Brightside Academy Early Care Education · 801 N 48th St, Philadelphia
Brightside Academy Early Care Education is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 113 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 4 complaint investigations. The state cited 35 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (16 of 35). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #814 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 62% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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While conducting my inspection I observed that the clean supplies under the sink in an unlocked cabinet in room 1.
While conducting my inspection I observed cleaning spray on top of the food in the cabinet in room 1.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the bottles in the infant room were not labeled with the children's names.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
During my investigation I found that staff one was not supervising the children at the time of the incident.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the toilet in the blue bathroom did not flush properly.
While conducting my inspection I observed that room 7 did not have a sufficient amount play equipment and material which meant the room was not set up.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the classrooms did not have appropriate child size chairs.
While conducting my inspection I observed that room 7 did not have a posted transportation plan.
During my investigation, It was observed that staff 1 was not properly supervising all of the children while outside in the play space.
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During my investigation, it was founded that staff 1, 2, left a child unattended in the hallway.
During my inspection I observed that staff 1 did not know who they were assigned responsibility for.
During my inspection I observed that the light in room 3 flashing on and off.
During my inspection I observed that the paint was peeling behind the trash can in the infant room.
During my inspection I observed that the rubber was coming off the corner of the shelf.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 5, did not have a current physical.
During my inspection I observed that staff 2 did not wash the child hands after diapering.
During my inspection I observed that some of the children in room 1 was not being given a dairy during lunch.
During my inspection I observed that the child 6 did not have a written feeding schedule from the parent.
During my inspection I observed that room 6 did not have a posted daily schedule.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 4, did not have the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2, did not have their arrival and departure times.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 3, did not include health insurance coverage and policy number.
During my investigation, I recevied documentation that confirms that the building temperature was above 82 degrees.
During my investigation I observed that the front door was broken and could not lock.
During my investigation, I received documentation that confirms that the building temperature was above 82 degrees.
During my walkthrough I observed that the cot was not more than 2 3/8 inches apart.
During the renewal inspection dated 7/17/2023, certification representative observed that a first aid kit, in room numbers 4/5, was on the table and was accessible to the children
During the renewal inspection dated 7/17/2023, certification representative observed that a bookcase, a wooden sink, cabinet, and drawers in room 4/5, and a book case in room 2, were not secure and were a tipping hazard and also a safety hazard.
During the renewal inspection dated 7/17/2023, certification representative observed that the provider had not sent an updated copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency
During the renewal inspection dated 7/17/2023, certification representative observed that local traffic and safety authorities had not been notified annually in writing of the facility location and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
During renewal inspection dated 9/6/2022, certification representative observed that there was paint peeling on green wall and also on window sill. Also paint is peeling outside room #8 in the hallway.
During the renewal inspection on 9/6/2022, certification representative observed that the 2nd toilet in boys bathroom did not flush.
During renewal inspection on 9/6/2022, certification representative observed that in room #1 the cubbies and top of bookcase, the table in room #2, and the cubbies in room 4/5 were soiled.
During renewal inspection dated 9/6/2022, certification representative observed that the cubbie in room #7 was not secured to the wall.
“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?
Pennsylvania cited 4 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 Feb 25, 2026 (supervision): “During my investigation I found that staff one was not supervising the children at the time of the incident.” 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 Jun 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 compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #814 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 62% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Brightside Academy Early Care Education last inspected?
Jun 1, 2026 (renewal). 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.
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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