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
Our Early Education Programs Offer More Than Daycare
For ages 1 month - 6 years (Periodically to 11 yrs)
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 Request Details 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
Please submit an inquiry to your center(s) of interest with a request for tuition information. We recommend scheduling a visit at the same time (this can be done on the same form).
Safety is our top priority, and it’s part of our everyday routine. All of our centers follow expert-informed health, safety, and security policies and allergy protocols. Additionally, health, safety, and wellness are built right into our curriculum, and our classrooms and spaces are safely designed for learning and exploration.