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1547 N 54th St, Philadelphia, PA
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Brightside Academy
- licensed capacity
- 125
- 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 125 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 4 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 125 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | 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 | 125 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
- 125 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00252282
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 2, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Safety and hazards 3
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Feb 2, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“During renewal inspection Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's hot water was measuring at 113 degrees in the classrooms and 119 degrees in the bathrooms”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2026
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“During renewal inspection Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's liability insurance was dated 2/1/25-2/1/26”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During renewal inspection Cert Rep observed the following: Classroom # 6- windowsills and rugs needed cleaning”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2026
Jul 31, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During unannounced monitoring on 7/31/25, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 2's fire safety training was dated 1/29/24”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During unannounced monitoring on 7/31/25, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 2's emergency plan training was dated 1/29/24”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During unannounced monitoring on 7/31/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 was observed to be caring for 12 school aged children unsupervised. Staff person # 2does not have current pediatric first aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first- aid/CPR training expiration date of 2/22/25”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2025
Jan 6, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record
“During renewal inspection on 1/23/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1's immunization record was incomplete and missing- 1 rotavirus/1polio/1 Hep A/ and 1 Pneumococcal vaccine”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025
3270.66(c) Toxic use- no contamination
“During renewal inspection on 1/23/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Sticky boxes for insects/rodents on the window of the preschool room located in the back right hand side of the facility that were accessible to children”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2025
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During renewal inspection on 1/23/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 9 did not have documentation of 2 years of experience working with children in file”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025
3270.133(6) Written consent
“During renewal inspection on 1/23/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 9 had prescribed medication at the facility, but did not have parental written consent for administration”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025
Mar 19, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.26 Compliance/Nondiscrimination
“Renewal inspection was completed on 2/21/24, Cert Rep requested BEO on2/27/24 upon notification that it was not received by the Department. Cert Rep sent a blank application, and an email was sent out by Clerk as well. Cert Rep has not received BEO application from facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2024
- Jan 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 18, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“On May 18, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 did not include an updated written evaluation. (Corrected on site).”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2023
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“On May 18, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The toilet in the first stall located in bathroom #1 did not flush. (Corrected on site).”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2023
Feb 15, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
3270.76/3270.82(g) Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair
“ON FEBRUARY 15, 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THE SINK COUNTERTOP LOCATED IN BATHROOM #1 WAS LIFTING UP. THE TOILET LID IN BETHROOM #2 (3RD STALL) WAS CHIPPED AND IN POOR REPAIR. THERE WAS RUST ON THE BOTTOM WALLS IN BETHROOM #2 (3RD AND 4TH STALL).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“ON FEBRUARY 15, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THERE WAS YELLOW AND GREEN PEELING CHIPPED PAINT LOCATED IN CLASSROOM #6. (CORRECTED ON SITE).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“ON FEBRUARY 15, 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. IN ROOM #6 THE TOY BINS (FILLED WITH TOYS) WERE CRACKED WITH SHARP CORNERS AND BROKEN. (CORRECTED ON SITE).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2022
3270.172(a) Written parental consent
“ON FEBRUARY 15, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CHECKED FILES OF CHILDREN WHO RIDE THE SCHOOL BUT. THE CHILDREN FILES DID NOT HAVE PARENT CONSENT FOR CHILDREN WHO RIDE ON THE BUS.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2022
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“ON FEBRUARY 15, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE AN EMERGENCY DRILL LOG AVAILIBLE.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2022
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“ON FEBRUARY 15, 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THE WATER TERMPERATURE IN CLASSROOM #1 WAS 140.2° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 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 February 2, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Brightside Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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?
125, 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) 878-8104 to ask.
What is Brightside Academy's phone number?
(215) 878-8104.
Where is Brightside Academy?
5422 Media St Acca # 32, Philadelphia, PA 19131. The nearest other daycare we list is Its A Small World Day Care, 0.1 miles away.