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Home › PA › Philadelphia › Brightside Academy Early Care & Education
4829 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia PA 19131 · License #CER-00247488 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.113(d) · A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.
During complaint investigation on 5/21/26, while conducting investigation, it was determined that on 5/19/26, Staff # 1 used harsh language to a parent and in the presence of children.
Corrected Corrected by May 21, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
During unannounced monitoring on 10/14/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's hot water read at 122 degrees
Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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 unannounced monitoring on 10/14/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Room # 9 had an active leak in the ceiling
Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2025
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
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(b) · The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.
During renewal inspection on 9/3/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's emergency plan was last updated on 2/23/24
Corrected Corrected by Sep 17, 2025
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 # --1 may not work in a childcare 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 #--1- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During renewal inspection on 9/3/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 did not have documentation of out of sate clearances in file
Corrected Corrected by Sep 3, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.34(a) · A director is responsible for the general management of the facility, including the minimum duties described at §3270.34(a)(1) - (6).
During renewal inspection on 9/3/25, Cert Rep observed the following: There was no file for the director onsite. Staff # 3 did not meet the requirements for the position
Corrected Corrected by Sep 3, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
During renewal inspection on 9/3/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2's file did not have documentation of annual staff evaluation in file
Corrected Corrected by Sep 17, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.37(c) · An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.
During renewal inspection on 9/3/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 5 listed as an Aide was alone in the classroom during nap time
Corrected Corrected by Sep 3, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
During renewal inspection on 9/3/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility' s hot water measured from 120 degrees - 142 degrees
Corrected Corrected by Sep 3, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(a) · A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.
During renewal inspection on 9/3/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have a first aid kit in Rooms 1, 3, 5,
Corrected Corrected by Sep 3, 2025
Category: health medication. 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 renewal inspection on 9/3/25, Cert Rep observed the following: -The ceiling in the playroom was soiled - Room # 1, and Room # 6 needed cleaning - Room # 6 had a ripped chair (corrected) - Room # 6 skirting towards the back of the classroom on the lower wall was peeled
Corrected Corrected by Sep 17, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.106(a) · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.
During renewal inspection on 9/3/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The cots in the toddler room were not labeled
Corrected Corrected by Sep 3, 2025
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.
During renewal inspection on 9/3/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The thermometer in the infant room read 48 degrees
Corrected Corrected by Sep 17, 2025
Category: nutrition. 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. Children must be supervised at all times.
During renewal inspection on 9/3/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 5 was observed being on the cellphone in the classroom while children were getting ready to nap
Corrected Corrected by Sep 3, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(3) · The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).
During renewal inspection on 9/3/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 3's file did not have documentation of a child service report in file
Corrected Corrected by Sep 17, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.61 · Measurement and use of inodoor child care space.
During renewal inspection on 9/3/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have the following room set up and ready to receive children in care. Room # 1
Corrected Corrected by Sep 17, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(f)/3270.171(a) · 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. 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 child care facility.
During renewal inspection on 9/3/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have annual documentation of sending the emergency plan to the local municipality and notifying the local traffic authority of the location of the facility and vehicular route
Corrected Corrected by Sep 17, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
During renewal inspection on 9/3/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 did not have documentation of 12 clock hours of childcare in file
Corrected Corrected by Sep 17, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
During renewal inspection on 9/23/24, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's water tested at 118 degrees
Corrected Corrected by Sep 23, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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 AUGUST 18, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT INCLUDE AN UPDATED YEARLY EVALUATION.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 2, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(d) · One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at §3270.75(c).
ON AUGUST 18, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FIRST AID KIT IN THE INFANT ROOM THAT IS USED TO ACCOMPANY STAFF AND CHILDREN ON EXCURSIONS DID NOT CONTAIN A BOTTLE OF WATER. (CORRECTED ON SITE).
Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
ON AUGUST 18, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR CHILD #1 HAD AN EXPIRED HEALTH ASSESSMENT ON FILE.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 2, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
ON AUGUST 18, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE A COMPLETED EMERGENCY DRILL LOG AVAILIBLE.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 2, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
ON AUGUST 18, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FACILITY UPDATED EMERGENCY PLAN HAD NOT BEEN SENT TO THEIR LOCAL MUNICIPALITY.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 2, 2022
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.
ON AUGUST 26TH 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THERE WAS PEELING CHIPPED PAINT LOCATED IN CLASSROOM #4 AND IN BATHROOM #1. (CORRECTED ON SITE).
Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2021
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.
ON AUGUST 26TH 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; IN ROOM #4 (TODDLER CLASSROOM) THERE WAS TWO LYSOL SPRAY BOTTLES LOCATED UNDER THE UNLOCKED CHANGING TABLE ASSESSIBLE TO THE CHILDREN. (CORRECTED ON SITE).
Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2021
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.
ON AUGUST 26TH 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1 WAS MORE THEN 24MONTH OLD.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 27, 2021
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(2) · An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.
ON AUGUST 26TH 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #2 AND STAFF PERSON #3 DID NOT INCLUDE UPDATED TUBERCULOSIS SCREENING BY THE MANTOUX METHOD.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 8, 2021
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.