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Brightside Academy Early Care Education · 217 W Lehigh Ave, Philadelphia

217 W Lehigh Ave # 31, Philadelphia, PA 19133 · Philadelphia County
3 core-safety citations in last 12 months 4 complaint investigations found violations Keystone STAR 4

Brightside Academy Early Care Education is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 312 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 9 times and confirmed violations in 4 complaint investigations. The state cited 40 violations, 7 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (23 of 40). 17 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #786 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 60% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 60% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #786 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
7 Core-safety citations
33 Other citations
9 Inspections
4 Complaint investigations that found violations
40 citations from 13 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 17 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 18, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jun 3, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation found Apr 21, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation found Apr 21, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation found Mar 18, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Oct 20, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Feb 18, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Oct 9, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jul 3, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Oct 17, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Apr 27, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation found Dec 1, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Feb 28, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Feb 28, 2022 · 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 23
Health & medication 5
Supervision 3
Caregiver conduct 2
Food & feeding 2
Records & paperwork 2
Training & qualifications 1
Staff ratios 1
Background checks 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Jun 3, 2026 Complaint investigation Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
During the complaint investigation conducted 6/3/26, It was found that child # 1 was not supervised by a staff person at all times when an incident occurred on such and such date where child # 1 was present in classroom # 5 with staff person # 1 and # 2 and the staff person was not aware that the child injured.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 15, 2026): “The academy director has reviewed the supervision and regulations under 3270. 1132(a) and staff were provided with supervision training.”
Citation Jun 3, 2026 Complaint investigation Health & medication
Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child 55 Pa. Code §3270.20(a)(1)
During the complaint investigation conducted 6/3/26, It was found that child # 1 received emergency room treatment following an incident that occurred on 5/22/26 and the operator failed to notify the regional office of the incident. '
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 15, 2026): “The compliance director has reviewed the process with the academy directors on self-reporting and contacting the state representative's when children are injured and when we are aware that a child went to the hospital within 24hours of the incident. Training was provided to all staff and leadership.”
Core safety Apr 21, 2026 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No physical punishment 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(b)
During the complaint investigation conducted 4/21/26, It was found that staff person # 1 used a form of physical punishment towards child #2 when shaking the child as well as throwing a ball and hitting child # 1 in the head. Staff #1 also yanked child #1 by the foot.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 20, 2026): “Staff person #1 was terminated on 4/13/26.”
Core safety Apr 21, 2026 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No harsh language 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(d)
During the complaint investigation conducted 4/21/26, it was found that staff #1 used harsh language towards child #2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 20, 2026): “Staff person #1 was terminated on 4/13/26.”
Citation Apr 21, 2026 Complaint investigation Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the complaint investigation conducted 4/21/26, walls, floors and tables were observed stained with dirt throughout the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 20, 2026): “Academy director along with the facility team has cleaned all areas throughout the facility including walls, floors and tables that were observed stained.”
Citation Mar 18, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the unannounced inspection conducted 3/18/26, water stains were observed in the ceilings of room #8, #9, #10 and #12.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 7, 2026): “Academy director has contracted the facility team which has replaced the stained ceiling tile in room #8, #9, #10 and #12.”
Citation Mar 18, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During the unannounced inspection conducted 3/18/26, chip paint was observed on the purple corner area of the wall near the classroom sink in room #7. Chip paint was also observed on the purple wall near the manipulative tabletop section in room #7. In room #8 chip paint was observed on the orange wall column pilaster.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 7, 2026): “Academy director contacted the facility team who has painted the walls where chipped paint was observed in classroom 7 and 8.”
Citation Oct 20, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During the renewal inspection conducted 10/20/25, 2 outlets were observed without protective receptacle covers in room 10.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 7, 2025): “Academy director has replaced the two missing receptacle covers in room 10.”
Citation Oct 20, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During the renewal inspection conducted 10/20/25, Lysol cleaning spray was observed in a low unlocked cabinet accessible to children in room 1, 8 and 9.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 7, 2025): “The academy director removed the Lysol cleaning sprays and ensured that the cabinets accessible to children are kept locked. Rooms 1, 8 and 9.”
Citation Oct 20, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No insects or rodents 55 Pa. Code §3270.67(c)
During the renewal inspection conducted 10/20/25, mice dropping were observed under the sink in room 10.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 7, 2025): “Academy director has cleaned the area where the mice droppings were observed in room 10 under the sink and facility team filled the opening around the pipes to prevent rodents from entering.”
Citation Oct 20, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the renewal inspection conducted 10/20/25, water stains were observed in the ceiling of room 3, 8 and 10.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2025): “Facility team replaced the stained ceiling tiles in room 3, 8 and 10.”
Citation Oct 20, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(g)
During the renewal inspection conducted 10/20/25, the sink handle in room 9 was observed broken. The toilet in room 16 also did not flush.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2025): “Facility team replaced the sink handle in room 9 and fixed the toilet in room 16.”
Citation Oct 20, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
During the renewal inspection conducted 10/20/25, there were no handwashing signs that state A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating, posted over the sinks in room 4/6.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2025): “Academy director has posted the handwashing signs over the sink in room 4/6 that meets the PA state code 3270.82h.”
Citation Oct 20, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Current medication and reason 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(3)
During the renewal inspection conducted 10/20/25, the health assessment reviewed for child #1 did not include a list of the child's current medication and the reason for the medication.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2025): “Academy director followed up with the parent for child #1 and obtained a new health assessment aligned with PA state code under 3270.131(d)3.”
Citation Oct 20, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Acute or chronic health problem 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(4)
During the renewal inspection conducted 10/20/25, the health assessment reviewed for child #1 did not include an assessment of an acute or chronic health problem or special need and recommendations for treatment or services, including information regarding abnormal results of screening tests for vision, hearing or lead poisoning.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2025): “Academy director followed up with the parent for child #1 and obtained a new health assessment.”
Citation Oct 20, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Free from contagious/communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(7)
During the renewal inspection conducted 10/20/25, the health assessment reviewed for child #1 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2025): “Academy director followed up with the parent for child #1 and obtained a new health assessment.”
Citation Oct 20, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
During the renewal inspection conducted 10/20/25, bottles were observed not labeled with the child's name in room 1. (Infant Room)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 7, 2025): “Academy director followed up with staff in room 1, infant room, to ensure bottles were labeled with child's name.”
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Citation Feb 18, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During the unannounced inspection conducted 2/18/2025, peeled paint was observed on the purple wall in the preschool classroom near the circle time area.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2025): “Director reached out to facility team and has ensured that preschool purple wall has been painted and cleared from chip paint.”
Citation Feb 18, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
During the unannounced inspection conducted 2/18/2025, the record reviewed for staff #1 and #2 did not include verification of childcare experience for the position performing. (Assistant Group Supervisor).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2025): “Director has followed up with the staff as well as human resources to obtain and verify 2 years of experience for staff #1 and #2. Staff #1 verification has been confirmed that she has over 2years experience. Staff #2 has been verified that her experience is under 2 years and will not be left alone…”
Citation Oct 9, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Indoor space- small muscle 55 Pa. Code §3270.61(a)
During the renewal inspection conducted October 9, 2024, Room 11, previously known as room13 childcare space with a capacity for 16 children was observed being used as storage with furniture, cots, suitcases and extra toys.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 15, 2024): “Director has worked with facility team and removed furniture and materials to set up the classroom.”
Citation Oct 9, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During the renewal inspection conducted October 9, 2024, heavy duty degreaser cleaning spray was observed in a low unlocked cabinet in room 10. Heavy duty degreaser spray, Lysol sanitizing spray, A & D ointment and Aquaphor diaper cream was observed in an open, unlocked diaper changing table accessible to children in the orange children's bathroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 15, 2024): “Director has removed cleaning materials and any other toxic materials out of the unlocked cabinet. Director has placed lock on room 10 and the changing table in the child bathroom.”
Citation Oct 9, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
During the renewal inspection conducted October 9, 2024, the hot water temperature was tested via a thermometer and read 114 degrees in both the orange children's bathrooms and room 9 school age sink.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 15, 2024): “Director followed up with the facility team that adjusted the temperature in room 9 so it could temp at 100° F.”
Citation Oct 9, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the renewal inspection conducted October 9, 2024, the ceiling in room 1, 2, 4, 5, 14 and 16 were observed with water stains. The floor in the indoor play space was observed dirty with several stains.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 15, 2024): “Director work along with facility team to replace every ceiling tile in the building that was observed with water damage. Custodial cleaned the indoor gym and removed dirt and stains.”
Citation Oct 9, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)
During the renewal inspection conducted October 9, 2024, the annual fire inspection report presented expired 9/25/2024. There was no current report available for review.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 2, 2024): “Director has connected with the facility team to obtain a current copy of the fire inspection report, we received a receipt of the request for the report. We are currently awaiting the fire inspection report.”
Citation Jul 3, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During the unannounced inspection on July 3, 2024 Lysol cleaning spray and orange all-purpose disinfect spray was observed on a low shelf accessible to children in the young and older school age classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2024): “Lysol Cleaning Spray was moved to locked cabinet and orange-all-purpose spray was discarded.”
Citation Jul 3, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the unannounced inspection on July 3, 2024 the afterschool classrooms floor, walls and cabinets were observed dirty. There was a long, broken piece of wood from the chalk board on the floor inside of the classroom that the children had access to.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2024): “Long broken piece of wood was removed from classroom. walls, cabinets were deep cleaned and disinfected. Floors were stripped and waxed.”
Citation Jul 3, 2024 Inspection Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
During the unannounced inspection on July 3, 2024, an Infant bottle was observed not labeled with the child's name.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2024): “Infant Bottle was labeled with child's name.”
Citation Oct 17, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/17/2023, the Certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility and discovered a toilet bowel cleaner sitting on the top of the locked cabinet. (Corrected on Site)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 17, 2023): “The director on site immediately removed the toilet cleaner and locked it away.”
Core safety Apr 27, 2023 Complaint investigation Staff ratios
Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51/3270.52
Om 4/27/23, operator acknowledged the facility was not in compliance with staff/child ratios in several classrooms on 3/27/23 due to insufficient staffing.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 2, 2023): “The facility has taken steps to ensure that staff/child ratios are in compliance at all times. A new director has been assigned to the facility along with additional upper level managers. A written staffing plan including provisions for staff shortages including but not limited to call outs…”
Core safety Dec 1, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection on 12/1/22, staff persons #1, 2 and 3 did not have NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry) Certificates.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 20, 2022): “Academy Director has followed up with the Pennsylvania Clearances Verification Unit and obtained copies of the National Sex Offenders Clearance. We received NSOR for staff # 1 Maria Hernandez, staff #2, Katherine Torres and Staff #3, Alexis Stoop.”
Citation Dec 1, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
No business simultaneous use 55 Pa. Code §3270.61(f)
During the renewal inspection on 12/1/22, 5 rooms approved as classrooms were not set up for childcare and were being used for storage. 1. Room #7 had excess boxes and materials. 2. Room #8 had a stained rug that was rolled and in the childcare space. 3. Room #14 had excess boxes in the childcare space. 4. Room #15 had a rolled-up carpet and a frayed carpet. 5. Room #17 had boxes and crates in the childcare space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 20, 2022): “Academy Director Set up the classrooms for childcare. Academy Director has removed excess boxes and materials form room #7 Academy Director removed a stained rug that was rolled and in the childcare space from room#8 Academy Director removed excess boxes from room #14 Academy Director has removed…”
Citation Dec 1, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During the renewal inspection on 12/1/22, the electrical outlet in Room #17 and in the Indoor Gym did not have a protective receptacle cover.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 20, 2022): “Academy Director has placed protective receptacle covers on all electrical outlets in room #17 and in the indoor gym.”
Citation Dec 1, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
During the renewal inspection on 12/1/22, the first aid kit in Room #16 did not have scissors.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 20, 2022): “Academy Director provided staff in room #16 with scissor for the first aid kit in the classroom.”
Citation Dec 1, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the renewal inspection on 12/1/22, 1. Both the boy's and the girl's bathrooms had paper towel dispensers that were in poor repair having no covers. 2. The toilets in the girl's bathroom had excess grime and dirt on the surrounding floor.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 20, 2022): “Academy Director has reached out to the facility team to support with replacing the paper towel dispensers in the boy's and girl's bathrooms. The facility team has also removed the excess grime and dirt surrounding toilets and floors in the bathrooms.”
Citation Dec 1, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Child's hands washed 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)
During the renewal inspection on 12/1/22, staff person #1 did not wash the child's hand after the observed diaper change.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 20, 2022): “Academy Director follow up with all the staff including staff #1, Maria Hernandez and provided an overview training on Diapering procedure and proper handwashing.”
Citation Dec 1, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
During the renewal inspection on 12/1/22, child #3 did not have emergency contact information in the childcare space while in care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 20, 2022): “Academy Director a has provided the staff the emergency contact information for child #3, Sincere Brown in the childcare space as he is in care.”
Citation Dec 1, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)
During the renewal inspection on 12/1/22, children #1(emergency contact information dated 12/8/21) and #2(emergency contact information dated 8/26/21) had not been updated within the required 6-month period.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 20, 2022): “Academy Director has followed up with the families to updated and completed Emergency contact information for child # 1, Vianndelys Germosen and for child # 2, Jose Texis-Ramirez.”
Core safety Feb 28, 2022 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
During the monitoring inspection Staff 1 was covering a Preschool classroom for another staff and did not know the names of 2 of the 10 children that she was supervising.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 6, 2022): “THE REGIONAL OFFICE WILL EXTEND MONITORING AND REQUIREMENT TO DOCUMENT SUPERVISION FOR A PERIOD OF TWO MONTHS. DOCUMENTATION WILL REMAIN AT THE FACILITY AND COPIES WILL BE SENT TO THE REGIONAL OFFICE ON A WEEKLY BASIS.”
Core safety Feb 28, 2022 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
During the monitoring inspection Staff 1 was covering a Preschool classroom for another staff and did not know the names of 2 of the 10 children that she was supervising.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 28, 2022): “Staff 1 was provided a list of names and informed of the names of the children that she was supervising.”
Citation Feb 28, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the renewal inspection, the doorknob and the lock on the gym door was not in good repair. They were both loose with the screws hanging out.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 6, 2022): “The doorknob and lock will be repaired.”

“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 Jun 3, 2026 Complaint investigation
2 violations cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Apr 21, 2026 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Apr 21, 2026 Complaint investigation
2 violations cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Apr 27, 2023 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 312 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Dec 20, 2026
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Mar 6, 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) 203-0494
State certificate # CER-00247456
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Common questions

Has Brightside Academy Early Care Education had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 7 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 Jun 3, 2026 (supervision): “During the complaint investigation conducted 6/3/26, It was found that child # 1 was not supervised by a staff person at all times when an incident occurred on such and such date where child # 1 was present in classroom…” 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?

Pennsylvania lists 4 complaint investigations 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 Mar 6, 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 #786 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 60% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Brightside Academy Early Care Education last inspected?

Mar 18, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation 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.

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