Brightside Academy Early Care Education 5
Brightside Academy Early Care Education 5 is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 194 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 13 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for building & playground safety (9 of 13). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #435 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 65% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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On November 20, 2025, during the renewal inspection the first aid kit in the preschool classroom did not contain scissors, or tweezers.
At the time of inspection, certification representative observed dead insects in an area that is not accessible to children.
At the time of inspection, certification representative observed the hot water temperature in the bathrooms on the first floor, exceed 110 F.
At the time of inspection the toilet area on the second floor was not clean.
At the time of inspection, the rest equipment was not labeled for the use of a specific child.
At the time of inspection, the bottom area of the refrigerator was not clean.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and the emergency plan was not updated to include continuity of operations or specific staff duties per announcement c-22-04,issued 4/19/22.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and there were 14 children in the indoor gym when the calculated amount of children allowed in the gym at one time is 8.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through there were electrical outlets throughout the facility that were missing protective covers and had tape on them.(CORRECTED ON SITE)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and on the second floor there were two closets that are accessible to children that were unlocked/had broken locks that contained cleaning materials and other toxic materials and there were cleaning materials easily accessible to children in the fire exit hallway on the first floor.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and there was chipped paint throughout the facility.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and the fire exit was partially obstructed by a ladder, a cleaning cart, a shelf containing cleaning materials and other supplies.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and there were no immunization records in the file of child #1.
“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.
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 5 had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 13 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Brightside Academy Early Care Education 5?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Brightside Academy Early Care Education 5 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 5’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Jan 3, 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 5 compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #435 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 65% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Brightside Academy Early Care Education 5 last inspected?
Nov 20, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Brightside Academy Early Care Education 5 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 5?
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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