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Brightside Academy Early Care Education · 1500 E Erie Ave, Philadelphia

1500 E Erie Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124 · Philadelphia County
1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 4

Brightside Academy Early Care Education is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 149 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 20 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for building & playground safety (8 of 20). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #445 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 64% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 64% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #445 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
0 Core-safety citations
20 Other citations
6 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
20 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 24, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Sep 24, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Mar 27, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Dec 5, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation found Oct 2, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Sep 13, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Oct 11, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Oct 25, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 8
Training & qualifications 5
Records & paperwork 3
Food & feeding 2
Emergency preparedness 1
Health & medication 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Dec 5, 2024 Complaint investigation Records & paperwork
Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(7)
Staff #1 did not provide parent original incident report on the day of incident.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 12, 2024): “Staff persons will have parents sign incident reports as well as make copies for injury, child files and gives parents original”
Citation Oct 2, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
Certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed a minimum written evaluation of every 12 months was not in record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 10, 2024): “Field Director has connected with supervisor to complete updated evaluation.”
Citation Oct 2, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Employed and present 30 hrs/wk 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(c)
During the renewal inspection, staff #1 did not verify a minimum of 30 hours present per week at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 10, 2024): “Field director will work with HR to assure a director is in place for a minimum of 30 clock hours a week.”
Citation Sep 13, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During the renewal inspection certification rep observed Resolve Carpet Cleaner and Disinfectant Wipes accessible to children in room #12.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 19, 2023): “Resolve carpet cleaner and disinfectant wipes have been put away in their designated area which is secure and locked away from children.”
Citation Sep 13, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
During the renewal inspection certification rep read the sink water temperature in the boys bathroom in all 4 sinks to be read at 122 F exceeding 110 F at the time of inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 19, 2023): “Sink water temperature has been lowered to match 110 F.”
Citation Sep 13, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
During the renewal inspection certification rep observed Room #1 and room #12 first aid kits did not contain soap. Room #2 first aid kit did not contain tweezers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 19, 2023): “Room #1 and room #12 soap have been put into first -aid bag. Room #2 bag has had tweezers added.”
Citation Sep 13, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During the renewal inspection certification rep observed chip paint in room #4, #5, #6, #8, #9 and #11. Certification rep observed a whole on the right side of the bottom wall in room #9.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 19, 2023): “Chip paint in classroom 4,5,6,8,9 and 11 has been fixed and painted. Hole in classroom 9 has been fixed and painted over.”
Citation Sep 13, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
During the renewal inspection certification rep reviewed Child #3 emergency contact form and observed signed parental consent for administration of minor first aid procedure by facility staff missing on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 19, 2023): “Parent signed emergency contact form and missing areas for signatures.”
Citation Sep 13, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(6)
During the renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children #1 and #2 emergency contact form and observed child #1 is missing signed parental consent for transportation, child #2 is missing signed parental consent for transportation, walking, excursions, swimming and wading.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 19, 2023): “Parent signed emergency contact form and missing areas for signatures.”
Citation Oct 11, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
At the time of renewal inspection, the continuity of operation statement of emergency plan did not include response planning in managing financial issues during the aftermath of the disaster.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2022): “Provider will include a statement of managing financial issues to emergency plan.”
Citation Oct 11, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
At the time of renewal inspection observed electrical outlets in Room 11 without protective receptacle covers. These electrical outlets were accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 11, 2022): “Provider placed protective receptacle covers in outlets.”
Citation Oct 11, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
At the time of renewal inspection, hot water temperature in Room #1 was measured at 120 F, in Room #2- 138F, in the boys and girls bathroom - 120F. All areas were accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 6, 2022): “Hot water temperature will be adjust to be less than 110F.”
Citation Oct 11, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
At the time of renewal inspection, observed a rug in Room #1 with dirty spots, under the sink cabinet in Before/After school room was dirty with the signs of old ripped stickers and tape. The ceiling tiles around the vent in Before/after school room were dusty and in need of a cleaning.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2022): “Rug, under the sink cabinet and ceiling tiles will be cleaned.”
Citation Oct 11, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1)
At the time of renewal inspection, file of child #1 did not include an updated health report required at least every 6 months. Child health report on file was dated 4/4/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 4, 2022): “Parent will provide an updated health report.”
Citation Oct 11, 2022 Inspection Food & feeding
Wholesome 55 Pa. Code §3270.161(a)
At the time of renewal inspection observed three bottles of Organic Valley milk that was stored in the refrigerator and was expired on 09/6/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 11, 2022): “Provider discarded the milk.”
Citation Oct 11, 2022 Inspection Food & feeding
Written statement 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(1)
At the time of inspection, written statements giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant was not obtained from the parents of child #1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 4, 2022): “Parent will provide a written statement giving formula and feeding schedule.”
Citation Oct 11, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
At the time of inspection, the files for staff member #12 did not include an annual staff evaluation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 17, 2022): “Director will conduct staff evaluation.”
Citation Oct 11, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 didn't include verification of 2 years experience with children required for the position of an assistant group supervisor and prior to service at the facility. Record of staff person #1 included only 1 year of experience with children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 4, 2022): “According to 3270.36(b)(5) 3270.192(2)(ii) staff person #1's file has been updated to include verification of childcare experience and training to support two years of childcare working experience.”
Citation Oct 25, 2021 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
During the renewal inspection on 10/25/21, provider did not have proof of purchase and date of purchase of an interconnected fire detection system.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 25, 2021): “Fire alarm attestation statement was provided.”
Citation Oct 25, 2021 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
During renewal inspection on 10/25/21, written evaluation of staff person #1, #2, and #3 were conducted more than 12 months ago. Last evaluation of staff person #1, #2, and #3 was conducted on 10/14/21
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 4, 2021): “Director will conduct staff evaluation.”

“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

Violation found Dec 5, 2024 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.

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

Capacity 149 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Dec 12, 2026
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Feb 28, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Brightside Academy Philadelphia LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 533-6321
State certificate # CER-00246533
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Common questions

Has Brightside Academy Early Care Education had any serious violations?

No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 20 other citations, listed above.

Have there been complaints about Brightside Academy Early Care Education?

Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. 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’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Feb 28, 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 compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #445 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 64% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Brightside Academy Early Care Education last inspected?

Sep 24, 2025 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.

How much does Brightside Academy Early Care Education 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?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Brightside Academy Philadelphia LLC.

Certified centers nearby

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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