Brightside Academy
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.5 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 4. Structural quality reflects Pennsylvania's licensing baseline. Pennsylvania caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 6 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Keystone STARS STAR 4 (Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 126
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:5 10 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
May 1, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- Supervised at All Times; 2026-05-013270.113(a)
3270.113(a)(1) | Staff assigned to specific children
Mar 31, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Protective Outlet Covers 5 Yrs. or Less; 2026-03-313270.65
3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2026-03-31 | 3270.135(a)(3) | Disposable diapers
Jul 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- General Health and Safety; 2025-07-173270.21
3270.27(c) | Training regarding plan; 2025-07-17 | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) | Fire safety - 1 yr.; 2025-07-17 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2025-07-17 | 3270.75(b) | Inaccessible to children; 2025-07-17 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2025-07-17 | 3270.91(a) | Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed; 2025-07-17 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2025-07-17 | 3270.106(a) | Clean, age appropriate; 2025-07-17 | 3270.106(f) | 2 feet apart; 2025-07-17 | 3270.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2025-07-17 | 3270.131(b)(2) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months; 2025-07-17 | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) | Immunization record/Dismissal policy; 2025-07-17 | 3270.151(c)(2) | Mantoux TB; 2025-07-17 | 3270.166(4) | Bottles labeled; 2025-07-17 | 3270.181(c) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos; 2025-07-17 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso; 2025-07-17 | 3270.131(a) | Health information
Jul 10, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL; 2024-07-103270.32(a)
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2024-07-10 | 3270.131(b)(2) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months; 2024-07-10 | 3270.133(6) | Written consent; 2024-07-10 | 3270.134(a)/3270.152 | Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene; 2024-07-10 | 3270.135(a)(3) | Disposable diapers; 2024-07-10 | 3270.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter; 2024-07-10 | 3270.151(c)(2)(ii) | Record include X-ray results and evaluation; 2024-07-10 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso; 2024-07-10 | 3270.171(a) | Pick-up and drop-off points
Jul 19, 20231 Finding1 Important
- 110º F or Less; 2023-07-193270.69(b)
3270.131(b)(2) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months; 2023-07-19 | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) | Immunization record/Dismissal policy; 2023-07-19 | 3270.182(5) | Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior