Beacon Center for Children
Open today 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Description provided by the business.Preschool program focused on developing the whole child and using value-centered approach to foster a child’s intelligence, creativity, and communication skills. Individuality is celebrated and supports unique learning styles, interests, and culture while building curiosity, confidence, independence, and a love for learning. Children are encouraged to be considerate of their friends, honest and kind, flexible and assertive, appreciative and welcoming. Learning is presented through a thematic approach using manipulatives, games, song, dramatic play, and movement along with a balance of developmentally appropriate indoor and outdoor activities. Lessons are teacher directed and child selected with quiet and active periods.
Location Info
2125 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
| Monday | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Financial Aid
- Sibling Discount
- Subsidies & Vouchers
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
Location Details
- Offers camp programs.
- Offers summer care programs.
- Program includes field trips.
- Meals are provided.
Programs Offered
Daycare Program
Licensing
Beacon Center for Children is a licensed child care center.
Type
Licensed Child Care Center
Identifier
CER-00249684
Capacity
68
Issued
11/25
Parent Reviews
We enrolled our 3yo son at Beacon 4 months ago and couldn’t be happier with our decision. Beacon is a warm, friendly, happy school filled with the kindest, most patient, and caring teachers. Our son is thriving there—he has made great friends, is excited about everything he is learning, and loves his teachers. Teachers are the heart and soul of every school, and at Beacon both the teacher retention and low student to teacher ratios are really impressive. I also find their classrooms to be incredibly cozy and charming. We started at the school during COVID-19, which means we cannot accompany our son to his class everyday. This is standard protocol at all area schools, but difficult nonetheless, especially when starting at a new school. The teachers and administrators understood and were so attentive and empathetic. They went above and beyond to help make the transition as smooth and easy as possible with special Zoom calls, extra time at drop-off and fast, careful responses to questions. We love Beacon. And you will too!
We started our son (3 1/2 years old) at Beacon in March and have been so pleased with the experience! Since he was home the past year due to COVID, I was so concerned about his transition "back to school" still amid COVID but WOW - he LOVES going to Beacon. Late March we had some changes at home which forced a full day (originally he started 8AM-1PM) and the full day transition was so easy. Our son was super happy and excited to stay all day talking about his beloved teachers and new friends. We have been super grateful for the welcoming into the community at the Beacon Center, their diligence and commitment to a COVID "safe" environment - checking in each day at the door and following the proper protocol - and providing a rich, warm environment that our son loves joining, discovering and learning each day. I cannot thank the administrators at Beacon and all the teachers enough for this wonderful experience.
Between my two children, my family has been at Beacon for 6 years and it has been wonderful! The teachers here are the best - genuinely attentive and caring - and the curriculum is just the right mix of having silly fun and supporting early-developing skills. I highly recommend Beacon for anyone who's looking for a nurturing environment for their preschooler.