Build a Meaningful
Connection Around Education

Fostering lifelong learning, building strong communities, and championing

diversity and inclusion in early education.

Programs We Offer
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Over 30 Years of
Experience
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32 Locations
Throughout PA
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Serving Up to 5,000
Children Daily
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Highly Credentialed
Educators

A Mutual Investment In Your Child’s Future Success

Brightside Academy provides a positive environment that promotes the cognitive, physical, and social-emotional development of your little ones. With more than 30+ years in the industry as the largest early educational organization in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, our education program combines modern facilities with a nationally recognized early education curriculum to foster growth and learning within every child. We partner with your family to focus on your child’s individual needs at each developmental stage and provide them with the tools needed to cultivate success at each developmental stage, whether that’s preparing for preschool, kindergarten, or elementary school. Our dedication and passion for healthy child development is why families continue to choose Brightside Academy for child care.

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Core Values

S.M.I.L.E.S.

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Service

A commitment to support, help, and care for those we serve.

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Mutual Respect

Treat others as you would want to be treated.

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Integrity

To do the right thing for our children, parents and staff.

Leadership

Setting an example by inspiring and being helpful toward others.

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Excellence

If you are going to do it, do it great.

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Supportive Environment

Promoting laughter and joy in everything we do!

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Leadership

Setting an example by inspiring and being helpful toward others.

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Excellence

If you are going to do it, do it great.

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Supportive Environment

Promoting laughter and joy in everything we do!

Enriching Your Child at Every Stage of Life

At Brightside, we are dedicated to unlocking potential and fostering lifelong learning. From the early days of exploration to the exciting milestones of childhood, we embrace each stage, cultivating a foundation for lifelong success.

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Child Care

Brightside provides an excellent environment for infants and young children to discover the world.

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Preschool

Our preschool program prepares children for kindergarten entry with the tools they need to succeed.

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Before &
After School

We offer tutoring with enriching supervision for school-aged children before or after school.

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Summer
Camp

Our engaging summer camp provides a variety of experiences for children ages 3 to 12.

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Why Families & Children Agree
Brightside Is THE Place to Be

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Partnerships

We love our communities and partner with local organizations. We offer child care and educational programs in partnership with Head Start, Pre-K Counts, local school districts, and others.

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Safe & Secure

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Quality & Credentials

We are recognized by esteemed early childhood accreditation programs, such as Keystone STARS, NAEYC and NECPA. All of our locations have achieved STAR 3 or STAR 4 ratings.

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Convenient Service

For your convenience, Brightside Academy operates more than 30 locations with accommodating hours to support busy families.

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Nurturing Environment

Modern facilities combined with exceptional teachers and fun educational tools make every Brightside Academy optimal for learning.

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Steps to Success

Our educational programs include an evidence-based curriculum grounded in the science of brain development and best practices in early childhood education.

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Referral Program

We reward our families with $100 for each new referred family who enrolls⁠— up to $600 per year! There are more benefits as well.

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Nutritious Menu

Our menus meet the nutrition standards of USDA as well as the tastebud requirements of infants and school-age children!

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More Than Education - Experience that Sparks Success

Brightside Academy provides everything young infants need to prepare for success in the school year ahead with a challenging curriculum in a clean, safe and engaging environment where we foster individual growth.

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Tiny Tales Blog

Apr 4th, 2024

Brightside Academy Welcomes Passionate, Long-Tenured Healthcare Executive as New Chief Operating Officer

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Dec 20th, 2023

Creating a Nurturing Environment: The Secret Sauce Behind Happy Kids

At Brightside Academy, we understand that a nurturing environment is the cornerstone of a child’s happiness and development. From the moment children step through our doors, our commitment to fostering a supportive atmosphere becomes evident….

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Building a Bright Future Together!

At Brightside Academy, every day is an adventure, filled with learning, laughter and lifelong friendships. We’re your child’s home away from home!

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Program Partnerships & Credentials

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