BRIGHTSIDE ACADEMY EARLY CARE EDUCATION
Licensed for 130 children. Takes CCW and offers Head Start.
415 Smithfield St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222
Listing details last changed Jun 29, 2026
BRIGHTSIDE ACADEMY EARLY CARE EDUCATION is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Capacity
130
License & details for BRIGHTSIDE ACADEMY EARLY CARE EDUCATION
- Facility type
- Child care center
- Child care provided at any one time for seven or more children who are not related to the operator. Source: 55 Pa. Code §3270.4, PA Department of Human Services (opens in a new tab)
- License status
- licensed
- Expired
- Oct 7, 2026
- Legal entity
- Brightside Academy Pittsburgh LLC
- School district
- Pittsburgh SD
- County
- Allegheny
- Accepts subsidy
- Yes
Programs & services
- Public programs
- Head StartChildcare subsidy vouchers
License and inspection timeline for BRIGHTSIDE ACADEMY EARLY CARE EDUCATION
First licensed
April 2026
less than a year on the state record
An inspection is a visit by state licensing staff to check that a program follows health and safety rules. Inspection reports are public records. Where the state record has them, we show the most recent date and how many are on record; the state’s reports have the details.
How it compares in Pittsburgh
| Measure | This center | Typical in Pittsburgh |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 130 children | 76 children |
| Years licensed | 0.5 years | 0.6 years |
Pittsburgh has 269 licensed centers. BRIGHTSIDE ACADEMY EARLY CARE EDUCATION is one of 247 that accept child care subsidy.
Where BRIGHTSIDE ACADEMY EARLY CARE EDUCATION is
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Paying for care in Pennsylvania
Child Care Works (CCW) (opens in a new tab) is Pennsylvania’s child care subsidy program. Agency: DHS OCDEL, through local Early Learning Resource Centers (ELRCs).
The state record lists this center as accepting subsidy. Confirm with the center before you enroll.
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Questions parents ask about BRIGHTSIDE ACADEMY EARLY CARE EDUCATION
Does BRIGHTSIDE ACADEMY EARLY CARE EDUCATION accept child care subsidy?
The state record lists BRIGHTSIDE ACADEMY EARLY CARE EDUCATION as accepting child care subsidy, such as Pennsylvania's child care subsidy program (CCW). Confirm with the center before you enroll.
Does BRIGHTSIDE ACADEMY EARLY CARE EDUCATION offer Pre-K or Head Start?
The state record lists BRIGHTSIDE ACADEMY EARLY CARE EDUCATION as taking Head Start. Ask the center about openings and how to apply.
How many children is BRIGHTSIDE ACADEMY EARLY CARE EDUCATION licensed for?
The state record lists a capacity of 130 children. Capacity is the most the license allows, not how many children are enrolled today.
Is BRIGHTSIDE ACADEMY EARLY CARE EDUCATION licensed, and when was it last inspected?
The Pennsylvania record lists BRIGHTSIDE ACADEMY EARLY CARE EDUCATION's license status as licensed. The state's own reports have the details.
Where this information comes from
Licensing details on this page come from public records kept by Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services (opens in a new tab)
This information is sourced from public records and may be incomplete or out of date. For the most current and accurate details, please verify directly with Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services or contact the center directly. Clear Day does not rate, rank or endorse any center.
Data updated Oct 26, 2026 · Source: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services public records · Check this license on COMPASS Provider Search (Pennsylvania) (opens in a new tab) · How we compile this →
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