Brightside Academy Early Care Education 7
Brightside Academy Early Care Education 7 is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 192 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 3 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 21 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (10 of 21). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #405 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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On January 14, 2026, during the renewal inspection, there was chipping paint on the blue ceiling of the pre-k classroom.
On January 14, 2026, during the renewal inspection, there was a blue sofa with missing fabric and discolorations throughout being used by the children receiving care in the Pre-k childcare space.
On January 14, 2026, during the renewal inspection, the first-floor childcare space was not set up and ready to receive children.
On August 7, 2025, during the unannounced inspection, the preschool classrooms 1 and 2 on the top floor contained storage materials and were not being used as a childcare space.
On August 7, 2025, during the unannounced inspection, there were outlets uncovered on the side wall near the large sink near the toddler 1 room, and there were outlets uncovered in the hallway on the green wall near the toddler 1 room.
On August 7, 2025, during the unannounced inspection, there were no handwashing signs over the sink in the toddler 1 classroom, and over the large sink in the pre-k classroom.
On August 7, 2025, during the unannounced inspection, the emergency contact forms reviewed in the Preschool classroom for the children present and receiving care in the space were missing for 7 out of 9 children.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/29/2025, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 4 file did not contain Health and Safety (CCDBG) training.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/29/2025, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that did not include the required health insurance information.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/29/2025, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1,2,3 and 4 files did not contain verification of age.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/29/2025, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff member's # 2 and 4 files did not contain verification of education and childcare experience prior to working in the facility.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/29/2025, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1,2,3 and 4 files did not contain the required references attesting to suitability to work in a childcare setting.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and the policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Child Maltreatment did not address recognition for potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child and the identification and prevention of child maltreatment per Announcement C-22-03 that was issued on January 24,2022.
On November 30, 2023, certification representative conducted a complaint investigation. After reviewing documents, it was determined that staff persons #1, #2 or #3 did not contact the parent when there was an emergency incident with the child.
On November 30, 2023, certification representative conducted a complaint investigation. Staff persons #1, #2 or #3 did not complete an incident report when a child was hurt at the facility.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the file for staff #1 is missing the child abuse clearance.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and there was chipped paint throughout in the following areas: gym closet door and on orange wall near boarded door, ceiling vent in rm 8, purple and green wall under window in rm 12, purple walls in toddler 1 rm, staples protruding from wall near exit to outdoor play area. toilets and sinks are inoperable or broken and loose throughout.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 9 children's file and there were no updated health records for child #2.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THERE WERE NO PROTECTIVE RECEPTABLE COVERS IN THE OUTLETS IN ROOM 34.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THE CABINET IN ROOM 12 WAS UNLOCKED AND CONTAINED CLEANING SUPPLIES.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH AND THE WATER TEMPERATURE IN CHILDRENS BATHROOM WAS AT 118° F.
“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 7 had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 Mar 30, 2023 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the file for staff #1 is missing the child abuse clearance.” 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 7?
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 7’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 3, effective Feb 13, 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 7 compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #405 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Brightside Academy Early Care Education 7 last inspected?
Jun 23, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Brightside Academy Early Care Education 7 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 7?
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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