Grace Kids Academy
113 E Hunting Park Ave Space 141 To 147, Philadelphia, PA
4.6· 21 reviews
Brightside Academy
- licensed capacity
- 197
- 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 197 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 4 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 197 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
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 197 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
- 197 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00245010
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 2, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 6
- Safety and hazards 3
- Safe sleep 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Records and paperwork 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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Sep 2, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The wall near the entrance to the gym needs repair. The wall in room 107 needs repair and the wall in room 107 near the sink has a dent. The wall near the sink in room 115 has a small dent.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Chipped paint was observed in the following rooms: 103, 101,102,105,107,109,110B,111A,115.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“The blue sofa in room 114 has a rip on each side of the arm rest exposing the foam. The cot in room 103 is ripped”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2026
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“The cots in room 103 were not labeled”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2026
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“The water temperature in the first bathroom was 131° F,134° F,134° F, and 134° F. The temperature in the second bathroom was 127° F,125° F,123° F and 120° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2026
Sep 9, 2025Visit1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Staff person #1 aggressively wiped a child's face.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025
Jul 15, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During renewal inspection, certification supervisor observed toxic cleaning materials accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During renewal inspection, certification supervisor observed several classrooms which were under construction. Classroom #115 was missing several outlet covers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2025
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During renewal inspection, certification supervisor reviewed the emergency contact forms in the classroom. Certification supervisor observed that classroom 102 did not have updated emergency contact forms in the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2025
3270.75(d) On excursions
“During renewal inspection, certification supervisor observed that the first aid kit used for excursions in classroom #102 did not contain a bottle of water.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection, certification supervisor observed chipped or peeling paint in classrooms 117, 115, 103 and 104”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2025
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During renewal inspection, certification supervisor observed the rest equipment in classroom 102 did not have 2 feet of space on 3 sides while in use during nap time.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2025
3270.133(5) Original label
“During renewal inspection, certification supervisor observed medication contained inside the excursion first aid kit that did not contain the professional's instructions or the original label.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During renewal inspection, certification supervisor observed several classrooms which were under construction. These classrooms contained stained ceiling tiles and other surfaces which needed to be cleaned and free from visible hazards. Classrooms #117, 115, 114”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2025
Jul 10, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in rooms 103/104, 105/106 and plaster in hallway”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Emergency contact for child 1 was missing full address of release person and child 2 was missing telephone number of individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2024
Jun 26, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During renewal inspection on 7/6/23, A wooden fence in the outdoor play area was not stable/secure and could easily be moved back and forth. The wooden fence also had some protruding nails, and the surface was splintery.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2023
May 31, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #1 (WHO IS PAST THE PROVISIONAL HIRE PERIOD) DID NOT CONTAIN COMPLETE CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION AS REQUIRED BY THE CPSL. THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT CONTAIN A FBI CLEARANCE OR A RECEIPT FOR THE CLEARANCE.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2022
3270.66(a)/3270.76 Locked or inaccessible/Building Surfaces
“AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE OUTDOOR PLAY AREA HAD POUR IN PLACE SURFACING THAT WAS DIRTY AND COVERED WITH MOSS, AND WAS IN NEED OF BEING CLEANED. IN THE CORNER OF THE PLAY YARD, UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND PIECES OF PLAY EQUIPMENT WERE STACKED ON TOP OF EACH OTHER POSING A HAZARD IF THE ITEMS WERE TO FALL. ALSO, ROCK SALT AND DRYWALL PRIMER WERE STORED IN THIS AREA AND ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2022
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, A RECEIPT INDICATING THE DATE OF PURCHASE OR INSTALLATION FOR THE INTERCONNECTED FIRE SYSTEM WAS NOT ON FILE AT THE FACILITY AS REQUIRED UNDER ACT 62.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 4, 2022
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION THE HEALTH ASSESSMENTS FOR CHILD #1 AND #2 WERE MORE THAN SIX MONTHS OLD.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2022
Mar 16, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“AT TIME OF UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 3/16/22, AN INFANT WAS OBSERVED SLEEPING IN CRIB #2, AND THERE WAS NOT AT LEAST 2 FEET OF SPACE ON THREE SIDES OF THE CRIB.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2022
3270.184(b) Release information with parent consent
“AT TIME OF UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 3/16/22, THE FILE FOR CHILD #1 WAS TRANSFERRED TO A DIFFERENT LOCATION. UPON REVIEW OF THE FILE, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT IT DID NOT CONTAIN WRITTEN PARENTAL CONSENT OR INFORMATION REQUIRED UNDER 3270.184 (b) (1)-(5).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2022
Oct 21, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
3270.24(a)/3270.34(a)(3) Immediate access/Responsible designee
“AT TIME OF UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 10/21/21, STAFF PERSON #1, WHO WAS DESIGNATED TO BE IN CHARGE OF COMPLIANCE WHILE THE DIRECTOR WAS NOT IN THE BUILDING, WAS NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN COMPLIANCE DUE TO NOT BEING ABLE TO ACCESS THE STAFF AND CHILD FILES UPON REQUEST.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2021
Oct 19, 2021Complaint investigation1 rule cited
20.71(b)(5) Perpetrator in an indicated or founded report of child abuse
“DURING COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION WHICH BEGAN ON 10/21/21, IT WAS FOUNDED THAT FACILITY PERSON # 1 HAS BEEN NAMED AS A PERPETRATOR IN A FOUNDED/INDICATED REPORT OF CHILD ABUSE.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 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 September 2, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Brightside Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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?
197, 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 6:30 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) 634-1970 to ask.
What is Brightside Academy's phone number?
(215) 634-1970.
Where is Brightside Academy?
111 W Erie Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19140. The nearest other daycare we list is Infinity Childcare Center, 0.3 miles away.