Brightside Academy Early Care And Education - Philadelphia PA Child Care Center

3230 N 3RD ST , PHILADELPHIA PA 19140
(215) 634-3018

About the Provider

Description: With 20 years of experience, Brightside Academy is a leading provider of child care and early education. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, we employ over 1,200 people and serve over 7,000 children per day in our academies located in multiple cities across Pennsylvania, Ohio and New York.

We believe that child care involves more than babysitting. Studies prove that 85% of brain development occurs before the age of five. Brightside Academy’s quality early childhood education program provides the appropriate experiences a child needs to connect brain synapses, which are at the root of learning and skill development.

Children are born with the tools needed to learn and they are eager to learn. Brightside Academy helps lead children to their potential with state-of-the-art facilities that enhance their experiences and prepare them for a lifetime of learning.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00184962
  • Capacity: 302
  • State Rating: 4
  • 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
2020-11-04 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, A GREEN FLOOR TILE BY THE SINK IN THE BATHROOM WAS BROKEN, AND MORE THAN HALF OF THE TILE WAS MISSING.

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 MAINTENANCE PERSON WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE MISSING/BROKEN TILE. THE TILE WILL BE REPLACED SO THE BATHROOM FLOOR IS IN GOOD REPAIR. GOING FORWARD, ALL INDOOR AND OUTDOOR FACILITY SURFACES WILL BE KEPT CLEAN AND IN GOOD REPAIR. IF ANY SURFACES REQUIRE CLEANING OR REPAIRS, THE MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT WILL BE CONTATED IMMEDIATELY.
2020-07-06 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION ON 7/6/20, FACILITY SELF REPORTED THAT ON 7/1/20, STAFF PERSON #1 WAS OBSERVED WITH HER EYES CLOSED, FOR UP TO 5 MINUTES, WHILE SUPERVISING FIVE YOUNG AND OLDER TODDLERS DURING NAP TIME IN ROOM #2.

Correction Required: THE LEGAL ENTITY MUST ARRANGE FOR ALL FACILITY STAFF TO RECEIVE A MINIMUM OF TWO HOURS OF TRAINING THROUGH THE REGIONAL KEY, REGARDING SUPERVISION OF CHILDREN DURING ACTIVE AND INACTIVE TIMES THROUGHOUT THE DAY. THE SOUTHEAST REGIONAL OFFICE WILL MAKE THE TRAINING REFERRAL TO THE APPROPRIATE ELRC. TRAINING CONTENT WILL BE APPROVED BY THE SOUTHEAST REGIONAL OFFICE. DOCUMENTATION WILL BE SUBMITTED TO THE SOUTHEAST REGIONAL OFFICE BY THE TRAINER., AND WILL SHOW ALL STAFF PARTICIPATED IN THE REQUIRED TRAINING.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
AS AN ADDITIONAL STEP TO TAKE CORRECTIVE ACTION, ALL BRIGHTSIDE ACADEMY STAFF (3RD AND WESTMORELAND) WILL PARTICIPATE IN SUPERVISION TRAINING FROM THE REGIONAL KEY. ONCE ALL STAFF HAVE BEEN TRAINED THE NECESSARY CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION WILL BE SENT TO REFLECT FULL COMPLIANCE. OUR TRAINING WILL TKAE PLACE BEFORE THE SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 DEADLINE.
2019-12-03 Renewal 3270.106(j) - Prohibit items in crib Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, A STUFFED BABY DOLL WAS OBSERVED IN THE CRIB, WHILE INFANT CHILD #4 WAS SLEEPING IN THE CRIB.

Correction Required: Toys, bumper pads, or pillows may not be present in a crib while an infant is sleeping in the crib.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE STUFFED DOLL WAS IMMEDIATELY TAKEN OUT OF THE CRIB. GOING FORWARD, STAFF WILL CHECK CRIBS PRIOR TO PLACING INFANTS IN THE CRIB TO ENSURE THERE ARE NO TOYS, BUMPER PADS, OR PILLOWS PRESENT IN THE CRIB.
2019-12-03 Renewal 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE AGREEMENT ON FILE FOR CHILD #3, WAS THE ORIGINAL AGREEMENT, NOT A COPY.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A COPY OF THE AGREEMENT WAS MADE AND SENT HOME IN THE CHILD'S CUBBY. GOING FORWARD, DIRECTOR WILL ENSURE THAT PARENTS RECEIVE THE ORIGINAL AGREEMENT AND A COPY IS KEPT ON FILE AT THE FACILITY
2019-12-03 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(d)(7) - Immunization record/Free from contagious/communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE HEALTH REPORT FOR CHILD #1 AND #2 DID NOT INCLUDE DOCUMENTATION OF THE FLU VACCINE, OR AN EXEMPTION NOTE. LAST FLU SHOT ON RECORD FOR CHILD #1 IS FROM 2016, AND LAST FLU SHOT ON RECORD FOR CHILD #2 IS FROM 2014 . THE HEALTH REPORT FOR CHILD #1, #2, #3, AND #4 DID NOT INLCUDE A COMPLETED STATEMENT FROM THE DOCTOR INDICATING THAT THE CHILD IS FREE FROM COMMUNICABLE DISEASES AND ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN CHILD CARE.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE PARENTS WILL BE CONTACTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF A FLU VACCINE, OR AN EXEMTION NOTE FOR CHILD #1 AND #2. PARENTS OF CHILD #1, #2, #3, AND #4 WILL ALSO BE CONTACTED TO RETURN THE HEALTH REPORT TO THE PHYSICIAN SO THE PHYSICIAN CAN COMPLETE THE FORM IN IT'S ENTIRETY AND ANSWER ALL REQUIRED QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO THE CHILD'S HEALTH. GOING FORWARD, CHILDREN'S HEALTH REPORTS WILL BE CHECKED UPON SUBMISSION TO ENSURE THEY ARE COMPLETE AS REQUIRED BY THE REGULATIONS UNDER CHAPTER 3270.
2019-12-03 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT ON FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #3 APPEARED TO BE ALTERED AS IT CONTAINED PHOTO COPIED INFORMATION AS WELL AS INFORMATION WRITTEN IN INK. CERTAIN ITEMS APPEARED TO BE WHITED OUT AND NEW INFORMATION WRITTEN IN.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF PERSON #3 WILL BE NOTIFIED TO PROVIDE A NEW HEALTH ASSESSMENT. CERTIFICATION REP WILL VERIFY WITH THE PHYSICIAN'S OFFICE THAT A HEALTH ASSESSMENT HAS BEEN CONDUCTED. GOING FORWARD, HEALTH ASSESSMENTS THAT ARE SUBMITTED BY STAFF WILL BE REVIEWED BY THE DIRECTOR TO ENSURE THEY APPEAR AUTHENTIC AND HAVE NOT BEEN ALTERED. IF THERE IS ANY DOUBT OF THE AUTHENCITY, THE PHYSICIAN'S OFFICE WILL BE CONTACTED TO VERIFY A HEALTH ASSESSMENT WAS CONDUCTED.
2019-12-03 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, DOCUMENTATION WAS NOT ON FILE THAT STAFF PERSON #1 WAS TRAINED IN THE FACILITY'S EMERGENCY PLAN ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. LAST DATE OF TRAINING ON FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #1 WAS 10/15/18.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
DRUING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON #1 WAS RETRAINED ON THE FACILITY'S EMERGENCY PLAN AND THIS WAS DOCUMENTED AND PLACED IN THE STAFF FILE. GOING FORWARD, THE DIRECTOR WILL REVIEW STAFF FILES TO ENSURE ALL STAFF ARE TRAINED IN THE FACILITY'S EMERGENCY PLAN AT THE TIME OF HIRE, AND YEARLY THEREAFTER.
2019-12-03 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, A NON-TRADITIONAL OUTLET LOCATED IN ROOM 2, CONTAINED CHARGING PORTS. THE PORTS WERE NOT COVERED AND WERE ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN AGES 5 AND YOUNGER.

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.)
THE OUTLETS CONTAINING THE PORTS WERE UNSCREWED FROM THE WALL SO THE PORTS ARE NO LONGER A PART OF THE OUTLET AND ARE NO LONGER ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN. GOING FORWARD, ANY OUTLETS THAT CONTAIN PORTS WILL BE COVERED AT ALL TIMES IF THEY ARE ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN AGES 5 AND YOUNGER.
2019-12-03 Renewal 3270.66(d) - Toxic plants not permitted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, A POTHOS PLANT WAS OBSERVED ON THE WINDOW SILL IN ROOM #10.

Correction Required: Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE PLANT WAS REMOVED FROM CHILD CARE SPACE. GOING FORWARD, ALL PLANTS THAT ARE CONSIDERED TOXIC WILL NOT BE PRESENT IN ANY CHILD CARE SPACES. IF IT IS UNKNOW IF A PLANT IS TOXIC, RESEARCH WILL BE DONE TO ENSURE IT IS NON-TOXIC PRIOR TO PUTTING IT IN CHILD CARE SPACE.
2019-12-03 Renewal 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, CHIPPED YELLOW AND GREEN PAINT/PLASTER WAS OBSERVED ON THE WALL AND WINDOWSILL IN ROOM 10. CHIPPED GREEN PAINT WAS OBSERVED ON THE WALL IN ROOM 19. IN THE BATHROOM, THE WOOD THAT SEPERATES THE BATHROOM STALLS CAME LOOSE FROM THE WALL AND WAS UNSTABLE AND WOBBLY. THE BLUE WOODEN SURFACE UNDERNEATH THE BATHROOM SINKS HAD SPLINTERING WOOD THAT WAS CRACKED AND HAD CHIPPING PAINT.

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.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 MAINTENCE PERSON WAS CALLED TO MAKE THE REPAIRS . THE WOOD USED TO SEPERATE THE BATHROOM STALLS WAS SCRED BACK INTO THE WALL. THE WOODLEN SURFACE UNDER THE SINK WAS PATCHED SO THERE IS NO LONGER SPLINTERING/CRACKED WOOD OR CHIPPED PAINT. THE WINDOW SILL IN ROOM 10 WAS ALSO PATCHED AND REPAIRED AND SO WAS THE GREEN CHIPPED PAINT/PLASTER. THE CHIPPED GREEN PAINT IN ROOM 19 WILL BE REPAINTED NEXT TO COMPLETE THE REPAIRS. GOING FORWARD, ALL FACILITY SURFACES WILL BE CHECKED TO ENSURE THEY ARE CLEAN, IN GOOD REPAIR AND THERE ARE NO HAZZARDS. ANY CHIPPED PAINT OR PLASTER WILL BE REPAINTED SO THERE ARE NO AREAS OF CHIPPING PAINT.
2019-12-03 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, A HANDWASHING SIGN WAS NOT POSTED BY THE BATHROOM SINK IN ROOM 19.

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE FACILITY'S HANDWASHING SIGN WAS COPIED AND POSTED ABOVE THE SINK IN ROOM 19. GOING FORWARD, HANDWASHING SIGNS WILL REMAIN POSTED AT ALL SINKS, TOILETS, TRAINING CHAIRS, AND DIAPERING AREAS AT THE FACILITY.
2019-04-18 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.135(e) - 2 hour diaper check Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, FACILITY COULD NOT DEMONSTRATE THAT DIAPERS WERE BEING CHECKED EVERY 2 HOURS AS REQUIRED.

Correction Required: A staff person shall check a child's diaper at least every 2 hours and whenever the child indicates discomfort or exhibits behavior that suggests a soiled diaper. A staff person shall change a child's diaper when the diaper is soiled.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
DURING OUR IN HOUSE TRAINING, THE REGULATION REGARDING DIAPER CHANGING WILL BE REVIEWED WITH ALL STAFF, AS WELL AS BRIGHTSIDE'S POLICY FOR CHECKING, CHANGING AND RECORDING THESE DETAILS ON THE DAILY SHEETS THAT GO HOME AT THE END OF THE DAY. GOING FORWARD, THESE SHEETS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN CLASSROOMS AND ALL STAFF RESPONSIBLE FOR DIAPER CHANGING WILL RECORD DIAPER CHECKS AND CHANGES ON THE DAILY SHEETS AS THEY OCCUR. THIS WAY STAFF WILL KNOW THE EXACT TIME A CHILD'S DIAPER WAS LAST CHECKED OR CHANGED AND CAN MAINTAIN COMPLIANCE.
2019-03-25 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(d) - No harsh language Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, IT WAS VERIFIED THAT STAFF PERSON #2 USED HARSH LANGUAGE WITH A PARENT, IN THE PRESENCE OF A CHILD.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE ACADEMY LEADERSHIP WILL HAVE OUR DIRECTOR OF QUALITY IMPROVEMENT DO A TRAINING ON APPROPRIATE LANGUAGE AND PROFESSIONALISM WHEN SPEAKING WITH PARENTS. STAFF WILL ALSO BE TRAINED ON HOW TO DE-ESCALATE TOUGH SITUATIONS WHEN IT COMES TO THE FAMILIES THAT WE SERVE. THE ACADEMY LEADERSHIP WILL DO CLASSROOM OBSERVATIONS THROUGHOUT THE DAY TO INSURE STAFF IS USING APPROPRIATE LANGUAGE AND TO MAKE SURE THEY ASK FOR THE ACADEMY LEADERSHIP WHEN TOUGH SITUATIONS ARISE.
2019-03-25 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.23 - Parent Access & Participation Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, IT WAS VERIFIED THAT CLOSING PROCEDURES/PROTOCOLS WERE NOT FOLLOWED AND STAFF PERSON #1 AND INFANT #1 WERE LEFT IN THE CHILD CARE FACILITY, AND LOCKED INSIDE AT THE END OF THE DAY. THE PARENT DID NOT HAVE FREE ACCESS TO THE FACILITY WHILE HER CHILD WAS IN CARE, UNTIL STAFF PERSON #2 RETURNED TO UNLOCK THE FACILITY.

Correction Required: A parent of a child in care shall be permitted free access, without prior notice, throughout the center whenever children are in care, unless a court of competent jurisdiction has limited the parental right of access to the child and a copy of the order is on file at the facility. Opportunity shall be provided for parents to participate in the facility's program. The operator shall maintain a yearly file which documents general announcements to promote parent participation. The file shall be updated annually.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
ACADEMY LEADERSHIP ALONG WITH THE FIELD DIRECTOR WILL TRAIN ALL STAFF ON THE PROPER CLOSING PROCEDURES ACCORDING TO BRIGHTSIDE ACADEMY. THE DIRECTOR HAS ASSIGNED TWO EMPLOYEES AS THE CLOSERS AND WILL TRAIN THEM ON USING BRIGHTSIDE ACADEMY CLOSING CHECKLIST. THE DIRECTOR WILL REVIEW THE CLOSING CHECKLIST AND THE CLOSING CHECKLIST WILL BE PLACED IN A BINDER THAT WILL BE KEPT IN THE FRONT OFFICE. IF A CLOSER IS SCHEDULED OFF, ACADEMY LEADERSHIP WILL BE RESPONSIBLE TO CLOSE THE CENTER OR TRAIN SOMEONE ELSE TO CLOSE. GOING FORWARD, THIS WILL ENSURE THAT PARENTS HAVE ACCESS TO THE BUILDING AT ALL TIMES WHEN CHILDREN ARE IN CARE.
2019-03-25 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, IT WAS VERIFIED THAT ALL MEANS OF EGRESS TO ENTER AND EXIT THE CHILD CARE FACILITY WERE LOCKED.

Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
BRIGHTSIDE ACADEMY HAS INSTALLED AN EMERGENCY LOCKBOX WITH KEY AT THE BACK EXIT WITHIN THE ACADEMY. THE KEY IS TO ALLOW AN EMPLOYEE TO OPERATE THE GARAGE GATE TO OPEN, SO THAT ALL EMPLOYEES CAN EXIT THE PARKING AREA TO THE SIDE STREET IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY. AT LEAST 4 TIMES A YEAR THE FIRE DRILL EXERCISE WILL INCLUDE BACK EXIT PRACTICE.

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