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BRIGHTSIDE ACADEMY EARLY CARE EDUCATION 7

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
341 E ALLEGHENY AVE ACCA # 7, Philadelphia, PA 19134
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Capacity
192 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
3

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📞 (215) 291-5525
341 E ALLEGHENY AVE, ACCA # 7
Philadelphia, PA 19134
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00251501
License Issued
Mar 26, 2026
Active Through
Mar 26, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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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 - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-06-23 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2026-01-14 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: On January 14, 2026, during the renewal inspection, there was a blue sofa with missing fabric and discolorations throughout being used by the children receiving care in the Pre-k childcare space.

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.)
Remove the sofa from the classroom.
2026-01-14 Renewal 3270.61 - Measurement and use of indoor child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.61

Description: Measurement and use of indoor child care space

Noncompliance Area: On January 14, 2026, during the renewal inspection, the first-floor childcare space was not set up and ready to receive children.

Correction Required: Measurement and use of indoor child care space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Remove first floor from the license.
2026-01-14 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: On January 14, 2026, during the renewal inspection, there was chipping paint on the blue ceiling of the pre-k classroom.

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.)
Repaint the ceiling with matching paint.
2025-08-07 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: On August 7, 2025, during the unannounced inspection, the emergency contact forms reviewed in the Preschool classroom for the children present and receiving care in the space were missing for 7 out of 9 children.

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.)
Make copies of the emergency contact forms from the children's files and place them in the classroom emergency contact binders.
2025-08-07 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.61(a) - Indoor space- small muscle Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.61(a)

Description: Indoor space- small muscle

Noncompliance Area: On August 7, 2025, during the unannounced inspection, the preschool classrooms 1 and 2 on the top floor contained storage materials and were not being used as a 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.)
Will set up classrooms as childcare space.
2025-08-07 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: On August 7, 2025, during the unannounced inspection, there were outlets uncovered on the side wall near the large sink near the toddler 1 room, and there were outlets uncovered in the hallway on the green wall near the toddler 1 room.

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.)
Cover all outlets throughout center.
2025-08-07 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: On August 7, 2025, during the unannounced inspection, there were no handwashing signs over the sink in the toddler 1 classroom, and over the large sink in the pre-k classroom.

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.)
Will post handwashing signs over sinks.
2025-01-29 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/29/2025, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that did not include the required health insurance information.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain health insurance information for Child # 1.
2025-01-29 Renewal 3270.192(2)(i) - Age Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(i)

Description: Age

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/29/2025, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1,2,3 and 4 files did not contain verification of age.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of age.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will provide copies of valid state ID.
2025-01-29 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/29/2025, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff member's # 2 and 4 files did not contain verification of education and childcare experience prior to working in the facility.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will show proof of education and training and verification of experience.
2025-01-29 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/29/2025, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1,2,3 and 4 files did not contain the required references attesting to suitability to work in a childcare setting.

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.)
Provider will present reference letters for staff persons1 ,2, 3, and 4.
2025-01-29 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/29/2025, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 4 file did not contain Health and Safety (CCDBG) training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have staff person # 1 take the correction training.
2024-03-12 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and the policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Child Maltreatment did not address recognition for potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child and the identification and prevention of child maltreatment per Announcement C-22-03 that was issued on January 24,2022.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will update their shaken baby/abusive head trauma and child maltreatment policy to ensure that it includes the recognition for potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child and the identification and prevention of child maltreatment.
2023-11-30 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.132(a) - Contact parent/keep record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.132(a)

Description: Contact parent/keep record

Noncompliance Area: On November 30, 2023, certification representative conducted a complaint investigation. After reviewing documents, it was determined that staff persons #1, #2 or #3 did not contact the parent when there was an emergency incident with the child.

Correction Required: If emergency medical care is needed for a child, the parent shall be contacted as soon as practical in the best interest of the child. If the parent cannot be reached, the operator shall record in writing the reason emergency care was required and the attempts made to inform the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will complete a staff meeting and review all emergency procedures when a child is hurt at the facility.
2023-11-30 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(7)

Description: Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

Noncompliance Area: On November 30, 2023, certification representative conducted a complaint investigation. Staff persons #1, #2 or #3 did not complete an incident report when a child was hurt at the facility.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will complete a staff meeting and review all emergency procedures when a child is hurt at the facility, including how to complete an incident report.
2023-03-30 Renewal 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)

Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 9 children's file and there were no updated health records for child #2.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain a health report for child #2.
2023-03-30 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, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the file for staff #1 is missing the child abuse clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may 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. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have staff #1 removed from the facility as of 3/31 until they have obtained their child abuse clearance.
2023-03-30 Renewal 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a)

Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and there was chipped paint throughout in the following areas: gym closet door and on orange wall near boarded door,, ceiling vent in rm 8, purple and green wall under window in rm 12, purple walls in toddler 1 rm, staples protruding from wall near exit to outdoor play area. toilets and sinks are inoperable or broken and loose throughout.

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.)
Provider repair/repaint the walls and ceiling areas throughout the facility as detailed above and provider will repair or replace loose or broken toilets, toilet seats and sink countertops.
2022-02-18 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, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THERE WERE NO PROTECTIVE RECEPTABLE COVERS IN THE OUTLETS IN ROOM 34.

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.)
PROVIDER WILL PLACE PROTECTIVE COVERS IN THE ELECTRICAL SOCKETS IN ROOM 34.
2022-02-18 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THE CABINET IN ROOM 12 WAS UNLOCKED AND CONTAINED CLEANING SUPPLIES.

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.)
PROVIDER WILL LOCK THE CABINET IN ROOM 12.
2022-02-18 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH AND THE WATER TEMPERATURE IN CHILDRENS BATHROOM WAS AT 118° F.

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.)
PROVIDER WILL TURN DOWN THE WATER HEATER SO THAT THE WATER WILL COOL DOWN TO A TEMPERATURE BELOW 110° F.

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