Brightside Academy Early Care Education 4
Brightside Academy Early Care Education 4 is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 207 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 14 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (9 of 14). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #486 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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On December 10, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the ceiling tiles were stained and discolored nearest the classroom door in the 7/8 classroom childcare space, and the ceiling on the right side of the classroom in room 4 childcare space.
On December 10, 2025, during the renewal inspection, there was chipping paint on the green wall, and a whole on the purple wall behind the classroom door in the room 4 childcare space.
On December 10, 2025, during the renewal inspection, there was a blue couch with missing fabric and discolorations throughout being used by the children receiving care in the room 5 childcare space.
At the time of the unannounced inspection, it was found that staff #1 tapped a child in the mouth with her hand.
During renewal inspection certification rep checked the first aid bag. The first aid bag in room 11/12 was missing scissors.
During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in the following rooms: 1,14B, 11/12, and 4. Plaster was observed in 14B
During renewal inspection certification rep checked the refrigerator in room 4. The thermostat needs to be replaced (moldy). The milk refrigerator in the kitchen needs to be cleaned.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and the emergency plan was not updated to include continuity of care or details pertaining to staff duties per announcement c-22-04,issued 4/19/22.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and there was chipped paint throughout in the following areas: rm 610-chipped paint on the rear orange wall, the door area and the baseboard near door is in disrepair. RM 14a-cracked wall plaster, paint chipped and unfinished surfaces-plaster and spackle near sink
During the renewal inspection, certification representative did a facility walkthrough and there were no evacuation routes posted in the child care spaces.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND IN THE INFANT ROOM CHILD #1, WAS ASLEEP IN AN INFANT CHAIR. (CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION BY REMOVING CHILD FROM THE CHAIR).
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THE CABINETS IN THE CHILDREN'S BATHROOMS WERE UNLOCKED,EXPOSING CHILDREN TO THE TOXIC MATERIALS USED FOR INSECTS THAT WAS IN THE CABINETS.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THERE WAS EVIDENCE OF AN INSECT INFESTATION IN THE BATHROOMS UNDER THE SINK.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THE WINDOW IN THE GYM WAS BOARDED UP.
“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $68.00 | $68.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $63.60 | $63.60 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $59.60 | $59.60 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $56.40 | $47.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $45.60 | $39.40 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $45.60 | $39.40 |
The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.
About this center
Common questions
Has Brightside Academy Early Care Education 4 had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 2 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Dec 9, 2024 (caregiver conduct): “At the time of the unannounced inspection, it was found that staff #1 tapped a child in the mouth with her hand.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Brightside Academy Early Care Education 4?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Brightside Academy Early Care Education 4 since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Brightside Academy Early Care Education 4’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Feb 18, 2026. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.
How does Brightside Academy Early Care Education 4 compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #486 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Brightside Academy Early Care Education 4 last inspected?
Oct 28, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Brightside Academy Early Care Education 4 cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $68.00 for infant, $63.60 for young toddler, $59.60 for older toddler, $56.40 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Brightside Academy Early Care Education 4?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Brightside Academy Philadelphia LLC.
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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.
To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.
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