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Brightside Academy
- licensed capacity
- 114
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Brightside Academy
Brightside Academy is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 114 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 7 PM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 114 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 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 | 114 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Brightside Academy has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Brightside Academy
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 114 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00251684
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 17, 2025: 13 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Background checks 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Dec 17, 2025Inspection13 rules cited
3270.75(a) In child care spaces
“During the renewal inspection on 12.17.25, there were no first aid kits located in Room #5/6, Room #6, Room #8, and Room #10.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 12.17.25, the disclosure statement reviewed for Staff Person #1 did not include staff #1 signature and date of document completion.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the renewal inspection on 12.17.25, the first aid kit located in Infant Room #1 did not contain tweezers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection on 12.17.25, chipped paint was located on the green walls in Room #1, Room #2, Room #3, Room #6, Room #7, Room #8, and Room #10.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2026
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“During the renewal inspection on 12.17.25, plastic bags were located in an unlocked cabinet accessible to the infants and young toddlers receiving childcare in Infant Room #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During the renewal inspection on 12.17.25, all three sides of a crib being used in Infant Room#1 was not spaced at least 2 feet apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2026
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“During the renewal inspection on 12.17.25, a written plan of daily activities was not posted in Room#5/6, Room #6, Room#7, Room#8 and Room#10.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2026
3270.61(a) Indoor space- small muscle
“During the renewal inspection on 12.17.25, Rooms #5/6 #6, #7, and #10 were being used as storage space areas. Rooms#11/12 and #13/14 were not set up for childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the renewal inspection on 12.17.25, there were no protective receptable covers in electrical outlets located in Room # 5/6, Room #6, Room #7, Room #8 and Room #10.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2026
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“During the renewal inspection on 12.17.25, a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in Rooms #5/6, #6, #7, #8 and #10.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“During the renewal inspection on 12.17.25, the bottles in Infant Room #1 were not labeled with children's names.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2026
3270.124(f)/3270.181(a) Updated every 6 months/Each child
“During the renewal inspection on 12.17.25, emergency contact information for 6 out of 16 emergency contact forms located in Room#3 were dated past a 6-month period. Emergency Contact Information for 11 out of 16 children receiving childcare in Room #3 was incomplete.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2026
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During the renewal inspection on 12.17.25, there was no emergency contact information for children receiving childcare in Infant Room #1, and for child #1 receiving childcare in Room #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2026
- Jan 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection on 01.04.24, the record reviewed for Staff Person #1 did not include two written nonfamily references attesting to Staff Person #1's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024
Feb 15, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During a renewal inspection on 02/15/2023, the first aid kit in classroom #3 did not contain scissors.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2023
3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) ACIP recommended immunization record /Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“During a renewal inspection on 02/15/2023,the file for child #1 did not contained a current record of influenza vaccination.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2023
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“During a renewal inspection on 02/15/2023, the sink in classroom #2 did not contain a sign telling children and staff when to wash their hands.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2023
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“During a renewal inspection on 02/15/2023, the file for child # 2 contained a health record dated more than 6-months old.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2023
Feb 13, 2023Complaint investigation5 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On 2/13/23, during the complaint investigation, the file of Staff #1 was missing the PA State Criminal Clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2023
3270.66(a)/3270.66(b) Locked or inaccessible/Original container
“On 2/13/23 during the complaint investigation, during the walkthrough in Classroom 3, there was a spray bottle that was not labeled and accessible to children. Certification Representative smelled and verified that it was a cleaning solution.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2023
3270.106(a)/3270.119 Clean, age appropriate/Infant sleep position
“On 2/1/23, it was noticed by Certification Staff that there was an infant sleeping in a car seat in the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 2/1/23, it was noticed by Certification Staff that Staff #1 was sleeping in the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2023
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“On 2/13/23, during the complaint investigation, in Staff #1 file, was missing the PA State Criminal Clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2023
Feb 13, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On 2/13/23, during the complaint investigation, the file of Staff #1 was missing the PA State Criminal Clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2023
3270.66(a)/3270.66(b) Locked or inaccessible/Original container
“On 2/13/23 during the complaint investigation, during the walkthrough in Classroom 3, there was a spray bottle that was not labeled and accessible to children. Certification Representative smelled and verified that it was a cleaning solution.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2023
3270.106(a)/3270.119 Clean, age appropriate/Infant sleep position
“On 2/1/23, it was noticed by Certification Staff that there was an infant sleeping in a car seat in the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 2/1/23, it was noticed by Certification Staff that Staff #1 was sleeping in the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2023
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“On 2/13/23, during the complaint investigation, in Staff #1 file, was missing the PA State Criminal Clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2023
Jan 5, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During time of inspection, the cubbies in room #10-14 we not mounted a could pose a possible hazard to the children if they were to fall over.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2022
3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) ACIP recommended immunization record /Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“At time of inspection, child #1-3 did not have updated influenza immunization and/or signed parent immunization exemption form documented in their records.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2022
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“At time of inspection, a written play identifying a means of transporting children in the event of an emergency was not posted in the children care spaces as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Brightside Academy
Is Brightside Academy licensed?
Yes. Brightside Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Brightside Academy last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on December 17, 2025, with 13 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Brightside Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 care for?
114, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Brightside Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Brightside Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Brightside Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 625-3566 to ask.
What is Brightside Academy's phone number?
(215) 625-3566.
Where is Brightside Academy?
701 Market St Ste 2 Acca # 2, Philadelphia, PA 19106. The nearest other daycare we list is Philadelphia Chinese Academy, 0.1 miles away.