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Shine Bright Academy

6930 Elmwood Ave Unit D, Philadelphia, PA 19142

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About Shine Bright Academy

Shine Bright Academy is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 26 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 16 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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26 children

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26 children
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School-age children
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 6, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Background checks 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Records and paperwork 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. Apr 6, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “On 04/06/26, during the renewal inspection, the file of staff person #2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 did not contain a written evaluation within the last 12 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test

      “On 04/06/26, during the renewal inspection, the file of staff person #3, 4 and 6 did not contain a health assessment completed in the last two years.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “On 04/06/26, during the renewal inspection, the files of staff #2, 3, 5, and 6 did not contain evidence of completing a fire safety training conducted in the last year.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “On 04/06/26, during the renewal inspection, the files of staff #1 and #2 were found to be out of compliance with CPSL. The file of staff person #1 contained a State Police clearance that expired on 09/18/25, a Child Abuse Clearance that expired 09/24/25, and an NSOR certificate that expired on 09/22/25. The file of staff person #2 contained a State Police clearance that expired on 09/17/25, a Child Abuse clearance that expired 09/23/25 and an NSOR certificate that expired on 09/22/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026

  2. Apr 10, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “On 04/17/2025, during the renewal inspection, the file of staff person #1 did not contain a certificate for the health and safety training update.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “On 04/17/2025, during the renewal inspection, the file of staff person #2 did not contain a completed child abuse clearance or a completed National Sex Offender Registry clearance. The file of staff person #3 did not contain copies of their out of state clearances.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “On 04/17/2025, during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact information in the files of children #1, #2, and #4 did not contain work addresses and telephone numbers for the enrolling parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “On 04/17/2025, during the renewal inspection, an electrical outlet in room #2 to the right of the television in reach of the children was without a protective cover. The electrical outlet in the bathroom in reach of the children was without a protective cover.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “On 04/17/2025, during the renewal inspection, staff person #1 and #2 did not have a completed CPR training certificate.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2025

  3. Jun 4, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months

      “During renewal inspection, the health report for child #5 was observed to be more than 6 months old with a date of 11/15/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “During renewal inspection, the emergency information for child #3 did not include the phone number of the individuals to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “During renewal inspection, the emergency information for child #1 did not include the phone number for the child's physician or source of medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “During renewal inspection the agreement for child #1, #2, and #4 did not specify the person designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.69(b) 110º F or less

      “During renewal inspection, when measured with a thermometer, the hot water temperature in the bathroom measured at 118 degrees Fahrenheit.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “During renewal inspection, the file for child #4 did not include signed parent permission for obtaining emergency medical care, or for the administration of minor first aid procedures by facility staff, both of which are required prior to admission to the program.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “During renewal inspection, the health report for child #1 was observed to more than 1 year old with a date of 3/10/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2024

  4. May 9, 2023Inspection13 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “On May 9, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1, Staff #4 and Staff #5 did not contain evidence of being trained in the facility's emergency plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “On May 9, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #2 did not contain evidence of a criminal background clearance. The file of Staff #3 did not contain of an FBI clearance. Staff #2 and Staff #3 were working unsupervised in the infant and toddler classrooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a) Signed

      “On May 9, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the fee agreement of Child #2 was not signed by the parent and the operator.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee

      “On May 9, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the fee agreement of Child #2, Child #3 and Child #4 did not contain fee to be charged per day or per week.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid

      “On May 9, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the fee agreement of Child #2, Child #3 and Child #4 did not contain date on which fee is to be paid.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(3) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

      “On May 9, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of Child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care of the child.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “On May 9, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the fee agreement of Child #2, Child #3 and Child #4 did not contain services provided.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “On May 9, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 and Staff #3 did not contain an updated health assessment, Staff #1 health assessment was dated 9/23/2020, Staff #3 health assessment was dated 9/16/2020.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)(1) Initial health report for infant dated no more than 3 months

      “On May 9, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Child #2 did not contain evidence of an initial health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “On May 9, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of Child #2 did not contain health insurance policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “On May 9, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the fee agreement of Child #2, Child #3 and Child #4 did not contain persons designated by parent to whom child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times

      “On May 9, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the fee agreement of Child #2 and Child #3 did not contain the child's arrival and departure times.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “On May 9, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of Child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023

  5. May 17, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “During renewal inspection on 6/23/2022 certification representative observed that the handwashing signage in the bathroom and near the diapering area did not have the required verbiage written on them.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “Certification representative observed during renewal inspection that Hand sanitizer bottles were located on top of partial walls and on desks in areas that were accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations

      “During renewal inspection on 6/23/2022 certification representative observed that provider did NOT have a Shaken Baby/Head Trauma policy posted in her facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant

      “Certification representative observed during the renewal inspection dated 6/23/2022 that the fire system was not being tested monthly, but instead bimonthly and has not been tested since 4/2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “Certification representative observed during renewal inspection on 6/23/2022 that the last time a fire drill was completed was on 4/15/2022 which is over 60 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “During renewal inspection on 6/23/2022 certification representative observed the laminate on the top and front of bookcase in rm #4 was peeling off and had rough edges.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “During renewal inspection dated 6/23/2022 certification representative observed a soiled Minney Mouse Rocker in room #2.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “Certification representative observed during renewal inspection dated 6/23/2022 that (2) sleeping mats in room # 3 were ripped and torn.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During renewal inspection on 6/23/2022 certification representative observed in 3 rooms paint chipping off of the walls and doors in rooms # 1,2,and 4.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022

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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Is Shine Bright Academy licensed?

Yes. Shine Bright Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Shine Bright Academy last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 6, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Shine Bright Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 3 of 3 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 Shine Bright Academy care for?

26, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Shine Bright Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Shine Bright Academy's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (267) 275-8456 to confirm.

How much does Shine Bright Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 275-8456 to ask.

What is Shine Bright Academy's phone number?

(267) 275-8456.

Where is Shine Bright Academy?

6930 Elmwood Ave Unit D, Philadelphia, PA 19142. The nearest other daycare we list is Hope Rising Child Care Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.

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