Brightside Academy Early Education
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.4 / 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.1 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 4. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 7 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected March 2026). The structural rating also includes Pennsylvania's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. 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
- 188
- 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 Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Mar 18, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Training Regarding Plan; 2026-03-183270.27(c)
3270.31(e)(4)(i) | Age and Training; 2026-03-18 | 3270.113(a)(1) | Staff assigned to specific children; 2026-03-18 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
Sep 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Toxic Plants Not Permitted; 2025-09-243270.66(d)
3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-09-24 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2025-09-24 | 3270.82(g) | Clean and good repair; 2025-09-24 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2025-09-24 | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.131(e)(3) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Dis; 2025-09-24 | 3270.135(a)(3) | Disposable diapers; 2025-09-24 | 3270.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter; 2025-09-24 | 3270.27(f) | Emergency plan
Sep 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Training Regarding Plan; 2024-09-093270.27(c)
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2024-09-09 | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) | Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to ; 2024-09-09 | 3270.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2024-09-09 | 3270.66(b) | Original container; 2024-09-09 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2024-09-09 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2024-09-09 | 3270.107 | Refrigerator; 2024-09-09 | 3270.131(b)(1) | Infant: updated health report every 6 months; 2024-09-09 | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(c) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Eme; 2024-09-09 | 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) | Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test; 2024-09-09 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references; 2024-09-09 | 3270.95(a) | Devices must be compliant; 2024-09-09 | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) | Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
Jan 29, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Staff Assigned to Specific Children3270.113(a)(1)
Nov 30, 20231 Finding1 Important
- No Ridicule or Threaten Harm; 2023-11-303270.113(c)
3270.113(d) | No harsh language
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None