Best Child Care Centers in Philadelphia, PA

Infant Program

Our infant program provides a safe, nurturing environment where babies can grow at their own pace. With personalized care, we follow your baby’s routine and offer engaging activities like sensory play to support physical, cognitive, and emotional development. Parents stay connected with regular updates, ensuring peace of mind while their child explores and thrives in our care.

Toddler Program

Our toddler program offers a lively and nurturing environment where your child can explore, create, and learn through hands-on activities. Toddlers engage in sensory play, build language skills during circle time, and express themselves through art, all while developing important social skills like empathy and cooperation. With plenty of opportunities for creative exploration, problem-solving, and group play, your child will build confidence and friendships in a fun, loving atmosphere.

Infant Classroom

In the Infant program, our teachers provide your baby with all the cuddles and care they need, as well as opportunities to begin learning about the world around them. Our proprietary education program, Wonder of Learning™, celebrates your baby’s natural curiosity within the classroom environment and models how to explore safely. Nurturing teachers narrate your baby’s experiences to build a strong foundation in 21st century skills for problem solving and building relationships.

Twos Classroom

In the Twos classroom, patient, caring teachers guide children through playful exploration. They help your little one navigate big emotions while providing hands-on learning experiences that nurture their innate curiosity. Your toddler is constantly learning new things about the world around them. At The Goddard School®, our team is here to work with your little one every day as they play, learn and gain the skills they need to prepare for preschool. Our Wonder of Learning™ education program will immerse your child in literacy, science, arts and math brought together in one activity for a more holistic—and fun—approach to learning.

Infant Classroom

In the Infant program, our teachers provide your baby with all the cuddles and care they need, as well as opportunities to begin learning about the world around them. Our proprietary education program, Wonder of Learning™, celebrates your baby’s natural curiosity within the classroom environment and models how to explore safely. Nurturing teachers narrate your baby’s experiences to build a strong foundation in 21st century skills for problem solving and building relationships.

Toddler Classroom

As toddlers are rapidly developing both physically and cognitively, the Toddler classroom is where their natural curiosity is fostered, and their language and communication skills are nurtured. A lifelong love of learning starts early, and we believe in providing brand-new learners with the tools they need to be successful. In the Toddler classroom, our proprietary education program, Wonder of Learning™, comes to life as expert teachers harness children’s natural curiosity, guiding them to explore the world around them through hands-on learning, play and asking questions. Teachers support your child's social-emotional growth while helping them develop important physical skills. Your little one will build social awareness, form meaningful connections with others and have plenty of opportunities to strengthen essential skills like persistence and independence.

Infant Classroom

In the Infant program, our teachers provide your baby with all the cuddles and care they need, as well as opportunities to begin learning about the world around them. Our proprietary education program celebrates your baby’s natural curiosity within the classroom environment and models how to explore safely. Nurturing teachers narrate your baby’s experiences to build a strong foundation in 21st century skills for problem solving and building relationships.

Twos Classroom

In the Twos classroom, patient, caring teachers guide children through playful exploration. They help your little one navigate big emotions while providing hands-on learning experiences that nurture their innate curiosity. Your toddler is constantly learning new things about the world around them. At The Goddard School®, our team is here to work with your little one every day as they play, learn and gain the skills they need to prepare for preschool. Our Wonder of Learning™ education program will immerse your child in literacy, science, arts and math brought together in one activity for a more holistic—and fun—approach to learning.

Infant Daycare

Infant program offering a physically and emotionally safe place for your baby to explore and learn about the world around them. Shoe-free policy ensures that classrooms are clean and safe for little ones to move around. Daily routine includes time outdoors, group time, and discovery baskets for sensory exploration. Trained teachers spend time cuddling, singing, and reading to your child.

Toddler Daycare

Toddlers are on the go, exploring and learning new things throughout each day. Classrooms are kid-size in design, allowing children to do more things independently, building their self-confidence. Photos of the children’s families cover the walls of the classroom, creating a sense of community. Daily routine includes: outdoor play, circle time, dance & movement, reading, art, music, and free play.

Infants

In our Infant program, we focus on keeping each baby happy, comfortable, and eager to explore their classroom. Teachers use positive interactions to support each baby’s mental, physical, and social development in a safe, nurturing environment. We follow babies’ cues and provide individualized schedules. Our Baby Sign Language program helps teachers connect with infants, building trust and supporting early language skills. Families stay connected with daily updates and photos through our Links 2 Home app.

Toddlers

We understand toddlers are curious, busy, and full of personality. Our Toddler program channels that energy into meaningful learning. Through our Links to Learning curriculum, children explore colors, sizes, early science, and vocabulary while building social-emotional skills and confidence through play and gentle routines. Toddlers begin to participate in a consistent daily schedule, giving them a sense of structure and security. Teachers foster curiosity and independence by encouraging exploration, offering choices, and celebrating successes.

Infants

In our Infant program, we focus on keeping each baby happy, comfortable, and eager to explore their classroom. Teachers use positive interactions to support each baby’s mental, physical, and social development in a safe, nurturing environment. We follow babies’ cues and provide individualized schedules. Our Baby Sign Language program helps teachers connect with infants, building trust and supporting early language skills. Families stay connected with daily updates and photos through our Links 2 Home app.

Beginners

In our Beginner program for ages 2–3, children build confidence and independence through self-help skills like dressing themselves and washing their hands. Teachers support big emotions and encourage curiosity with hands-on activities. Our Links to Learning curriculum builds vocabulary, introduces early math concepts, and helps children begin to use simple reasoning. Spanish is gently introduced, enriching their learning environment.

Child Care Center Program

Our Pre-K curriculum focuses on Kindergarten readiness through Math and Writer’s Workshops. Children engage in experiments, engineering, and critical thinking, learning to solve problems and follow multi-step directions. It’s a purposeful mix of structured study and creative expression.

Preschool Program

Rooted in Quaker values, our preschool fosters curiosity through nature and "Studio" art. Kids develop social skills and self-regulation in a respectful community. With weekly Meeting for Worship and a focus on love, we build a strong sense of self while exploring art, song, and early play.

Infant Classroom

In the Infant program, our teachers provide your baby with all the cuddles and care they need, as well as opportunities to begin learning about the world around them. Our proprietary education program, Wonder of Learning™, celebrates your baby’s natural curiosity within the classroom environment and models how to explore safely. Nurturing teachers narrate your baby’s experiences to build a strong foundation in 21st century skills for problem solving and building relationships.

Toddler Classroom

As toddlers are rapidly developing both physically and cognitively, the Toddler classroom is where their natural curiosity is fostered, and their language and communication skills are nurtured. A lifelong love of learning starts early, and we believe in providing brand-new learners with the tools they need to be successful. In the Toddler classroom, our proprietary education program, Wonder of Learning™, comes to life as expert teachers harness children’s natural curiosity, guiding them to explore the world around them through hands-on learning, play and asking questions. Teachers support your child's social-emotional growth while helping them develop important physical skills. Your little one will build social awareness, form meaningful connections with others and have plenty of opportunities to strengthen essential skills like persistence and independence.

Infants

In our Infant program, we focus on keeping each baby happy, comfortable, and eager to explore their classroom. Teachers use positive interactions to support each baby’s mental, physical, and social development in a safe, nurturing environment. We follow babies’ cues and provide individualized schedules. Our Baby Sign Language program helps teachers connect with infants, building trust and supporting early language skills. Families stay connected with daily updates and photos through our Links 2 Home app.

Toddlers

We understand toddlers are curious, busy, and full of personality. Our Toddler program channels that energy into meaningful learning. Through our Links to Learning curriculum, children explore colors, sizes, early science, and vocabulary while building social-emotional skills and confidence through play and gentle routines. Toddlers begin to participate in a consistent daily schedule, giving them a sense of structure and security. Teachers foster curiosity and independence by encouraging exploration, offering choices, and celebrating successes.

Infants

Give your precious baby the best start possible at Celebree School®. Led by a team of loving and dedicated educators, our infant care program features care a tranquil setting in which your infant will be held, rocked, and cuddled during feedings and before naptime.

Toddlers

Our toddler program focuses on encouraging our children to explore the world around them. Our teachers work to help our children increase strength, mobility, and language skills, while also helping them learn self-help skills such as feeding themselves. Toddlers in our programs begin to learn social skills, such as sharing, through activities such as circle time and sensory games.

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Infant Program

At this age, your infant is mainly learning through observation and exploration. For example, as our Infant teachers talk and sing with your child during feeding, diaper changes and playtime, your little one is beginning to understand language and conversation. Nurturing interactions like these will fill your child’s day and can be adapted and personalized to meet their individual needs.

Toddler Program

In our Toddler program, you’ll find carefully selected equipment that our newest walkers love to climb on, crawl through and hide in while stretching their gross motor skills. Teachers also use books, toys, games and other materials to create exciting explorations into colors, shapes, science and more.

Infant Program (Garden Room)

Our Rittenhouse infant program offers a nurturing, creative space that honors your baby's unique natural rhythm. We provide personalized care for development, feeding, and sleeping in a peaceful environment. Here, your little one is safe to explore and grow at their own pace with expert support.

Transition Program (Ocean Room)

The Ocean Room helps older infants (12–18 months) bridge the gap to the toddler years. We focus on building the confidence and self-help skills needed for a smooth transition. In this supportive space, your little one gains independence while remaining in a nurturing, safe environment.

Infants

Your child’s Alphabet Academy experience is designed to develop basic concepts, attitudes, and skills and capitalize on each child’s ability to create. Our method of teaching is “Children learn through play.” Our priority is to develop self-esteem and self-confidence in each child. Your infant's daily schedule includes the following activities for your child’s development: sensory activity, tummy time, yoga stretches, circle time, outdoor play, story time, fine and gross motor development, language development and baby sign language.

Toddlers

Your child’s Alphabet Academy experience is designed to develop basic concepts, attitudes, and skills and capitalize on each child’s ability to create. Our method of teaching is “Children learn through play.” Our priority is to develop self-esteem and self-confidence in each child. Your toddler's daily schedule includes the following activities for your child’s development: structured and free play, dramatic play, story time, fine motor and gross motor skill activities, outdoor play, circle time, and language development activity.

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Infants

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Infants

Your child’s Alphabet Academy experience is designed to develop basic concepts, attitudes, and skills and capitalize on each child’s ability to create. Our method of teaching is “Children learn through play.” Our priority is to develop self-esteem and self-confidence in each child. Your infant's daily schedule includes the following activities for your child’s development: sensory activity, tummy time, yoga stretches, circle time, outdoor play, story time, fine and gross motor development, language development and baby sign language.

Toddlers

Your child’s Alphabet Academy experience is designed to develop basic concepts, attitudes, and skills and capitalize on each child’s ability to create. Our method of teaching is “Children learn through play.” Our priority is to develop self-esteem and self-confidence in each child. Your toddler's daily schedule includes the following activities for your child’s development: structured and free play, dramatic play, story time, fine motor and gross motor skill activities, outdoor play, circle time, and language development activity.

Pre-K

Alphabet Aquarium by BrightPath’s Pre-K program prepares children for kindergarten through age-appropriate, play-based learning experiences that incorporate science, math, arts, and language. The curriculum encourages participation in teacher-led activities, managing transitions, and following routines. A key focus is on developing literacy skills, with dedicated literacy centers and engaging activities that promote letter recognition, fine motor skills, and emergent writing. Children explore topics in two-week-long studies, such as changing seasons, community helpers, and animal habitats, with lessons adapted to their interests. The program incorporates American Sign Language to enhance communication and reinforce learning concepts. Classrooms feature dynamic learning centers, including dramatic play, blocks, sensory tables, science, and literacy areas, allowing children to engage in hands-on activities and role-play based on the current theme. Outdoor learning and field trips, like visiting local farms, enrich lessons and help children connect with their community. Teachers encourage independence by letting children choose their activities and promoting social skills, language development, and problem-solving. Regular parent-teacher meetings provide opportunities to discuss development and set goals to support growth, ensuring a personalized and supportive learning experience for each child.

Preschool

Alphabet Aquarium by BrightPath’s Preschool Program is designed to align with the developmental milestones and curiosities of younger preschoolers through a variety of play-based activities centered around engaging themes. Throughout the day, children receive two nutritious snacks and a lunch served in a family-style setting, where teachers encourage self-serving, good table manners, and positive conversations. Preschoolers participate in two large group times each day to sing songs, listen to stories, play games, and discuss the classroom activities. The program promotes independence by allowing children to choose which interest areas they want to explore, including dramatic play, blocks and building, manipulatives and math, science, art, cozy corners, literacy, and music and movement. Outdoor playtime occurs twice daily, providing opportunities for physical development with equipment like climbers, trikes, and swings. After lunchtime, children enjoy a restful nap or quiet time before beginning their afternoon activities. The curriculum at BrightPath Preschool is designed around children’s interests, adapting classroom experiences to support their learning. Teachers scaffold learning based on what children already know and want to explore, using themed studies that range from seasons to living things. These themes come to life with hands-on activities, such as watching caterpillars turn into butterflies or baby chicks hatching in the classroom. Additionally, children can enroll in the literacy-focused "BP Read with Me" program to enhance their emergent reading and writing skills through small group sessions. Preschoolers also learn American Sign Language to improve communication and reinforce concepts. Our curriculum aligns with the Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards, covering essential areas such as science, math, social studies, creative arts, and social-emotional development. Teachers regularly assess progress and host parent/teacher conferences three times a year to collaborate on each child’s growth and development goals.

Frankford Friends School Early Childhood Center

We nurture the whole child through play, inquiry, and project-based learning. Rooted in Reggio Emilia and Quaker values, children explore, create, and grow outdoors daily while building academic, social, and emotional skills in a warm, inclusive community.

Infants

Your child’s Alphabet Academy experience is designed to develop basic concepts, attitudes, and skills and capitalize on each child’s ability to create. Our method of teaching is “Children learn through play.” Our priority is to develop self-esteem and self-confidence in each child. Your infant's daily schedule includes the following activities for your child’s development: sensory activity, tummy time, yoga stretches, circle time, outdoor play, story time, fine and gross motor development, language development and baby sign language.

Toddlers

Your child’s Alphabet Academy experience is designed to develop basic concepts, attitudes, and skills and capitalize on each child’s ability to create. Our method of teaching is “Children learn through play.” Our priority is to develop self-esteem and self-confidence in each child. Your toddler's daily schedule includes the following activities for your child’s development: structured and free play, dramatic play, story time, fine motor and gross motor skill activities, outdoor play, circle time, and language development activity.

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Infant Daycare in Fishtown

Warm, responsive infant daycare in Fishtown for babies 6 weeks to 12 months. ENLA Learning provides nurturing care, individualized routines, early learning, and daily family communication in a safe, Montessori-inspired childcare environment. Ratio is 1:3.

Toddler Daycare in Fishtown

High-quality toddler daycare in Fishtown for children 1 to 3 years. Our Montessori-inspired early learning program supports language, independence, social-emotional growth, movement, and confident transitions through caring, responsive childcare. Ratio is 1:4.

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Infant Care

Our infant program is designed to offer a secure place with knowledgeable teachers who honor your family’s routine, and who know every day that they’re not caring for any child, but the most important child — yours.

Toddler Care

Our toddler program is designed to provide a safe place for your newly independent child to test out and learn new skills, wonder about everything, and discover how to make friends.

Infant Care

Our infant program is designed to offer a secure place with knowledgeable teachers who honor your family’s routine, and who know every day that they’re not caring for any child, but the most important child — yours.

Toddler Care

Our toddler program is designed to provide a safe place for your newly independent child to test out and learn new skills, wonder about everything, and discover how to make friends.

Infant Care

Our infant program is designed to offer a secure place with knowledgeable teachers who honor your family’s routine, and who know every day that they’re not caring for any child, but the most important child — yours.

Toddler Care

Our toddler program is designed to provide a safe place for your newly independent child to test out and learn new skills, wonder about everything, and discover how to make friends.

Infant Care

Our infant program is designed to offer a secure place with knowledgeable teachers who honor your family’s routine, and who know every day that they’re not caring for any child, but the most important child — yours.

Toddler Care

Our toddler program is designed to provide a safe place for your newly independent child to test out and learn new skills, wonder about everything, and discover how to make friends.

Infant Care

Our infant program is designed to offer a secure place with knowledgeable teachers who honor your family’s routine, and who know every day that they’re not caring for any child, but the most important child — yours.

Toddler Care

Our toddler program is designed to provide a safe place for your newly independent child to test out and learn new skills, wonder about everything, and discover how to make friends.

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Drop-In Care Program

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Toddler Class

Our team of three teachers lovingly guides the class. The daily program provides a variety of age-appropriate activities for individual and group creativity. Through books and music, arts and crafts, circle time, and free play we help develop motor, language, socialization, and cognitive skills.

PreK Class

The morning is very playful and active, with times set aside to work on projects which incorporate reading and math readiness, science, and nature. We explore the world around us through art and literature. And we make sure to go outside every day.

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Little Explorers

Learning for Infant and Toddler Classrooms is an interactive curriculum for children from birth up to 36 months. The activities are designed to create enthusiasm for learning, promote nurturing relationships, and are aligned with early learning standards established throughout the United States.

Explorers

Learning for Infant and Toddler Classrooms is an interactive curriculum for children from birth up to 36 months. The activities are designed to create enthusiasm for learning, promote nurturing relationships, and are aligned with early learning standards established throughout the United States.