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Home › PA › Philadelphia › Brightside Academy Early Care & Ed
5600 Woodland Ave # 14, Philadelphia PA 19143 · License #CER-00240992 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
Observed hole in wall near cots in Headstart 4/5 classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 10, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
Observed chipped paint in EHS 2/3, Toddler 27, and Headstart 4/5 near cots.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 10, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.106(a) · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.
Observed room UPK 2/3 with cots unlabeled. Observed students in Headstart 4/5 using cots not assigned to them.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 10, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
Observed room 6 with no daily schedule posted.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Corrected Corrected by Jun 10, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
Observed bottles unlabeled in EHS 22 infant classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 10, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
During the renewal inspection on 05/21/25 there was chipping paint observed in classroom EHS 23 and classroom 24.
Corrected Corrected by May 21, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
During the renewal inspection on 05/21/25 staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised.
Corrected Corrected by May 21, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(a) · A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.
During the renewal inspection on 05/21/25 there was no first aid kit located in room #7.
Corrected Corrected by May 21, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
During the renewal inspection on 05/21/25 there were dusty ceiling vents observed throughout the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 5, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.
Staff Left a student in the hallway while walking classroom back from the bathroom.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 19, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times.
During the complaint investigation it was self-reported that a child was left unsupervised sleep inside a classroom for 33 minutes. There were 2 staff persons in the classroom when the child was left unsupervised while the classroom went to the outdoor play space.
Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
During the renewal inspection when tested by the certification rep the hot water temperature was 118 degrees in classroom 14.
Corrected Corrected by May 26, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
During the renewal inspection the toilet in the bathroom in the back of the building was not working.
Corrected Corrected by May 26, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During the renewal inspection staff #4 did not have a disclosure on file.
Corrected Corrected by May 26, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
During the renewal inspection staff #3 did not have a health assessment on file.
Corrected Corrected by May 26, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
During the renewal inspection staff #1 did not have verification of child care experience on file.
Corrected Corrected by May 26, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(2)(iv) · A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.
During the renewal inspection staff #2 did not have verification of education on file.
Corrected Corrected by May 26, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
The most recent Mandated Reporter Trainings in the file for Staff Person #3 exceeded 60 months between trainings: 8/8/14-3/30/20.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.
The most recent State Police Clearances in the file for Staff Person #2 exceeded 60 months between clearances: 6/9/17-6/14/22.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 14, 2022
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.51 · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.
On 6/14/22 when Staff Person #1 was supervising a group of 18 Preschool children during naptime, one of the children was sitting at a desk working.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 14, 2022
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
Observed peeling, flaking paint on the ceilings of the rear classrooms of the building.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 8, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The most recent updated health reports in the files for Child #1 and #3 exceeded 12 months between reports.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 14, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(7) · A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
The most recent health report in the file for Child #1 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 8, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(e)(1)/3270.182(1) · The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The health reports in the file for Child #2 did not contain an immunization record or a letter of exemption from the parent or physician.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 14, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
The most recent health assessments in the file for Staff Person #3 exceeded 24 months between assessments.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 14, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
The fire drill log documented the following fire system checks which exceeded 30 days between checks: 12/15/21 -- 1/18/21, 2/8/22-3/11/22, 4/4/22-5/10/22, 5/10/22-6/13/22.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 14, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.