Brightside Academy
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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Friday6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-07-17 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: A cracked mirrored disk was observed in Classroom 202. The edges of the disk were observed to be sharp. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The disk was disposed of during the visit on July 17, 2026. |
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| 2026-07-17 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: Spiral connecting toys with a diameter of less than 1 inch were observed in a play table bin in Classroom 204. It was reported that Young Toddlers receive care in the child care space. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The spiral toys were removed from the class during the visit on July 17, 2026. |
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| 2026-07-17 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4) Description: Arrival/departure times Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for Child #2 lacked the arrival and departure times for the child. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child file was corrected during the visit on July 17, 2026. |
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| 2026-07-17 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: The agreements for Children #1 and #2 lacked the admission date. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child's admission dates were located and entered during the visit on July 17, 2026. |
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| 2026-07-17 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked the telephone number of the physician. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child's physician information was obtained from the parent and placed in the appropriate location by the close of business on July 17, 2026. |
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| 2026-07-17 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for Child #3 lacked the complete address for the release persons listed. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The information regarding the release person was obtained by the parent by the end of business on July 17, 2026. |
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| 2026-07-17 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The immunization record on file for Child #1 lacked verification that the child had received their recommended MMR, Varicella and Hepatitis A vaccinations. A written exemption was not on file at the time of the inspection. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A request was given to the parent for either a letter of explanation of reason for the exemption and was documented received on July 18, 2026. |
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| 2026-07-17 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3) Description: Exam communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for Staff Person #1 lacked verification that they had been examined for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff person listed will be seen by a physician by August 3rd and provide a completed assessment with examination for communicable disease. |
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| 2026-07-17 | Renewal | 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 | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked signed parental consent for obtaining emergency medical care and administration of minor first aid by facility staff. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent was provided a new emergency contact form and completed at drop-off on July 18, 2026 with an explanation of why consent is required for emergency care and minor first aid |
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| 2026-07-17 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #2 lacked one of their two written nonfamily references that attested to their suitability to serve as a facility person. The file presented for Facility Person #3 lacked two written, nonfamily references attesting to their suitability to serve as a facility person. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility member will not return to the center with children present. |
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| 2026-07-17 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Two pairs of adult scissors were observed in a cup on a low cabinet in Classroom 206. The scissors were accessible to school age children receiving care in the classroom. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The scissors were thrown away during the visit on July 17, 2026. |
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| 2026-07-17 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: The file presented for Facility Person #3 lacked verification that they had received emergency plan training. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility member will not return to the center with children present. |
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| 2026-07-17 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The file presented for Facility Person #3 lacked a complete current and prior PA State Police and FBI Clearances, a current and prior PA Child Abuse Clearances and a prior NSOR Certificate. The file also lacked prior Mandated Reporter Training. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Person #3 may not work at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility member will not return to the center with children present. |
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| 2026-07-17 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file presented for Facility Person #3 lacked a signed disclosure statement, a complete current and prior PA State Police and FBI Clearances, a current and prior PA Child Abuse Clearances and a prior NSOR Certificate. The file also lacked prior Mandated Reporter Training. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #3 may not work at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility member will not return to the center with children present |
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| 2026-07-17 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: A Glue Trap was observed in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in Classroom 207.Two containers of disinfecting wipes were observed under the open cabinet under the sink in Classroom 202. A container of Balmex Diaper Cream was observed in the open cabinet under the changing table in Classroom 204. The Glue Traps, Disinfecting wipes and Balmex diaper cream were all labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All items were removed or placed in locked cabinets during the visit on July 17, 2026. |
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