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Brightside Academy

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ 4.0 (1 review)
111 W Erie Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19140
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Quick Facts

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

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 634-1970
111 W Erie Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19140
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00245010
License Issued
Sep 20, 2025
Active Through
Sep 20, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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Jenny5678
2012-07-02 23:47:11
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I don't really know much about this Brightside Academy, but I do know that when I volunteered at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, close to this Brightside Academy,  one of my mentors took or takes her child here and I've heard from her that it is great with her kid. One time there was an emergency concerning her child and they notified here quick. That's all I really know about it. Also is closed to the middle school that I used to go: Roberto Clemente Middle School which I believe now its a charter school. Everytime I would get out of school I would pass by the Brightside Academy. It seems nice.

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Our mission is to create learning and care environments that support positive life and education experiences for the children and families in all communities in which we operate.

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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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-09-09 Self-Reported Non Compliance 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 aggressively wiped a child's face.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 obtained training for active supervision /tone and communication in active supervision for two hours each training. Staff will be receiving coaching from our Education Instructional team for the month while Intervention team works with staff to implement strategies on positive redirection to ensure staff not utilizing aggressive behavior toward children.
2025-07-15 Renewal 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, certification supervisor observed the rest equipment in classroom 102 did not have 2 feet of space on 3 sides while in use during nap time.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will relocate the rest equipment so that is 2 feet of space on 3 sides while in use.
2025-07-15 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, certification supervisor reviewed the emergency contact forms in the classroom. Certification supervisor observed that classroom 102 did not have updated emergency contact forms in the classroom.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will place updated emergency contact forms in each classroom.
2025-07-15 Renewal 3270.133(5) - Original label Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(5)

Description: Original label

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, certification supervisor observed medication contained inside the excursion first aid kit that did not contain the professional's instructions or the original label.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator removed the medication from the classroom until the proper labeling and professional instructions have been received from the parent.
2025-07-15 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, certification supervisor observed several classrooms which were under construction. Classroom #115 was missing several outlet covers.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will replace missing outlet covers.
2025-07-15 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, certification supervisor observed toxic cleaning materials accessible to 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator placed all toxic materials in an area which is locked or otherwise inaccessible to children in care.
2025-07-15 Renewal 3270.75(d) - On excursions Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(d)

Description: On excursions

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, certification supervisor observed that the first aid kit used for excursions in classroom #102 did not contain a bottle of water.

Correction Required: One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at §3270.75(c).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator placed a water bottle in the excursion first aid kit.
2025-07-15 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, certification supervisor observed several classrooms which were under construction. These classrooms contained stained ceiling tiles and other surfaces which needed to be cleaned and free from visible hazards. Classrooms #117, 115, 114

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.)
Maintenance will continue construction in these classrooms and others to ensure that all floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces are clean and free from visible hazards.
2025-07-15 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, certification supervisor observed chipped or peeling paint in classrooms 117, 115, 103 and 104

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.)
Operator will have maintenance go throughout the facility and repair any areas where there is chipped paint.
2024-07-10 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Emergency contact for child 1 was missing full address of release person and child 2 was missing telephone number of individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director followed up with parents to obtain the missing information on the emergency contact child 1 missing full address for release person has been corrected by the parent and child 2 missing telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be release has been corrected by the parent.
2024-07-10 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in rooms 103/104, 105/106 and plaster in hallway

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.)
Academy Director has connected with the facility team to get the areas that were observed with chipped paint in rooms 103/104, 105/106 and plaster in the hallways. Areas were painted.
2023-06-26 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 7/6/23, A wooden fence in the outdoor play area was not stable/secure and could easily be moved back and forth. The wooden fence also had some protruding nails, and the surface was splintery.

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 wooden fence will be repaired or replaced. The fence will be secure and stable, and the surface will not have nails or splinters.
2022-05-31 Renewal 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION THE HEALTH ASSESSMENTS FOR CHILD #1 AND #2 WERE MORE THAN SIX MONTHS OLD.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE PARENTS OF CHILD #1 AND #2 WILL BE NOTIFIED THAT A NEW HEALTH ASSESSMENT IS REQUIRED TO BE TURNED IN AND ON FILE AT THE FACILITY.
2022-05-31 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #1 (WHO IS PAST THE PROVISIONAL HIRE PERIOD) DID NOT CONTAIN COMPLETE CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION AS REQUIRED BY THE CPSL. THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT CONTAIN A FBI CLEARANCE OR A RECEIPT FOR THE CLEARANCE.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF PERSON #1 WAS INFORMED THAT HE/SHE MAY NOT WORK AT THE FACILITY UNTIL THE COMPLETED FBI CLEARANCE IS RECEIVED AND ON FILE AT THE FACILITY.
2022-05-31 Renewal 3270.66(a)/3270.76 - Locked or inaccessible/Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)/3270.76

Description: Locked or inaccessible/Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE OUTDOOR PLAY AREA HAD POUR IN PLACE SURFACING THAT WAS DIRTY AND COVERED WITH MOSS, AND WAS IN NEED OF BEING CLEANED. IN THE CORNER OF THE PLAY YARD, UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND PIECES OF PLAY EQUIPMENT WERE STACKED ON TOP OF EACH OTHER POSING A HAZARD IF THE ITEMS WERE TO FALL. ALSO, ROCK SALT AND DRYWALL PRIMER WERE STORED IN THIS AREA AND ACCESSIBLE TO 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. 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.)
A MAINTENANCE CREW WAS ON SITE BEGINNING TO CLEAN UP THE PLAY YARD AND REMOVE THE TOXICS AND OTHER STACKED ITEMS. THE SURFACING WILL BE POWER WASHED. CHILDREN WILL USE THE INDOOR PLAY AREA UNTIL THE OUTDOOR AREA IS SAFE AND CLEAN.

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