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Brightside Academy Early Care Education 4
3528 I ST, Philadelphia PA 19134 · License #CER-00250927 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Phone
- (215) 426-7300
- Website
- www.brightsideacademy.com
- Address
- 3528 I ST, Philadelphia PA 19134 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 207 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
On December 10, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the ceiling tiles were stained and discolored nearest the classroom door in the 7/8 classroom childcare space, and the ceiling on the right side of the classroom in room 4 childcare space.
Corrected by Dec 11, 2025
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
On December 10, 2025, during the renewal inspection, there was chipping paint on the green wall, and a whole on the purple wall behind the classroom door in the room 4 childcare space.
Corrected by Dec 11, 2025
- Violation
3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
On December 10, 2025, during the renewal inspection, there was a blue couch with missing fabric and discolorations throughout being used by the children receiving care in the room 5 childcare space.
Corrected by Dec 10, 2025
- Violation
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
At the time of the unannounced inspection, it was found that staff #1 tapped a child in the mouth with her hand.
Corrected by Jan 14, 2025
- Violation
During renewal inspection certification rep checked the first aid bag. The first aid bag in room 11/12 was missing scissors.
Corrected by Jan 22, 2024
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in the following rooms: 1,14B, 11/12, and 4. Plaster was observed in 14B
Corrected by Jan 22, 2024
- Violation
During renewal inspection certification rep checked the refrigerator in room 4. The thermostat needs to be replaced (moldy). The milk refrigerator in the kitchen needs to be cleaned.
Corrected by Jan 22, 2024
- Violation
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and the emergency plan was not updated to include continuity of care or details pertaining to staff duties per announcement c-22-04,issued 4/19/22.
Corrected by Jan 20, 2023
- Violation
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, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and there was chipped paint throughout in the following areas: rm 610-chipped paint on the rear orange wall, the door area and the baseboard near door is in disrepair. RM 14a-cracked wall plaster ,paint chipped and unfinished surfaces-plaster and spackle near sink
Corrected by Jan 20, 2023
- Violation
During the renewal inspection, certification representative did a facility walkthrough and there were no evacuation routes posted in the child care spaces.
Corrected by Jan 20, 2023
- Violation
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THE CABINETS IN THE CHILDREN'S BATHROOMS WERE UNLOCKED,EXPOSING CHILDREN TO THE TOXIC MATERIALS USED FOR INSECTS THAT WAS IN THE CABINETS.
Corrected by Feb 28, 2022
- Violation
3270.67(c) · Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THERE WAS EVIDENCE OF AN INSECT INFESTATION IN THE BATHROOMS UNDER THE SINK.
Corrected by Feb 28, 2022
- Violation
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THE WINDOW IN THE GYM WAS BOARDED UP.
Corrected by Feb 28, 2022
- Violation
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND IN THE INFANT ROOM CHILD #1, WAS ASLEEP IN AN INFANT CHAIR. (CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION BY REMOVING CHILD FROM THE CHAIR).
Corrected by Feb 28, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Oct 28, 2025 inspection noted: “On December 10, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the ceiling tiles were stained and discolored nearest the classroom door in the 7/8 classroom childcare spa…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Dec 9, 2024 inspection noted: “At the time of the unannounced inspection, it was found that staff #1 tapped a child in the mouth with her hand.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jan 22, 2024 inspection noted: “During renewal inspection certification rep checked the first aid bag. The first aid bag in room 11/12 was missing scissors.” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error