Brightside Academy

Brightside Academy offers child care for infants and young children, including children as young as 6 weeks old. It also offers preschool, before and after school care with tutoring and enriching supervision for school-aged children, summer camp for preschool through age 12, and free learning opportunities through partnerships such as Pre-K Counts and Head Start.

Programs

• Child Care — infants and young children; children as young as 6 weeks old · Provides an excellent environment for infants and young children to discover the world.
• Preschool — Prepares children for kindergarten entry with the tools they need to succeed.
• Before & After School — school-aged children · Offers tutoring with enriching supervision for school-aged children before or after school.
• Summer Camp — preschool through age 12 · Provides a variety of fun, educational experiences during the summer months.
• Free Programs — Includes free learning opportunities through partnerships like Pre-K Counts and Head Start; some programs may have income or residency requirements.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–12 years old
• General schedule: Extended care services before and after school; summer camps during the summer months.

About the provider

Brightside Academy has more than 30 years in the industry. Its mission is to provide all families access to an excellent early educational experience that prepares children to be lifelong learners in an ever-changing world. The program is recognized by Keystone STARS, NAEYC, and NECPA, and all locations have achieved STAR 3 or STAR 4 ratings. It also partners with Head Start, Pre-K Counts, local school districts, Early Head Start, PHL Pre-K, ITCS, and CCIS.

Always enrolling new children year-round. Pricing varies by program and by child. Accepts CCW and daycare vouchers. Offers referral reward of $100 for each new referred family who enrolls, up to $600 per year. Some free programs have income guidelines; PHL Pre-K has no income requirements but requires residency within city limits.

What families say

“They really care about the children!” — Taimy B.

“My son seems to be learning a lot at Brightside Academy. He loves to go every day. I think the teachers are great!” — Taimy B.

“This is a lovely day care!” — Ashley F.

Last updated October 23, 2026.