Brightside Academy/hill-Hazelwood
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 11 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected February 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
- Licensed capacity
- 148
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Feb 23, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Training Regarding Plan; 2026-02-233270.27(c)
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) | Fire safety - 1 yr.; 2026-02-23 | 3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2026-02-23 | 3270.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2026-02-23 | 3270.82(h) | Handwashing signs; 2026-02-23 | 3270.91(a) | Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed; 2026-02-23 | 3270.107 | Refrigerator; 2026-02-23 | 3270.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2026-02-23 | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2026-02-23 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2026-02-23 | 3270.131(a) | Health information; 2026-02-23 | 3270.171(a) | Pick-up and drop-off points
Nov 20, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Every 60 Days; 2025-11-203270.94(a)(1)
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
Aug 18, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Posted in Group Space3270.111(b)
Jun 20, 20251 Finding1 Important
- General Health and Safety; 2025-06-203270.21
3270.113(a) | Supervised at all times; 2025-06-20 | 3270.113(a)(1) | Staff assigned to specific children; 2025-06-20 | 3270.132(a) | Contact parent/keep record
Mar 31, 20251 Finding1 Important
- General Health and Safety; 2025-03-313270.21
3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-03-31 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None