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Brightside Academy Early Care & Education · 4920 N Broad St, Philadelphia

4920 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19141 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 3

Brightside Academy Early Care & Education is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 247 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 3 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 8 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #239 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 79% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 79% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Fewer citations than most
Tied for #239 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
3 Core-safety citations
5 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
8 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 16, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jul 16, 2026 · Inspection · no citation Dec 1, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Jul 1, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Apr 4, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation found Jul 1, 2024 · Inspection · no citation Aug 15, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Sep 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

Background checks 2
Building & playground safety 2
Supervision 1
Food & feeding 1
Health & medication 1
Transportation 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Jul 1, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
On July 1, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not contain evidence of the NSOR clearance or receipt for the FBI fingerprints, each file contained Criminal Background clearance and Child Abuse clearance
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 7, 2025): “Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 will obtained the required NSOR clearance and the receipt for FBI fingerprints, Staff will not work in a child care position at the facility until documents are bought in.”
Core safety Apr 4, 2025 Self-reported violation Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
On April 4, 2025 during the complaint investigation, it was determined that Staff #1 left Child #1 unattended in the bathroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2025): “Staff #1 was terminated, all remaining staff took an active supervision training, all children will be supervised at all times.”
Core safety Aug 15, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During renewal inspection on 08/15/2023, file of staff person #1 contained PA State Police clearance that had date of birth that did not match date of birth on state issued ID.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2023): “Academy Director has assisted staff #1 in completing the Criminal background record while ensuring that information on the clearance is correct”
Citation Aug 15, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During renewal inspection 08/15/2023, protruding bolts on gates surrounding outdoor play space were not covered posing a potential hazard to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2023): “Academy Director has contacted the facility team to place covers on protruding bolts on the gate in the outdoor play space”
Citation Aug 15, 2023 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
During renewal inspection 08/15/2023, bottom of refrigerator present in the kitchen had areas of rust present.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2023): “Academy Director has contacted regional director to place order for a new refrigerator for the Academy food receiving area.”
Citation Aug 15, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i)
During renewal inspection 08/15/2023, file of child #1 did not contain written verification from a physician in regards to updating vaccinations in accordance with the ACIP schedule or an exemption letter written and signed by parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2023): “Academy Director has notified parent about child #1 missing immunizations so it can be submitted and placed in child's file to meet compliance.”
Citation Sep 28, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)
At time of inspection, the facility had not maintained proof of purchase and date of purchase of the interconnected fire detection device or system with the fire drill logs.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 17, 2022): “The provider will confirm in a written attestation that the facility's fire detection device or system that is operable and properly maintained at all times in compliance with the act of April 27, 1927 (P.L.465, No.299), referred to as the "Fire and Panic Act," the act of November 10, 1999…”
Citation Sep 28, 2022 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
At the time of inspection, the facility could not verify that the annual letter to the local traffic safety authorizes was sent to notify them of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian/ vehicular routes around the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 17, 2022): “The director will develop a letter notifying the local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the day care facility.”

“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 Apr 4, 2025 Self-reported violation
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 247 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Sep 28, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 3
since Dec 23, 2025 · what STARS means
Programs PA Pre-K Counts
Operator Brightside Academy Philadelphia LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 457-5708
State certificate # CER-00260887
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Common questions

Has Brightside Academy Early Care & Education had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Jul 1, 2025 (background checks): “On July 1, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not contain evidence of the NSOR clearance or receipt for the FBI fingerprints, each file contained Criminal Background clearance and…” 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 no complaint investigation that found a violation at Brightside Academy Early Care & Education 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’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 3, effective Dec 23, 2025. 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 #239 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 79% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Brightside Academy Early Care & Education last inspected?

Jul 16, 2026 (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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