastic on the edges.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“The health assessment on file for Child #2 does not indicate if the child is free from contagious disease and may participate in child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024
3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(3) ACIP recommended immunization record /Dismissal policy
“The file for Child #1, with an enrollment date of 1/12/24, more than 60 days ago, does not include the child's immunization record.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for Child #1, with an enrollment date of 1/12/24, which is more than 60 days ago, does not include an initial health report.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for Staff person #1 included verification of 5.5 of the required 12 hours of annual training within 12 months from the date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for Staff person #1 included fire safety training dated 1/19/23 which is not an approved fire safety training, and fire safety training dated 2/1/24, which is more than 1 year after hire (See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #1 were dated 1/28/22 and 2/14/24, more than 24 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There was food debris dried on the surface of the table where children were later observed eating in Room 4 (Preschool). The floor and counter by the sink were dirty and had a gritty feel to the surfaces in Room 4.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024
Mar 21, 2023Inspection17 rules cited
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“The current emergency contact form on file for Child #1 and #3 does not indicate if the child has any special medical needs, which is needed in an emergency situation.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2023
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The most recent child service report on file for Child #4 is dated more than 6 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2023
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The most recent health assessment on file for Child #2, who is 4 years old, is dated 3/3/21, more than 12 months ago. The most recent health assessment on file for Child #3 who is 4 years old, is dated 3/1/21, more than 12 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The most recent influenza vaccination on file for Child #2, who is 4 years old, is dated 3/10/21, more than 1 year ago, and is recommended annually by the ACIP. The most recent influenza vaccination on file for Child #3, who is 4 years old, is dated 11/4/19, more than 1 year ago, and is recommended annually by the ACIP. The most recent influenza vaccination on file for Child #4, who is 4 years old, is dated 1/29/20, more than 1 year ago, and is recommended annually by the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2023
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The file for Child #4 does not include written parental permission for the facility to administer minor first aid procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 and #3 does not include the health insurance coverage and policy number for the medical insurance policy. The emergency contact form on file for Child #4 does not include the policy number for the medical insurance policy.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form on file for Child #1, #3, and #4 does not include a complete address for all listed release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The initial health assessment on file for Child #3 is dated 3/1/22, more than 60 days after the enrollment date of 12/13/21. The initial health assessment on file for Child #4 is dated 9/13/22, more than 60 days after the enrollment date of 10/12/21,”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2023
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The agreement on file for Child #3 does not include the persons to whom the child can be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2023
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The file for Child #2, enrolled 12/27/21, does not include a 6-month review signature for the emergency contact form and financial agreement. The file for Child #3, enrolled 12/13/21, does not include a 6-month review signature for the financial agreement. The most recent 6-month review parent signature for the emergency contact form and financial agreement on file for Child #4 is dated 1/3/22, more than 6 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“There was an outlet without a cover under the bulletin board in Room 5, which was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2023
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“The agreement on file for Child #1 does not include the amount of the fee to be paid by the parent/guardian.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2023
3270.123(a) Signed
“The agreement on file for Child #1 is not signed by the operator. The agreement on file for Child #3 is not signed by the operator or by the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2023
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 and #3 does not include the name, address, or telephone number for the child's pediatrician/source for medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2023
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The file for Child #4 does not include written parental consent for the facility to obtain emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 does not include the complete home address or work address for the enrolling parent. The emergency contact form on file for Child #3 does not include the complete work address for the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There was a loose door on the play oven in the dramatic play area in Room 4.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2023
Feb 28, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(1) ACIP recommended immunization record /Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The files for Child #2 (YT) enrolled for at least 60 days, lacked written verification of immunizations.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2022
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The Child Health Report for Child #2 (YT) enrolled for more than 60 days, was lacking from the child file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Facility files lacked proof of purchase for the interconnected smoke detection system.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2022
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The two most recent Health Assessments for Staff #1 were dated more than 24-months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2022
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“Child file #1 (OT) lacked updated written verification of ongoing administered vaccines: 1 Dose of DTAP, 1 Dose of HIB and 1 Dose of Pneumococcal and lacked a yearly Influenza shot with no Letter of Exemption in the File.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Brightside Academy/McKees Rocks
Is Brightside Academy/McKees Rocks licensed?
Yes. Brightside Academy/McKees Rocks is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Brightside Academy/McKees Rocks last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 27, 2026, with 9 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Brightside Academy/McKees Rocks had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 40 rules across 11 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 39 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/McKees Rocks care for?
46, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Brightside Academy/McKees Rocks accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Brightside Academy/McKees Rocks' 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/McKees Rocks cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 331-2247 to ask.
What is Brightside Academy/McKees Rocks' phone number?
(412) 331-2247.
Where is Brightside Academy/McKees Rocks?
420 Chartiers Ave, Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136. The nearest other daycare we list is Community Preschool and Nursery, 0.1 miles away.