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Home › PA › Philadelphia › Brightside Academy Early Care Education
801 N 48th St, Philadelphia PA 19139 · License #CER-00241524 · Center · Child Care Center
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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.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the clean supplies under the sink in an unlocked cabinet in room 1.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.161(a) · Food stored, prepared or served shall be clean, wholesome, free from spoilage, free from adulteration and safe for human consumption.
While conducting my inspection I observed cleaning spray on top of the food in the cabinet in room 1.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the bottles in the infant room were not labeled with the children's names.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2026
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.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
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 12, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
During my investigation I found that staff one was not supervising the children at the time of the incident.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the toilet in the blue bathroom did not flush properly.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 7, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.101(a) · Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use.
While conducting my inspection I observed that room 7 did not have a sufficient amount play equipment and material which meant the room was not set up.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 7, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the classrooms did not have appropriate child size chairs.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 7, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(e) · A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.
While conducting my inspection I observed that room 7 did not have a posted transportation plan.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 7, 2025
Category: transportation. 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.
During my investigation, It was observed that staff 1 was not properly supervising all of the children while outside in the play space.
Corrected Corrected by May 12, 2025
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.
During my investigation, it was founded that staff 1, 2, left a child unattended in the hallway.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 6, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.163(a)(1) · A lunch or dinner prepared at the facility for children of toddler age or older shall include at least one dairy product.
During my inspection I observed that some of the children in room 1 was not being given a dairy during lunch.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 27, 2024
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 my inspection I observed that the light in room 3 flashing on and off.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 27, 2024
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.
During my inspection I observed that the paint was peeling behind the trash can in the infant room.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 27, 2024
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.
During my inspection I observed that the rubber was coming off the corner of the shelf.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 27, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.111(a) · A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group.
During my inspection I observed that room 6 did not have a posted daily schedule.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 27, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a)(1) · Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.
During my inspection I observed that staff 1 did not know who they were assigned responsibility for.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 27, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 4, did not have the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 27, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2, did not have their arrival and departure times.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 27, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 3, did not include health insurance coverage and policy number.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 27, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(a)(3) · The initial health report for an older toddler or preschool child shall be dated no more than 1 year prior to the first day of attendance at the facility.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 5, did not have a current physical.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 27, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.
During my inspection I observed that staff 2 did not wash the child hands after diapering.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 27, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.166(1) · A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.
During my inspection I observed that the child 6 did not have a written feeding schedule from the parent.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 27, 2024
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.70(b) · If the indoor temperature exceeds 82° F in a child care space, a means of mechanical air circulation must be operating.
During my investigation, I recevied documentation that confirms that the building temperature was above 82 degrees.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 29, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.106(d) · Crib and playpen slats may be no more than 2 3/8 inches apart.
During my walkthrough I observed that the cot was not more than 2 3/8 inches apart.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 29, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
During my investigation I observed that the front door was broken and could not lock.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 29, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.70(b) · If the indoor temperature exceeds 82° F in a child care space, a means of mechanical air circulation must be operating.
During my investigation, I received documentation that confirms that the building temperature was above 82 degrees.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 29, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
During the renewal inspection dated 7/17/2023, certification representative observed that a first aid kit, in room numbers 4/5, was on the table and was accessible to the children
Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
During the renewal inspection dated 7/17/2023, certification representative observed that a bookcase, a wooden sink, cabinet, and drawers in room 4/5, and a book case in room 2, were not secure and were a tipping hazard and also a safety hazard.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(f) · The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
During the renewal inspection dated 7/17/2023, certification representative observed that the provider had not sent an updated copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency
Corrected Corrected by Jul 31, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.171(a) · An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.
During the renewal inspection dated 7/17/2023, certification representative observed that local traffic and safety authorities had not been notified annually in writing of the facility location and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 31, 2023
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 renewal inspection dated 9/6/2022, certification representative observed that there was paint peeling on green wall and also on window sill. Also paint is peeling outside room #8 in the hallway.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 6, 2022
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 on 9/6/2022, certification representative observed that the 2nd toilet in boys bathroom did not flush.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 6, 2022
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.
During renewal inspection on 9/6/2022, certification representative observed that in room #1 the cubbies and top of bookcase, the table in room #2, and the cubbies in room 4/5 were soiled.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 6, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
During renewal inspection dated 9/6/2022, certification representative observed that the cubbie in room #7 was not secured to the wall.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 6, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1 did not have emergency plan training.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 30, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
While conducting my inspection I observed that room 3 had a hole in the wall next to the sink.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 30, 2021
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.
While conducting my inspection I observed that room 4/5 had a couple areas that had peeling paint, and in room 6. 1. Peeled paint next to the sink. ( room 4/5) 2. Peeling paint next to the dramatic play area. (room 4/5) 3. Peeling paint by the sink. (room 6)
Corrected Corrected by Aug 30, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.