Child Daycare & PreschoolsPhiladelphia, PA

Brightside Academy Early Care & Education

About

Brightside Academy Early Care & Education is a child daycare & preschools daycare located at 1500 E Erie Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania PA. Find contact info, location details, and similar daycares nearby.

What Parents Say

Brightside Academy receives mostly positive reviews, with parents praising the dedicated staff, caring teachers, and supportive learning environment. However, a small number of parents report concerns about insufficient educational engagement, staff professionalism, and director responsiveness. Overall ratings are predominantly 5/5, with two dissatisfied reviews citing inadequate activities and unprofessional behavior.

caring and dedicated staffwarm and safe environmentstrong teacher-student relationshipsgood communication with parentschild development and learning progresspatient with behavioral issuesfriendly atmospherestructured programming
limited educational activities reportedexcessive free play/sleep timestaff professionalism concernsdirector accessibility and responsivenesscleanliness issuesstaff talking negatively about children

Recent Reviews

3 months ago

I’m so happy that my child attends this Brightside. Every day when I come home, she excitedly tells me about her day, what she learned, and how much fun she had. I’ve watched her grow so much she’s been counting better and learning more ever since she started attending the Pre-K program here. The staff from the director to the teachers truly care about these children. Safety, education, and structure are the most important things I look for in a school, and this location has all of that because of the amazing people who run it every day. The current director, teachers, and staff have created a warm, safe, and supportive environment that my child loves. It’s their dedication that makes this Brightside feel like a second home. We truly need them to stay at this location to keep it the wonderful place it is. Thank you to the director and the dedicated teachers for everything you do. You make a real difference in our children’s lives.

Edited 4 months ago

I LOVE THIS DAYCARE, I HAVE 3 children that attend and the Director and the teachers always make sure that my children are very well taken care of and that their needs are met. The Director and the Teachers are very communicative I always know what’s going on inside the classroom even if I don’t come pick up my kids myself I’m always aware of my kids daily activities. The Staff also have helped provided me with more resources for my children and helping me find summer camps for my children. Please do not replace the team that you have at this daycare!!!

a year ago

This place is so unprofessional, the adults literally sit there and talk about kids. I ask my child how was your day and all he remember is sitting all day until the end of the day. Very dirty and we try talking to the director and she never know what’s going on. Always seem lost. I hear she’s most of the day she’s in the office or on her phone. Some employees even say the director doesn’t even care to fix’s the issues mentioned by many parents. Terrible. Definitely removing my child from this toxic environment.

9 months ago

Ms. J and her staff are incredible. I’ve never felt so comfortable with leaving my child with anyone. Two days into my child being at this center she was coming home asking for Ms. J

10 years ago

Every time I ask my daughter how was her day and did she learn anything, she replies with "I sleep and play." She's 5 some I'm think that's all she really remembers from her day because it was the funnest part of her day. But every time I pick her up they're in the gym. I dropped her off kinda late, they're in the gym. I hate daycares that hire people and the people don't have real compassion for kids. They're just their for the paycheck. the teachers at rude towards the kids. My daughter hasn't said anything about being talked to in a mean way butn again, If it's not a fun event she doesn't really pay attention . I'm gonna find somewhere else for her to go.

Frequently asked questions

Brightside Academy Early Care & Education is a child daycare & preschools childcare facility located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The facility has a capacity of 149 children.
To enroll your child at Brightside Academy Early Care & Education, contact the facility directly to inquire about availability, schedule a tour, and learn about their enrollment process. Be prepared to provide your child's age, any special needs or allergies, and your preferred schedule. Many facilities have waitlists, so it's best to inquire early.
You can verify the licensing status of Brightside Academy Early Care & Education through Pennsylvania's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities in Pennsylvania must meet state standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios.

Contact Information

Address
1500 E Erie Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19124
County
PHILADELPHIA

Details

Daycare Type
Child Daycare & Preschools
Capacity
149 children
Status
OPEN
Coordinates
40.00581, -75.09792

Quality Rating

Keystone STARS

Level 4 out of 4

STAR 4

This rating is part of the state's Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS). Trained evaluators assess staff qualifications, learning environment, curriculum, and family engagement — standards that go beyond basic licensing requirements.

What do the levels mean?

Level 1: Meets basic licensing standards.

Level 2: Exceeds licensing with some quality improvements in place.

Level 3: Demonstrates strong practices in curriculum and staff development.

Level 4: High quality across most assessed areas.