Bright Horizons’ programs are much more than baby daycare. Our early education programs provide enriching learning experiences for children as young as six weeks, along with convenient schedules and support for working families. In each of our Philadelphia baby care centers, you’ll find research-based programs and welcoming environments carefully designed to support all your baby’s exciting developmental milestones.
Bright Horizons baby care in Philadelphia
Bright Horizons combines high-quality child care and early learning experiences that have a profound impact on children for life.
In our baby care centers throughout the Philadelphia area, you’ll find classrooms where your child can safely explore, with teachers who support today’s big milestones and tomorrow’s leaps toward the future. Designed by experts and facilitated by educators, our programs help each child discover their individual talents and strengths and become confident learners for life.
What’s different about Bright Horizon baby care? We offer:
- Discovery-driven learning programs that inspire curiosity, encourage exploration, and prepare children for each new stage of development.
- Convenient locations, individualized programs, and flexible schedules that fit your needs.
- Primary caregivers assigned to each child for one-to-one moments of caring, play, and communication.
- Sensory-rich spaces designed specifically for babies, with soft places to roll over, pull up, crawl and explore.
- Practices for safety, security, and cleanliness that meet or exceed local, state, and national guidelines.
- Teachers and caregivers who are early childhood education professionals.
What to expect from our Philadelphia baby care centers
Each of our early learning centers offers a discovery-driven curriculum with a science-informed framework for excellence in early education. Our programs provide support for whole-child development, promote self-confidence, teach 21st-century skills, and prepare children for success in kindergarten and beyond.When you enroll in one of our Philadelphia baby care centers, your child will benefit from six Signature Practices for infants that encourage exploration, foster discovery, and stimulate early learning.
- Prime times are moments of one-on-one interaction with a primary caregiver that build nurturing relationships and self-confidence through everyday moments of connection.
- Daily reading exposes babies to age-appropriate books that support vocabulary development, listening skills, and a love of reading.
- Art activities promote creativity through music, pretend play, and finger painting.
- Treasure baskets are full of natural and everyday objects that inspire curiosity and encourage exploration.
- Outdoor discovery provides times for babies to explore nature, build motor development, and enhance sensory development.
- Sign language — basic signs like “please” and “more” — helps babies communicate their needs and build language skills.
The amazing teachers caring for your baby
When you choose a Bright Horizons Philadelphia baby care center for your infant, you’ll be amazed by the teachers at the heart of our program. These passionate, knowledgeable, highly trained individuals have dedicated their careers to early education. We support them with our own award-winning training and opportunities to advance their careers and skills through training, certificates, and college degrees (for free!).
Our teachers have a remarkable knack for understanding what motivates each child to learn, and they support their interests through exploration and discovery. Our one-of-a-kind child assessment process gives our teachers real-time insight into your child’s development and how they can best nurture and support it.
How to compare Philadelphia baby care centers
Here are some important things to look for as you compare different Philadelphia baby care options.A convenient location
Some parents prefer a daycare close to work so they can pop in to visit their child on a break. Others like a center close to home, which may be more convenient on days when they travel or work outside the office.
Classroom environments
Baby care centers should be designed for this joyful stage of discovery. Look for furniture that’s sized for the youngest of children, environments that focus on safety, ample space to move and explore, and soft and cozy spaces for quiet time.
Early learning programs
An early learning curriculum should meet the interests and needs of each age group and promote social-emotional development. Programming should be completely personalized to the needs of each baby, and classroom experiences should provoke curiosity and allow open-ended exploration with the guidance of teachers.
Health and safety
Health and safety protocols should include specific policies for how illnesses and injuries are managed, how many teachers work with each group, how children are supervised, how cleanliness is ensured, and how physical facilities are secured.
Responsive, caring teachers
With younger children, the most effective caregivers will be on the floor, engaging each child at that level. Teachers should interact with children in a pleasant tone. Be sure to ask about how teachers are hired and trained, and what the retention rate is.
Parent partnerships
The top-quality baby daycares are inclusive and welcome all families. Centers should proactively engage parents and welcome open, ongoing dialogue and conversation.
Licensing and accreditation
All child care providers must be licensed by the state. Be sure to ask about additional accreditations and certificates demonstrating a center’s commitment to higher quality standards.
