Brightside Academy Early Care Education
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- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-04-20 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(c) - No ridicule or threaten harm | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(c) Description: No ridicule or threaten harm Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 4/20/26, staff #1 was observed on video singling out and mishandling child #1 while child was sitting at a table. Correction Required: A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 is no longer employed with the organization |
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| 2025-12-18 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(c) - No ridicule or threaten harm | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(c) Description: No ridicule or threaten harm Noncompliance Area: During the investigation from 12/18/25-1/7/2026 it was determined that staff #1 inappropriately handled child #1as self-reported by program. Correction Required: A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 was immediately removed from the academy and is no longer employed with the company |
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| 2025-12-18 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.19(c) - Submit report - 48 hours | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.19(c) Description: Submit report - 48 hours Noncompliance Area: During the investigation on 12/18/25, it was determined that no report was made to CPS regarding the suspected child abuse. Correction Required: Within 48 hours, a written report regarding the suspected child abuse shall be submitted by the operator or designated staff person to the CPS unit which has responsibility for investigating the report. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Leadership and staff will report all accusations immediately to CPS. |
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| 2025-12-18 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 12/18/25, it was observed that in the young toddler classroom there were 6 children with one staff and a one-year-old in the group. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff: child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Each classroom will remain in ratio by age group at all times |
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| 2025-11-25 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 11/25/25, it was observed that the floors, carpets, and sink stairs in the toddler rooms were not clean. It was observed that the bathroom walls were not clean and in good repair; toilet brushes in the bathroom were not clean. 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.) All surfaces will be kept clean and in good repair at all times |
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| 2025-09-11 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: During the complaint inspection on 9/26/25, it was observed on video footage that staff 1 and staff 2 were preoccupied and did not observe the interaction between child #1(standing) and child #2 sitting at a table when incident occurred. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All teachers will take an infant & toddler quality supervision training. Director will verbally coach teachers in active supervision while teaching and teachers will stay with children at the table or in areas of play to monitor interactions. |
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| 2025-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/4/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include verification of education for an AGS. Correction Required: 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.) Staff person #1 will collect High school diploma from School District of Philadelphia |
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| 2025-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/4/25, it was observed that the records of (temporary) staff person #2 did not contain the correct State Police Criminal Clearance for an AGS as required by the CPSL. Volunteer clearance submitted. The records of facility person #3 did not contain the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) clearance as required by the CPSL. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 2 & #3 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Have employees obtain the needed documentation for employment before starting at the academy |
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| 2024-09-11 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/11/24, it was observed that the records of child #1 did not include an updated health assessment. Document dated 2/23/24. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Family was contacted for a copy of updated health assessment for child's file. |
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| 2024-09-11 | Renewal | 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 the renewal inspection on 9/11/24, it was observed that the records of Staff person #2 did not include the 1-hour health and Safety update as required by the CCDBG. 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.) Staff was immediately asked to complete all required trainings |
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| 2024-09-11 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/11/24, it was observed that the records of staff person 1did not include a health assessment. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All forms have been completed and placed in staff's file |
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| 2024-09-11 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/11/24, it was observed that the records of staff person#1 did not include verification of experience for an AGS. Correction Required: 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.) Leadership obtained employment verification documents. |
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| 2024-09-11 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/11/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #2, staff person #3, and staff person #4 did not include emergency plan training. 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.) All staff was given emergency and shelter in place and lock down drill training to ensure a clear understanding of what to do in an emergency. |
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| 2024-09-11 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/11/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include the application for the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) clearance as required by the CPSL. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Ensure all staff files are present prior to staff being present in the academy |
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| 2024-09-11 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/11/24, it was observed that outlet covers were missing in Room 1 and the gym. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Outlet covers were installed immediately |
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