Brightside Academy Early Care Education · 1500 E Erie Ave, Philadelphia
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
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Staff #1 did not provide parent original incident report on the day of incident.
Certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed a minimum written evaluation of every 12 months was not in record.
During the renewal inspection, staff #1 did not verify a minimum of 30 hours present per week at the facility.
During the renewal inspection certification rep observed Resolve Carpet Cleaner and Disinfectant Wipes accessible to children in room #12.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
At the time of renewal inspection observed electrical outlets in Room 11 without protective receptacle covers. These electrical outlets were accessible to children.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
At the time of inspection, the files for staff member #12 did not include an annual staff evaluation.
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.
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.
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
“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 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.
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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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