CONTACT CAREERS PARENT PORTAL TAKE A TOUR ENROLL NOW SERVICES LOCATIONS ABOUT US Why Brightside Academy What sets us apart from typical child care services is our commitment to serving children of all families. Our modern facilities, nutritious menus, and qualified staff members create a stimulating learning environment to foster your child’s development. Here’s why we are the best option for early education and child care. Nurturing Environments The elements of our environment include: Safety: Secure entrances/exits, sign-in and sign-out journals, dedicated janitorial and maintenance techs Classroom Layout: Education suites, educational age appropriate learning and play supplies, books, blocks, sand and art materials; appropriate teacher/student ratios Purposeful Play: Indoor and/or outdoor gyms; creative and engaging activities Family Partnerships: Collaborative, positive relationship between teachers, children and families; experienced academy leadership; family communication and feedback processes Convenient Locations and Hours Brightside Academy operates more than 60 locations in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Ohio, and New York. For your convenience our academies are found near schools, public transportation, convenience stores and other local amenities. Accommodating hours of operation ensure your child is learning and being cared for when you need it most. Learning Program Our Steps to Success curriculum is designed to promote kindergarten readiness in infants, toddlers and preschoolers. The key components of Steps to Success include: State-of-the-art child development and learning program Monthly learning modules Weekly lesson plans Family partnership to complement classroom activities Child progress reports Quality and Credentials Brightside Academy is committed to achieving the highest quality credentials in each state we serve. We are recognized by NECPA (National Early Childhood Program Accreditation). Many of our locations have achieved high ratings under state initiatives focused on improving early childhood education including Ohio’s Step Up to Quality and Pennsylvania’s Keystone STARS. Our staff is professionally trained and qualified. We employ experienced academy management and teaching professionals; many with degrees in early childhood education. All employees are hired in compliance with state requirements and qualifications as a base minimum. We provide our staff with ongoing professional development opportunities to continually improve their skills and techniques to help children learn better. Nutritious Menu Our menus meet the nutrition standards of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. We participate in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) to improve the diets of our children and develop activities to help them acquire healthy eating habits. Each day, depending on age, your child will receive: High-quality infant formula Gerber baby food and cereal for infants A nourishing lunch and/or dinner, and A healthy morning snack Convenient Payment Options Brightside Academy offers the convenience to pay by credit card, money orders, checks or cash. In addition, we accept child care vouchers/subsidies from most government-funded programs such as: NY: HRA PA: CCIS OH: Title XX Referral Program We reward our families with $100 for each new referred family who enrolls – up to $600 per year! There are more benefits than you realize when you refer families: Make a positive impact on a child’s kindergarten readiness; reassure your child with familiar, trusted faces while you are away; and bring quality child care peace of mind to family and friends while they work or study. Refer a relative or friend to an academy today! ABOUT US Brightside Insights Family Referral Program Events Parent Testimonials Leadership Team Media Family Appreciation Day Community Involvement Social Media Community Featured News Why Brightside Academy Curriculum Focus Areas Pittsburgh Academic Calendar Philadelphia Academic Calendar Learn More or Take a Tour GO Looking to Enroll? Call us at 866-986-1769 Currently Enrolled and/or have a question? Call us at 877-868-2273 ©2021 Brightside Academy. All Rights Reserved. Equal Opportunity Care Provider. Privacy Policy Services Day Care Preschool Program Before- and After-school Care Summer Camp for Children Twitter Blog Facebook YouTube LinkedIn Locations Ohio Child Care Locations Philadelphia Child Care Locations Pittsburgh Child Care Locations Lucas County Head Start - Toledo, OH Take a Tour About Us Brightside Insights Family Referral Program Events Parent Testimonials Leadership Team Media Family Appreciation Day Community Involvement Social Media Community Featured News Why Brightside Academy Curriculum Focus Areas Resources Aspire Ece Careers Blog Contact ECE News Brightside Academy Credentials: ALL PHILADELPHIA AND PITTSBURGH AREA ACADEMIES ARE OPEN AND OPERATING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS. ***Watch our videos on how we're responding to COVID-19*** +