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Home › PA › Philadelphia › Brightside Academy Early Care Education
4047 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia PA 19104 · License #CER-00242448 · Center · Child Care Center
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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 # -- 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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 07/16/2025, the Certification Representative reviewed the personnel records of Staff #1 and Staff #2. The review found that Staff #1's file did not contain a National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance, and Staff #2's file was missing a current Child Abuse Clearance.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 16, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
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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 STAFF WERE CLEANING TOYS, A CHILD WAS ABLE TO REACH ONE OF THE TOYS AND SPILLED SOME OF THE CLEANING SOLUTION ON HIS PANTS.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 11, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
During the renewal inspection on 06/15/23 the first aid kit located in classroom #8 was missing gauze. The first aid kit located in the gym was missing scissors and soap.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 15, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(8) · A health report shall include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.
On 6/21/22, the health report reviewed for child #1 did not include a statement that age appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 18, 2022
Category: health medication. 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.
On 6/21/22, the staff file reviewed for staff #3 did not include an annual written evaluation.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 21, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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 on 6/8/22 there were (4) missing outlet covers in the indoor play space and (2) missing outlet covers in classroom #5.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 21, 2022
Category: physical safety. 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 on 6/8/22 toxic materials (bleach, insecticides, disinfectant) were observed in unlocked utility closet next to staff bathroom. There were also toxic materials (buckets of paint) observed behind unlocked door leading to basement. Both unlocked doors were accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 21, 2022
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 6/8/22 there were areas of peeling paint on the walls in classroom #1.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 20, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(4) · A health report shall include information regarding abnormal results of screening tests for vision, hearing or lead poisoning.
On 6/21/22, the health report reviewed for child #2 did not include assessment or screening tests for vision, hearing or lead. Health report for child #1 did not include assessment or screening tests for vision and hearing.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 18, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(5) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.
On 6/21/22, the health report reviewed for child #1 did not include record of ongoing vaccines in accordance with schedule recommended by the ACIP.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 18, 2022
Category: health medication. 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
On 6/21/22, the staff file reviewed for staff #1, staff #2 and staff #3, were missing two written nonfamily references.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 21, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.61 · Measurement and use of indoor child care space.
During the renewal inspection on 6/8/22 classroom #5 was being used to store infant/toddler buggies, plastic buckets, and utility case unrelated to child care being offered.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 8, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.