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Brightside Academy

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
701 Market St Ste 2 ACCA # 2, Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Quick Facts

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

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 625-3566
701 Market St Ste 2, ACCA # 2
Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00251684
License Issued
Feb 9, 2026
Active Through
Feb 9, 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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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 - 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-12-17 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12.17.25, plastic bags were located in an unlocked cabinet accessible to the infants and young toddlers receiving childcare in Infant Room #1.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Plastic bag was removed from cabinet and put in a cabinet with a lock.
2025-12-17 Renewal 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12.17.25, all three sides of a crib being used in Infant Room#1 was not spaced at least 2 feet apart.

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.)
Floor marked to ensure the distance of a crib is accurate.
2025-12-17 Renewal 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(b)

Description: Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12.17.25, a written plan of daily activities was not posted in Room#5/6, Room #6, Room#7, Room#8 and Room#10.

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Appropriate age group schedules were posted in the classroom.
2025-12-17 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12.17.25, there was no emergency contact information for children receiving childcare in Infant Room #1, and for child #1 receiving childcare in Room #3.

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.)
All emergency contact sheets were put in emergency bags in each classroom
2025-12-17 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12.17.25, a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in Rooms #5/6, #6, #7, #8 and #10.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emerfency plans were updated and placed in each classroom.
2025-12-17 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(a) - Updated every 6 months/Each child Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(a)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Each child

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12.17.25, emergency contact information for 6 out of 16 emergency contact forms located in Room#3 were dated past a 6-month period. Emergency Contact Information for 11 out of 16 children receiving childcare in Room #3 was incomplete.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents were required to update and resubmit or finish filling out all parts of emergency contact forms.
2025-12-17 Renewal 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(4)

Description: Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12.17.25, the bottles in Infant Room #1 were not labeled with children's names.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All bottles are labeled by families and/or teachers.
2025-12-17 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: During the renewal inspection on 12.17.25, the disclosure statement reviewed for Staff Person #1 did not include staff #1 signature and date of document completion.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: 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. .

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff information has been updated.
2025-12-17 Renewal 3270.61(a) - Indoor space- small muscle Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.61(a)

Description: Indoor space- small muscle

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12.17.25, Rooms #5/6 #6, #7, and #10 were being used as storage space areas. Rooms#11/12 and #13/14 were not set up for childcare space.

Correction Required: A facility shall provide indoor child care space for individual and group small muscle activity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All classrooms set up and items removed to be stored are in designated areas. Rooms 11/12 and 13/14 are no longer being used and removed from CLS capacity
2025-12-17 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 the renewal inspection on 12.17.25, there were no protective receptable covers in electrical outlets located in Room # 5/6, Room #6, Room #7, Room #8 and Room #10.

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.)
All outlets checked and installed protective outlet covers.
2025-12-17 Renewal 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(a)

Description: In child care spaces

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12.17.25, there were no first aid kits located in Room #5/6, Room #6, Room #8, and Room #10.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
First aid kits were put in all classrooms.
2025-12-17 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12.17.25, the first aid kit located in Infant Room #1 did not contain tweezers.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Tweezers were provided and now placed in the first aid kit
2025-12-17 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 on 12.17.25, chipped paint was located on the green walls in Room #1, Room #2, Room #3, Room #6, Room #7, Room #8, and Room #10.

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.)
Maintenance request was put in to resolve chipped paint issue.
2025-01-14 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2024-01-04 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 01.04.24, the record reviewed for Staff Person #1 did not include two written nonfamily references attesting to Staff Person #1's 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have Staff person #1 submit two written nonfamily references by 01.12.24.

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