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Home › PA › Philadelphia › Brightside Academy Early Care Education 7
341 E ALLEGHENY AVE, Philadelphia PA 19134 · License #CER-00251501 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
On January 14, 2026, during the renewal inspection, there was chipping paint on the blue ceiling of the pre-k classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 21, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
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.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 21, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.61 · Measurement and use of indoor child care space.
On January 14, 2026, during the renewal inspection, the first-floor childcare space was not set up and ready to receive children.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 21, 2026
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
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Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.61(a) · A facility shall provide indoor child care space for individual and group small muscle activity.
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.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
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.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
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.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.
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.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 7, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
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.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
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.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(2)(i) · A facility person's record shall include verification of age.
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.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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 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.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
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.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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, 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.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.132(a) · If emergency medical care is needed for a child, the parent shall be contacted as soon as practical in the best interest of the child. If the parent cannot be reached, the operator shall record in writing the reason emergency care was required and the attempts made to inform the parent.
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.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 30, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(7) · A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.
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.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 30, 2023
Category: health medication. 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). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position 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.
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76/3270.77(a) · 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. 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: 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.
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 9 children's file and there were no updated health records for child #2.
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THERE WERE NO PROTECTIVE RECEPTABLE COVERS IN THE OUTLETS IN ROOM 34.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 25, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THE CABINET IN ROOM 12 WAS UNLOCKED AND CONTAINED CLEANING SUPPLIES.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 25, 2022
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, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH AND THE WATER TEMPERATURE IN CHILDRENS BATHROOM WAS AT 118° F.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 25, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.