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Brightside Academy

301 E Chelten Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144
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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 33 children, serving school-age children.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
33 children

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AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity33 childrenFrom the state license

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State record

Inspection reports for Brightside Academy

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance (provisional)
Capacity
33 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00258760
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 11, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 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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  1. Aug 11, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “During the unannounced inspection on 8/11/26, it was determined that staff person #1 hit/popped children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026

  2. Jun 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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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 August 11, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Brightside Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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?

33, 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?

Its hours are not listed. Call (412) 201-5501 to confirm.

How much does Brightside Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 201-5501 to ask.

What is Brightside Academy's phone number?

(412) 201-5501.

Where is Brightside Academy?

301 E Chelten Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144. The nearest other daycare we list is Personal Touch Early Learning Center, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).