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Brightside Academy

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
2010 N Van Pelt St, Philadelphia, PA 19121
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Quick Facts

Capacity
147 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 232-5010
2010 N Van Pelt St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00259417
License Issued
Sep 17, 2026
Active Through
Sep 17, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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About the Provider

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BRIGHTSIDE ACADEMY is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 147 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-07-08 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection completed on 7/8/26 the refrigerator in classroom #2 did not have an operating thermometer.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider corrected this violation during the inspection by placing an operating thermometer in the refrigerator located in Classroom #2. The refrigerator is maintained in clean, operable condition and is capable of maintaining food at 45°F or below.
2026-07-08 Renewal 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(4)

Description: Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection completed on 7/8/26 there were unlabeled bottles observed in the refrigerator located in classroom #2.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will ensure that all disposable nursers and bottles are labeled with the child's name upon entering the classroom. If a bottle is received without a label, staff will immediately label it before placing it in the classroom refrigerator or using it for feeding
2026-07-08 Renewal 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(b)

Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/8/26 the file reviewed for staff person #1, staff person #2, staff person #3 and staff person #4 did not reflect emergency plan training review at time of hire.

Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency plan reviewed at time of inspection
2026-07-08 Renewal 3270.61(f) - No business simultaneous use Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.61(f)

Description: No business simultaneous use

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection completed on 7/8/26 classroom #1 and classroom #17 were observed being used as storage for items such as buggies, extra cribs, clothes, pampers and supplies.

Correction Required: Indoor space in which children are receiving care may not be used simultaneously for other business, commercial, social or another purpose unrelated to the child care being offered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will reorganize Classroom #1 and Classroom #17 to remove stored items that are not necessary for daily classroom operations. All excess equipment, including buggies, extra cribs, clothing, diapers, and additional supplies, will be relocated to designated storage areas outside of classrooms used for childcare.
2025-07-16 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files child #2 was missing a child service report in the file.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will have the staff that's assigned to the child to complete a child service report review with the parents and include a copy in the file.
2025-07-16 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files, child #5 was missing the policy number on the emergency contact form.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will notify the parent and request for the missing information to be completed leaving no areas blank.
2025-07-16 Renewal 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7)

Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files child # 2 was missing the statement free from communicable disease on their physical.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will notify the parent and request for the parent to provide a health assessment that includes a statement free from communicable
2025-07-16 Renewal 3270.192(4) - CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(4)

Description: CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 was missing a current NSOR clearance in the file.

Correction Required: 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 #1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will notify the staff and request for the staff to obtain a current NSOR clearance and include a copy in the file.
2025-07-16 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 was missing 2 references in the file.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will notify the staff and request for the staff to provide two complete nonfamily references to be included in the file.
2025-07-16 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed peeling paint on the yellow wall in room 14 and peeling paint in room 17 on the green wall.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider contacted maintenance and put a work order to correct areas of peeling paint in the rooms that have areas of peeling paint.
2024-07-03 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed resting equipment without labels.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will replace the missing labels on each cot that was missing a name or number according to the cot assignment.
2024-07-03 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, child #1 was missing the release person on the financial agreement.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will notify the parent and request for the parent to complete the financial agreement to its entirety leaving no areas blank.
2024-07-03 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff #1 was missing 2 hours of professional development training in the file.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will request staff #1 to obtain 2 additional hours of professional development training.
2024-07-03 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 was missing the fire safety in the file.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will request for staff #1 to obtain the fire safety training and include it in the file.
2024-07-03 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the outdoor play space and observed trash that needed to be removed off the ground and overgrown weeds that are growing from the other side of the fence into the play space.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will contact maintenance and request for the trash to be removed and to remove the overgrown weeds that are growing on the play space and around it.

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