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How Playtime Boosts Child Development

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….

Fueling Growing Minds with Healthy Snacks

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…

Celebrating Achievements in Early Childhood

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…

Building Strong Relationships for Child Success

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…

The Benefits of Outdoor Play for Kids

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…

Why Fine Motor Skills Are Essential For Kids

25 Years Later, Former Brightside Student Turned Teacher Earns A.A. Degree in Education

We are excited to announce that Robert Simpson, PHLpreK Lead Teacher at Mellon, recently earned his Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education from Harcum College. Robert attended our 56th & Woodland Avenue academy from ages…

Brightside Academy in the community, assisting victims of the Fairmount Fire

Thursday, January 20, 2022, Brightside Academy had the distinct honor to be a part of a very special presentation in our community! BSA along with other organizations in the Philadelphia Area was able to come…

Brightside Academy and Rite Aid host on site COVID-19 vaccination clinic for frontline essential childcare staff and educators

Pittsburgh, PA (March 22, 2021) – Brightside Academy has partnered with Rite Aid to administer COVID-19 vaccines at an on-site clinic for their early education childcare professionals. On Saturday, March 20, 2021, Brightside Academy hosted its first vaccination clinic at their regional training center in Philadelphia for educators to obtain the COVID-19 vaccine.

WELCOME BACK Raina Kelly, New Pittsburgh Regional Vice President

It is with tremendous excitement, that we officially welcome back Ms. Raina Kelly to our Pittsburgh region as the Regional Vice President. Raina has been with Brightside for 20+ years, and held many different positions….

Welcome Aboard: Kim Kemp, PHR, SHRM-SCP, New VP of Human Resources

Year 2020 has brought changes to many organizations. Employees and leaders are finding new ways to navigate and thrive given our new normal. Brightside Academy is excited to welcome our new VP of Human Resources,…

Congratulations to Aliyia Brown, BSA District Director!

Brightside Academy is pleased to announce that Aliyia Brown has been promoted to District Director within the Philadelphia Region, reporting to Interim RVP, Sharen Woodley. Aliyia will support field operations for multiple academies including 23rd…

Congratulations to Aliyia Brown, BSA District Director!

Brightside Academy is pleased to announce that Aliyia Brown has been promoted to District Director within the Philadelphia Region, reporting to Interim RVP, Sharen Woodley. Aliyia will support field operations for multiple academies including 23rd…

BSA Leaders Chosen as Diversity Presenters for 2020 ECE Summit

Brightside Academy is happy to share that Ms. Sharen Woodley, Interim Regional Vice President of Philadelphia, and Ms. Tracy Sammons Venonsky, Director of Quality Assurance, have been chosen as diversity presenters for this year’s Early Learning Virtual Summit. On…

4th of July Holiday Message

During these extraordinary times, with the 4th of July holiday around the corner, let us celebrate the core values that strengthen our communities and our country. Values such as caring, unity, social justice, partnership, excellence…

Brightside Joins Commemoration of Juneteenth, Academies Closed on June 19

Dear Brightside Family, With genuine compassion and sincerity to strengthen our communities through the ongoing commitment of service, this year Brightside Academy will join with the initiative to recognize Juneteenth this coming Friday, June 19th….

May 30 Coronavirus Update

PHILADELPHIA LOCATIONS: As a follow up to Governor Tom Wolf’s announcement, Philadelphia will be moving to the Yellow Phase. We are permitted to reopen on June 5. We will utilize June 5 as an in-service…

Keri Driscoll Joins BSA as Senior VP of Operations

Brightside Academy is proud to announce the hiring of Keri Driscoll as our new Senior VP of Operation. Keri brings over two decades of leadership and operations experience in the early childhood education and retail…