Brightside Academy
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About the Provider
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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| 2026-02-02 | Renewal | 3270.18(a) - On file at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.18(a) Description: On file at facility Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's liability insurance was dated 2/1/25-2/1/26 Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director obtained current liability insurance and placed on file at the facility |
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| 2026-02-02 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.69(b) Description: 110º F or less Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's hot water was measuring at 113 degrees in the classrooms and 119 degrees in the bathrooms Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director had maintenance turn the hot water temperature down |
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| 2026-02-02 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection Cert Rep observed the following: Classroom # 6- windowsills and rugs needed cleaning 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The academy director has vacuumed the carpet, sanitized and cleaned the ledge of the window sill in room 6 |
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| 2025-07-31 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring on 7/31/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 was observed to be caring for 12 school aged children unsupervised. Staff person # 2does not have current pediatric first aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first- aid/CPR training expiration date of 2/22/25 Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. 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.) A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Until such time as the required pre- service trainings are completed, staff #-2- must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an (AGS, primary staff person) who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff # 2, staff #-2may not work in a child-care position at the facility |
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| 2025-07-31 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring on 7/31/25, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 2's emergency plan training was dated 1/29/24 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 academy director has reviewed and given staff updated emergency and training and ahs placed document in staff file |
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| 2025-07-31 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring on 7/31/25, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 2's fire safety training was dated 1/29/24 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Academy director has signed staff for fire safety training on August 5th,2025. Staff has taken fire safety training and has placed in file |
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| 2025-01-06 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5) Description: Immunization record Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 1/23/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1's immunization record was incomplete and missing- 1 rotavirus/1polio/1 Hep A/ and 1 Pneumococcal vaccine Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The academy director has placed updated shot records in the child's state file and parent has provided a letter stating the reasoning of the child's missing shot |
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| 2025-01-06 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(6) Description: Written consent Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 1/23/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 9 had prescribed medication at the facility, but did not have parental written consent for administration Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The academy director has completed medication form and parent has signed the form and is now placed in the child's emergency contact |
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| 2025-01-06 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 1/23/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 9 did not have documentation of 2 years of experience working with children in file Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The academy director has received staff 2 years of experience verification document and has placed in the staff state file |
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| 2025-01-06 | Renewal | 3270.66(c) - Toxic use- no contamination | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(c) Description: Toxic use- no contamination Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 1/23/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Sticky boxes for insects/rodents on the window of the preschool room located in the back right hand side of the facility that were accessible to children Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be used in a way that does not contaminate play surfaces, food, food preparation areas and does not constitute a hazard to the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The academy director have removed all sticky rodent boxes from the windowsills |
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| 2024-03-19 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.26 - Compliance/Nondiscrimination | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.26 Description: Compliance/Nondiscrimination Noncompliance Area: Renewal inspection was completed on 2/21/24, Cert Rep requested BEO on2/27/24 upon notification that it was not received by the Department. Cert Rep sent a blank application, and an email was sent out by Clerk as well. Cert Rep has not received BEO application from facility. Correction Required: A legal entity must comply with The Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (43 P. S. §§951-962.2), the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (42 U.S.C.A. §§6101-6107), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C.A. §§2000d-2000d-4a). Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C.A. §§2000e-2000e-5), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C.A. §794), the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C.A. §§12101-12514). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The BEO was submitted into pelican today 3/19/24. See attached document. |
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| 2024-01-18 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2023-05-18 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: On May 18, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 did not include an updated written evaluation. (Corrected on site). Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At the time of inspection provider completed the evaluation, reviewed it with the staff person and both signed off on the evaluation. |
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| 2023-05-18 | Renewal | 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(g) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: On May 18, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The toilet in the first stall located in bathroom #1 did not flush. (Corrected on site). Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At the time of inspection provider contacted the maintenance person top come in a fix the toilet. |
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| 2022-02-15 | 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: ON FEBRUARY 15, 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. IN ROOM #6 THE TOY BINS (FILLED WITH TOYS) WERE CRACKED WITH SHARP CORNERS AND BROKEN. (CORRECTED ON SITE). 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.) At the time of inspection provider replaced all broken toy bins. |
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