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Connecting family, community, and system leaders to ensure Philadelphia’s children are strong readers.
Learn MoreThe City of Philadelphia offers free parenting courses, support groups, and Parent Cafés are available to support parents.
Learn MoreWatch videos and do activities with your children to prepare them for school with Ready Rosie.
Learn MoreTrying Together promotes high-quality early education and supports caregivers through advocacy and resources.
Learn MoreThe Pittsburgh Public Schools Early Childhood Education program serves children birth to five, tailored to individual needs.
Learn MorePittsburgh Parent is an online magazine providing parenting resources and local activities for Western Pennsylvania families.
Learn MoreGreater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank ensures access to healthy meals for all, leveraging community support to combat hunger and its root causes across 11 counties.
Learn MoreEarly Learning Resource Centers (ELRCs) are the hub of child care information in your area.
Learn MoreOCDEL partners with stakeholders to provide high-quality early education and support, building a strong foundation for children’s lifelong success in Pennsylvania.
Learn MoreThese resources offer families guidance on early intervention, support services, and advocacy in Pennsylvania.
Learn MoreThe Parent Resource Center offers guidance on quality child care in Pennsylvania, helping parents understand its benefits and access resources for making informed decisions.
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At Brightside Academy, we are proud of what we do for our families and our community. We are privileged to serve our designated corporate charity: the Make-a-Wish Foundation. In addition, many of our local academies give back in their communities through various volunteer and fundraising efforts.
As part of the SNAP-ED program, the Albert Einstein Healthcare Network provides nutrition materials and guides to all teachers. Einstein Nutrition provides the food for tasting and a coloring book associated with those foods in order to introduce children to a wide variety of nutritious foods in a fun, experimental way.
Through our partnership with Children’s Dentistry Clinic, infants, children, adolescents, and those with special healthcare needs can receive oral health education, preventative care, and comprehensive dental care. As well as a pediatric dentist and dental anesthesiologist, we can provide comprehensive care in our Sedation Center.
At Brightside Academy, we’re committed to supporting our families through monthly meetings and workshops that connect them with valuable community resources. Whether it’s helping parents understand the importance of early literacy with the local library, offering financial advice through partnerships with local banks, or promoting dental health with nearby dental offices, we provide the tools families need to thrive both in and out of the classroom.
At Brightside, we understand that financial challenges can impact your family’s well-being. Our Family Funding Resources provide valuable information and tools to help you access the financial support you need. Whether you’re looking for grants, scholarships, or assistance programs, we aim to connect you with the right resources to ease the burden and ensure your family thrives.
Learn MoreEarly Intervention (EI) in PA
Families with young children with developmental delays can get free support through Infant Toddler EI for children 0-3 years old and Elwyn SEEDS for children over 3.
CAP4Kids Early Intervention
Families with young children with developmental delays can take advantage of these free services in Philadelphia. Infant Toddler Early Intervention provides help to children under three years old and Elwyn SEEDS provides assistance to children over three.
CONNECT Early Intervention Hotline
For information on early intervention services throughout Pennsylvania, call 800-692-7288.
Elwyn SEEDS (Special Education for Early Developmental Success
The evaluation and provision of early intervention services to children between the ages of 3 and 5.
Philadelphia Infant Toddler Early Intervention Services
This CDC website explains normal development between the ages of birth and five and what to do if you are concerned about your child.
Philadelphia Infant Toddler Early Intervention Services
The Early Intervention Program provides developmental services for preschoolers ages 0-3 with special needs.
• Call 215-685-4646 for the Office of Child Development and Early Learning
• Contact the Office of Dispute Resolution if you are unhappy with the services provided by EI: 717-346-9320
September is Attendance Awareness Month, and as the school year begins we would like to point out the importance of school attendance, even in the earliest years. Did you know that absenteeism in the…
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We held our 2nd Annual Family Appreciation Day August 20, 2015. Each academy welcomed current and new families as well as community members to learn about our programs and services. Over 1,700 families attended our…
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Our Toledo, Ohio locations hosted a successful Friends and Family Festival on April 24. We partnered with Acelero Learning in 2014 to provide Head Start and Early Head Start services to the area, offering full…
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