A Touch of Blessings 2 & 3
2316 Cecil B Moore Ave 2318 Cecil B Moore Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Brightside Academy
- licensed capacity
- 147
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Brightside Academy
Brightside Academy is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 147 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 147 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 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 | 147 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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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
- 147 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00259417
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 8, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Background checks 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Supervision and ratios 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 8, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“During the renewal inspection on 7/8/26 the file reviewed for staff person #1, staff person #2, staff person #3 and staff person #4 did not reflect emergency plan training review at time of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2026
3270.61(f) No business simultaneous use
“During the renewal inspection completed on 7/8/26 classroom #1 and classroom #17 were observed being used as storage for items such as buggies, extra cribs, clothes, pampers and supplies.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2026
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“During the renewal inspection completed on 7/8/26 there were unlabeled bottles observed in the refrigerator located in classroom #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2026
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During the renewal inspection completed on 7/8/26 the refrigerator in classroom #2 did not have an operating thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2026
Jul 16, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3270.123(a) Signed
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files child #2 was missing a child service report in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2025
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 was missing a current NSOR clearance in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2025
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files child # 2 was missing the statement free from communicable disease on their physical.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files, child #5 was missing the policy number on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 was missing 2 references in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed peeling paint on the yellow wall in room 14 and peeling paint in room 17 on the green wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2025
Jul 3, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 was missing the fire safety in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the outdoor play space and observed trash that needed to be removed off the ground and overgrown weeds that are growing from the other side of the fence into the play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2024
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed resting equipment without labels.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2024
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, child #1 was missing the release person on the financial agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff #1 was missing 2 hours of professional development training in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2024
Sep 13, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/13/23, the toddler room had toys that had a diameter of less than 1 inch accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2023
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/13/23, there was no emergency contact information for child #1 in the space where he was receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/13/23, there were mouse droppings on the floor against the wall to the left of the sink in Room 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2023
Aug 9, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.185 Record Retention for One Year
“During the complaint investigation it was verified that the facility shredded the records of children who were withdrawn from the facility within the past year.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2023
Feb 1, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“The facility did not complete an incident report upon noticing that the child had a mark or bruise above their eye.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2023
3270.20(a)(1)/3270.20(b) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child/Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours
“Facility did not notify regional office after being informed by parent that child would be taken to the hospital for marks and bruises found on child's body. Facility also did not mail or deliver written report regarding the incident to the regional office.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2023
Oct 5, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.17(b) Permit specialized services
“During the complaint investigation conducted on 10/5/22, it was confirmed by the Director of the facility that BSC staff were not permitted to provide services to a child with special needs.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2022
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“During the complaint investigation conducted on 10/5/22, it was confirmed that the parent of child #1 was not given an incident report on the day the incident occurred.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2022
Sep 27, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/5/22, Certification Representative observed high chairs that had dust, crumbs, and mouse droppings on the tray and seats.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2022
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/5/22, Certification Representative observed an outlet on the wall to the right of the entrance door missing an outlet cover in room 18.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2022
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/5/22, child #1's emergency contact form did not have parents signature on the form.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2022
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/5/22, child #2's emergency contact from did not have the physicians name, address, and telephone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/5/22, Certification Representative observed trash including empty bags of chips and and face masks gathered in the far right corner of the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 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 July 8, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Brightside Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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?
147, 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 6:00 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) 232-5010 to ask.
What is Brightside Academy's phone number?
(215) 232-5010.
Where is Brightside Academy?
2010 N Van Pelt St, Philadelphia, PA 19121. The nearest other daycare we list is Knowledge Tree Child Development Center, 0.1 miles away.