Brightside Academy Early Education - Philadelphia PA Child Care Center

2700 N 17TH ST , PHILADELPHIA PA 19132
(215) 227-7060

About the Provider

Description: 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.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00174484
  • Capacity: 142
  • State Rating: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Schools Served: Philadelphia City
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22
  • District Office Phone: (215) 382-4762 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2019-10-04 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 9/23/19, STAFF PERSON # 1 WAS OBSERVED BY STAFF PERSON # 2 AND #3 "MASHING" THE FACE OF CHILD # 1. THIS INCIDENT WAS ALSO REPORTED BY STAFF PERSON # 2 AND STAFF PERSON # 3 IN AN INCIDENT REPORT.

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.)
ALL STAFF MEMBERS WERE GIVEN BRIGHTSIDE ACADEMY CODE OF CONDUCT AND COMMITTMENT TO HEALTH, SAFETY., AND ACTIVE SUPERVISION TO REVIEW AND SIGN. THE DIRECTOR HAS REVIEWED THE CODE OF CONDUCT POLICY IN THE OCTOBER STAFF MEETING ON 10/24/9 AND WILL REVIEW THE POLICY AGAIN IN THE NOVEMBER MONTHLY STAFF MEETING HELD ON 11/27/19. THE STAFF WILL BE COACHED BY OUR QUALITY ASSURANCE COACHES AND INTERVENTION SPECIALIST IN PROVIDING POSITIVE INTERACTIONS WITH CHILDREN WHO PRESENT CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS. LASTLY, STAFF PERSON #1 IS NO LONGER EMPLOYED BY BRIGHTSIDE ACADEMY.
2019-07-11 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/11/19, THE DRAMATIC PLAY KITCHEN SET HAD PEELING PAINT AND WAS COVERED WITH DIRT AND OLD TAPE.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director has removed the dramatic play kitchen sets and has ordered new kitchen sets for the classroom. In preventing this from happening again, teachers have been given a cleaning schedule to properly sanitize the furniture and have been instructed to inform provider when the furniture is not in good repair. The provider will also assess the furniture monthly to determine if repair or replacement is needed.
2019-07-11 Renewal 3270.111(a) - Written plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/11/19, THERE WAS NO WRITTEN PLAN OF DAILY ACTIVITIES AND ROUTINES IN ROOM # 5.

Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director has posted the preschool daily schedule in closed classroom #6/8 and an infant/toddler daily schedule in room #5. Director will assess the classroom monthly to ensure that the schedule is posted for the children assigned in the classroom.
2019-07-11 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/11/19, THE CHILD SERVICE REPORT/OUNCES DATED 10/29/18, IN CHILD # 1 FILE WAS NOT UPDATED IN WITHIN THE REQUIRED 6 MONTHS.

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director has retrieved the most updated ounce assessment dated for 4/2/2019. The developmental profile has been placed in the child's file. Provider will assess children files monthly to ensure proper paperwork has been added to child's file.
2019-07-11 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(e) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency master file updated Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/11/19, ALL THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS IN ROOM # 12-13 WERE BEYOND THE REQUIRED 6 MONTH UPDATE.

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 If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director has had all parents update their emergency contact, upon inspection the director was in the process of updating the emergency contacts. Provider will audit all emergency contacts in the beginning of June every year. This will ensure that all emergency contacts will be updated in the 6 month period.
2019-07-11 Renewal 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) - Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/11/19, STAFF PERSON # 2 (HIRED 1/12/15) DID NOT HAVE A HEALTH ASSESSMENT WITH INITIAL TUBERCULIN SKIN TESTS IN HER STAFF FILE.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director has received staff person #2 most recent staff health assessment dated for 7/8/2019. Staff Person #2 was suspended until the health assessment was received. Provider will audit staff files monthly and give out written communication to all staff members informing them of expiration dates of all paperwork.
2019-07-11 Renewal 3270.25(a) - Post the certificate of compliance Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/11/19, THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTACTING THE APPROPRIATE REGIONAL DAY CARE OFFICE DID NOT CONTAIN THE ADDRESS OF THE REGIONAL OFFICE.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director has posted the address, phone number, and website of the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning. Director will keep this posted on the licensing board.
2019-07-11 Renewal 3270.37(c) - Aides supervised all times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/11/19, STAFF PERSON # 1 (HIRED 5/30/19) WAS OBSERVED TAKING CHILDREN TO THE RESTROOM ALONE.

Correction Required: An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director has placed Staff Person #1 with toddler assistant group supervisor M. Gonzalez. Director will review all staff files before teacher is placed into a classroom to ensure we are meeting staff regulations.
2019-07-11 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/11/19, THE WATER TEMPERATURE MEASURED 120 F IN THE INFANT ROOM.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The water heater temperature was lowered. Director has assigned the custodian staff person to check the temperature of the water daily and log water temps daily. When there is an issue the director will bring it to the facility manager to correct.
2019-07-11 Renewal 3270.72(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/11/19, THE 3RD WINDOW IN AT THE FAR RIGHT IN ROOM # 10 WAS ABLE TO OPEN MORE THAN 6 INCHES.

Correction Required: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The window has been modified so that it can not be opened more than 6 inches. The window will remain modified at all times.
2019-07-11 Renewal 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/11/19, THERE WAS NO FIRST-AID KITS IN ROOM # 5, OR ROOM # 6-8.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director has put first aid kits in closed classrooms #5 and #6/8. A staff person has been assigned to audit all first aide kits on a monthly basis.
2019-07-11 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/11/19, THE 3 WINDOW SEALS IN ROOM # 10 HAD PEELING PAINT AND PLASTER.

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.)
Director has let the facility manager know of the violation and he has sent a maintenance technician to correct it. Director and custodian person will report all hazards and they will be report on our ticket service to be corrected by the facility manager.
2018-09-27 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2018 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE THAT THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM AND THE FEE AGREEMENT OF CHILD #1 WAS REVIEWED AND UPDATED AT LEAST ONCE IN A 6 MONTH PERIOD

Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE DIRECTOR WILL ENSURE THAT ALL EMERGENCY CONTACTS ARE UPDATED AT LEAST EVERY 6 MONTHS BY CONTACTING FAMILIES WITH INCONSISTENT ATTENDANCE VIA TELEPHONE OR EMAIL TO REMIND THEM THAT UPDATS ARE DUE.
2018-09-27 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2018 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE AIR VENTS OUTSIDE OF THE KITCHEN AND OUTSIDE OF THE GIRLS BATHROOM WAS OBSERVED TO BE RUSTY. THE CEILING IN ROOM 5 WAS OBSERVED TO BE LEAKING

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 DIRECTOR, FACILITY MANAGER AND MAINTENANCE TECH WILL WORK TOGETHER TO ENSURE THAT VENT FIXTURES ARE REPLACED WHEN SHOWING SIGNS OF RUST AND THAT COMMUNICATION WITH THE BUILDING LANDLORD IS CONSISTENT TO ENSURE THAT ALL CEILING LEAKS ARE FIXED WITHIN A TIMELY FASHION. THE DIRECTOR WILL CONTINUE TO OBSERVE THE FACILITY AND PUT IN SERVICE TICKETS, AND THE MAINTENANCE TECH WILL REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN A TIMELY FASHION.
2018-09-27 Renewal 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2018 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS A TOILET IN THE GIRLS BATHROOM THAT WAS OBSERVED TO BE BROKEN, THE TOILET FIXTURES IN THE GIRLS AND BOYS BATHROOM WAS OBSERVED TO BE RUSTY

Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE DIRECTOR WILL CONTINUE TO OBSERVE THE FACILITY AND PUT IN SERVICE TICKETS, AND THE MAINTENANCE TECH WILL REPLACE ANY RUSTY AND BROKEN TOILET FIXTURES IN A TIMELY FASHION.

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