Brightside Academy Early Care & Education
Preschool in Philadelphia, PA 19145
1714 W Passyunk Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19145
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Public Transportation : Bus Subway/El
Language(s) Spoken : English
Part Time / Full Time : Full Time Part Time
Our Mission ~
Brightside Academy exists to:
- Provide Early Care and Education in a safe nurturing environment
- Support families through the development of a strong partnership sense of community and mutual respect
- Promote a work environment that fosters professionalism career development and diversity
- Child Ages:
- 6 weeks - 12 years
- Rates:
- $
- Licenses & Accreditations:
- Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare
- Vouchers:
- This provider accepts vouchers
- Special Needs:
- Administer Medication Administer Nebulizer Treatment (Asthma) Asthma
- Preschool:
- Yes
- Hours of Operation:
- Monday - Friday 8am - 6:30pm
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Our Brightside Academy “Steps to Success” curriculum is developed in the science of child brain development. It is an integrated program of three nationally recognized learning curricula that prepares children to be ready for their academic lives by providing the cognitive, social and emotional baselines needed for learning.
Key components of “Steps to Success” include:
State-of-the-art child development and learning program, Monthly learning modules, Weekly lesson plans, Parent “Home Connections” program to complement home support, Child progress reports
Infants
Our program is based on the understanding that infants need dependable caregivers that will provide praise, attention, concern and care on a consistent basis. Infants are provided with opportunities to explore in a safe environment with caregivers that respond to the child’s emotional and intellectual needs.
Toddlers
Our toddler program offers a wide variety of interesting play experiences geared toward each child’s developmental level. Opportunities are provided for multi-sensory experiences aimed at delighting and inspiring curiosity. Independence is strongly encouraged at this stage in our program.
Preschoolers
Brightside Academy follows the Core Knowledge Preschool framework for children three- to five-years-old. With a strong focus on challenging but appropriate content, the Core Knowledge Preschool Sequence is unique among early childhood programs; it outlines a comprehensive and coherent progression of knowledge and skills in all developmental areas.
Our preschool program children take part in developmentally appropriate individual and group activities, which includes motor skill development, dramatic and creative free play, math and language development, computer technology, art, music, literature and science. A concentrated focus is placed on communication skills and problem solving techniques.
School Age
Our school-age program is designed for children ages six- to 12-years-old. The children take part in individual and group activities including drama, motor skills, literature, math, computers and crafts. Homework assistance is provided. School-agers are encouraged to communicate and cooperate as individuals and as a group
