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Free, publicaly-funded, high-quality early preschool education for all families living within the city limits of Philadelphia, eligible for children ages 3 and 4 before September 1st.. We believe every child deserves a strong start, regardless of family finances.
A state funded kindergarten-readiness program that provides free, high-quality pre-kindergarten to eligible 3-4 year old children. Available to all families living within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania within a certain annual income range.
The birth-to-age-3 companion to Head Start, offering early learning, health, and family support services for eligible infants, toddlers, and expectant families.
Brightside Academy – 48th & Lancaster is an accredited child care and school readiness provider in West Philadelphia (Mantua). We service children from 6-weeks- to 12-years-old and are conveniently located near Checkers, The Crab House, Family Dollar, Discovery Charter School and Sister Clare Muhammad Park. Our caring staff provides nurturing care in a safe, modern, state-of-the-art learning environment. We proudly accept CCIS and PHMC’s Head Startquality program.
Children are born eager to learn. Brightside Academy’s curriculum helps lead children to their full potential and prepares them for success in school and beyond.
Our kindergarten readiness programs teach age-appropriate lessons that encourage development in a safe and nurturing environment. Trained and experienced teachers care for and educate infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in the areas of reading, math, communication and exploration daily.
Kids enrolled at Brightside Academy – 48th & Lancaster receive FREE diapers, training pants, and wipes while attending the academy!
School-age children benefit from before- and after-school care in a supervised and enriching environment and from a fun summer camp program when school is not in session.
CONVENIENT FOR FAMILIES
Brightside Academy 48th & Lancaster is open from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday. There are many schools, businesses, a WIC office, banks and other organizations located nearby. We are convenient to families living in Mantua Homes among other areas. Public transit serves the area: Route 10, Route 15 buses.
Explore additional Brightside Academy Philadelphia child care and education locations on our website.
Kyesha Moody
Regional Manager
Diane Garrison
Academy Director
We serve children from 6 weeks to 12 years old across our various programs, including infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children.
Our academies are open Monday through Friday, with extended care available from 6:00Â a.m. to 6:30 p.m. depending on the Academy location to support working families. Hours may vary slightly by location, so please check your local center’s page or contact us to confirm.
Yes. We accept child care subsidies and vouchers, and we partner with programs like Head Start, Pre-K Counts, PHL Pre-K, and ELRC to make quality early education accessible. Our team can help you determine what you may qualify for.
We maintain low student-to-teacher ratios to give every child individual attention, with ratios that follow state licensing standards and vary by age group. Our infant and toddler classrooms have the smallest ratios, and ratios increase as children get older.
Getting started is easy. You can enroll online, call us, or schedule a tour to visit in person. Once you reach out, our enrollment team will walk you through availability, program options, and any paperwork needed to secure your child’s spot.
Yes. We provide three nutritious meals a day plus snacks that meet USDA nutrition standards, and they’re offered free of charge to families who qualify. Our menus are designed to satisfy both the dietary needs and the tastebuds of growing children.
