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Home › PA › Philadelphia › Brightside Academy Early Care Education
1627 MEADOW ST, Philadelphia PA 19124 · License #CER-00254245 · Center · Child Care Center
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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 the complaint investigation, it was determined that Staff #1 did not observe how Child #1 sustained scratches to the face. Staff was unable to explain when, where, or how the injury occurred.
Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
During the complaint investigation, it was verified Staff #1 struck Child #1 on the mouth.
Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
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
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.
Certification reviewed staff #1, #2, #,4, #5, #6 and #7 and observed emergency plan training was not in record.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.
Certification rep reviewed staff #5 and #7 record and observed completion of annual fire safety training was not in record.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2026
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). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 3- 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 #--3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Certification rep reviewed staff #3 record and observed New Jersey out of states clearance was not obtained and in record.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2026
Category: supervision. 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 certification rep observed water damaged brown stained ceiling tiles in room # 20. Ceiling tile in the back hallway was observed missing and not replaced. Cert rep observed kitchen refrigerator and kitchen floor unclean.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(b) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
During the renewal inspection it was observed written documentation of 30-day testing of a fire detection device or system was not documented in the fire drill log.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.51/3270.113(a)(1) · 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. 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.
Certification rep observed staff #1 in the older toddler classroom alone with 7 toddlers, the youngest child in age at the time was 2 years in age. Certification rep observed a child left alone in the Pre-K classroom while leaving the facility. Certification rep returned the child to the next-door classroom. Certification rep counted 22 children with 2 teachers, the youngest in age was 3 years in age.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2024
Category: supervision. 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 certification rep observed chip paint in room #6, #8, and #13. Room #19 has two broken tiles in the left side of the room wall and two holes on the left and middle part of the room. Room #3 floor was observed to be unclean.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 1, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(1) · A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
During the renewal inspection certification rep reviewed child #1 record and observed last date of physical examination on record was 1/5/23.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 1, 2024
Category: health medication. 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 certification rep reviewed s staff #1 record and observed High school diploma on record was blurred out and not readable at the time of inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2024
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.
At the time of renewal inspection observed that some ceiling tiles in the gym play space were missing, some had signs of water damage.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 7, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.
At the time of renewal inspection observed that refrigerator in the infant room was not maintaining food at 45° F or below. Thermometer was showing temperature of 45° F.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2023
Category: nutrition. 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.
At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact information of child #2 did not include health insurance policy number under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.
At the time of renewal inspection, immunization record of child #1 and #2 did not include influenza immunization recommended by ACIP. A letter of exemption was not observed in the file of child #1 and #2.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a) · 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.
During the renewal inspection on, file of staff person #1 did not include a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting. A health assessment on file was conducted more than 12 months ago.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.52 · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). Three staff would be required for a group of 15 children that ranged in age from older toddler to young school age.
At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection, in Preschool Room observed 15 children ranging in age from older toddler to young school age with only 2 staff persons present.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 4, 2022
Category: ratio. 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.
At the time of renewal inspection, document that staff person #7 and #8 received training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment was not observed.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 8, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire.
At the time of renewal inspection, verificaiton of complete Health and Safety training of staff person #7 required within 90 days of hire was not observed.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 8, 2022
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). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 7 and #8 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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 # 7 and #8 must be removed from child care position by close of business.
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #7 and #8 did not include NSOR Certificates and Disclosure Statements.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 8, 2022
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
At the time of renewal inspection, written evaluation of staff person #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 was conducted more than 12 months ago. Staff evaluation of staff person #1, #2, #5 was conducted on 10/19/20, staff evaluation of staff person #3 and #4 was conducted on 11/12/20
Corrected Corrected by Mar 8, 2022
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.
At the time of renewal inspection observed peeling paint on the walls near toilets in boys bathrooms.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 14, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(2)(i) · A facility person's record shall include verification of age.
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #8 did not include verification of age.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 8, 2022
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.
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #8 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 8, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(b) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
At the time of renewal inspection, provider did not provide proof of purchase and date of purchase of an interconnected fire detection system.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 8, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(1) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.
At the time of renewal inspection, emergency plan did not include accommodations for shelter of children during lock-down.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 14, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.