At Bright Horizons, our Discovery Driven Learning® approach makes early learning an adventure. Visit us to find out how we nurture your child’s natural curiosity, focus on what interests them most, encourage learning through play, and help them get ready for school success.
Welcome to Bright Horizons at University City
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Center Hours: 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM. Mon to Fri
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3600 Civic Center Blvd, Suite 200, Floor 2, Philadelphia, PA, 19104
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215-495-0042
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Our center is NAEYC Accredited
Meet Andrea, Center Director
Join us for a Summer Camp full of adventure
Summer is for exploration - and Bright Horizons at University City is the place to do it! Action-packed days are full of fun, putting a seasonal spin on science, technology, creative arts, nature - and more.
Tuition Assistance
Funding options available at this center
Child Care Aware of America
Military Child Care partnership
Our Early Education Programs Offer More Than Daycare
For ages 1 month - 6 years (Periodically to 10 yrs)
Health, Safety, and Wellness at Our Center
Your child’s safety and wellness is our top priority. We continue to monitor state and local public health guidelines, look to our medical expert, and use our considerable experience to guide our health and safety practices. Our centers take important steps to ensure the very best for every child, and the Health and Wellness portion of our World at Their Fingertips® curriculum incorporates lessons about these essential topics into every classroom, every day.
Our NAEYC Accreditation
Bright Horizons is committed to 100% NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) accreditation for all of our eligible child care centers and preschools.
Why NAEYC? Based on a multi-step process of continuous evaluation and improvement, NAEYC accreditation is the most comprehensive in the field, ensuring that our programs are informed by research and demonstrate high-quality standards.
NAEYC accreditation is our commitment to families. It is one way we provide the very best care and education for young children. Bright Horizons goes beyond what a traditional daycare would offer in order to establish a strong foundation for success in school and life.
Frequently Asked Questions
We are a private center for University of Pennsylvania Health System employees, however for a limited time we are accepting community enrollment in our preschool classrooms.
Yes, you can park in the 3600 parking garage on the 3rd floor (there is no 2nd floor entrance from the garage). From there you would enter through offices, proceed to the second floor to enter center.
- Start by selecting the Find a Center link on this page.
- Under the center you’re interested in, click the Tuition & Openings button.
- Then, select Schedule Your Visit and fill out the form.
This depends on your child’s age, temperament, and level of maturity. General tips for preparing for the first day of child care include:
- Developing a relationship with your child’s teacher and keeping communication open
- Labeling all items
- Making sure your child has the essentials: bottles, extra clothes, diapers, blanket, and more
- Talking about the first day with your child
- Setting expectations for the new morning routine
- Getting ahead of separation anxiety by creating a “goodbye” routine together
Additional information on our research-backed curriculum can be found here. To find a center near you, click Find a Center in the top right corner of the Bright Horizons home page.
