Brightside Academy to Build Local Food Market Program with The Food Trust
HARRISBURG (May 25, 2016) – School administrators of Brightside Academy’s Philadelphia team met in Harrisburg at the end May for a statewide farm-to-school conference hosted by The Food Trust Company....
View ArticlePhiladelphia City Council Passes Soda Tax; Early Childhood Education Expansion
PHILADELPHIA (June 18, 2016) – The city of Philadelphia has passed the first tax of its kind in an effort to raise funds that support prekindergarten programs across the city. Philadelphia is the...
View ArticleBrightside Academy Holds First Free Parenting Series
NEW YORK (July 7, 2016) – Brightside Academy held its first, free parenting class Thursday at its 1093 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY academy as part of an 8-week series constructed by NYC Project Launch....
View ArticleKeeping Your Infant Safe While Sleeping
As parents we want to ensure our children’s safety. When it comes to safe sleep, infants are particularly vulnerable to experiencing life threatening issues while sleeping due to a number of factors....
View ArticleFREE Preschool Program Now Available at Philadelphia Locations
We are proud to partner with the City of Philadelphia in January 2017 to offer the PHLpreK program, a new initiative which creates affordable, quality pre-K education opportunities for Philadelphia...
View ArticlePittsburgh – East Liberty and Sq. Hill academies closing early on 2/1
Pittsburgh, PA – Due to water issues in the academy communities, our East Liberty and Squirrel Hill academies will be closing early on Wednesday, February 1.
View ArticleNew York Academies Closed on Feb. 9
Our New York academies will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, February 9 due to snow. Stay safe and warm during this extreme weather.Debido a mal tiempo, nuestras academias de Nueva York permaneceran...
View ArticlePhiladelphia Academies Closed on Feb. 9
Philadelphia academies will be closed on Thursday, February 9. Stay safe and warm during this extreme weather.
View ArticleThe Importance of Nutrition in Early Childhood Development
Nutrition may not be on the list of your child’s favorite things but it is crucial to the process of early childhood development. Healthy eating in a child’s early years can increase their cognitive...
View ArticlePresenting Brightside Academy Speaker Series
Brightside Academy is partnering with local organizations and businesses in a new initiative called the “Speaker Series.” The goal of our Speaker Series program is to bring awareness to local resources...
View ArticleOpen Interviews – Philadelphia Feb. 22
Brightside Academy is hosting an interview day for the Philadelphia area on February 22. We are looking for passionate educators such as Lead Teachers, Assistant Teachers, and Academy Management to...
View ArticlePotty Training Tips to Get It Done
Having a potty trained child is a milestone all parents look forward to, but getting started can seem daunting and intimidating at first. Take a deep breath and arm yourself with patience and...
View ArticlePreschoolers Celebrate Read Across America Week
Each year in March the National Education Association’s Read Across America initiative motivates teachers and parents to celebrate the importance of reading with their children. On March 2, the...
View ArticleNY: All locations closed March 14
Due to inclement weather all NEW YORK locations will be closed on Tuesday, March 14, 2017.
View ArticlePhiladelphia, PA – Locations closed on March 14
Philadelphia, PA – Due to inclement weather our PHILADELPHIA locations will be closed on March 14.
View ArticleHow to Improve Your Child’s Literacy Skills
Parents want to know how to improve their child’s literacy skills. “Where is that new app or the new game that can teach my child to read faster?” you may think. But the answer is simpler than that....
View ArticleFREE Preschool Program Now Available at Philadelphia Locations
We are proud to partner with the City of Philadelphia in January 2017 to offer the PHLpreK program, a new initiative which creates affordable, quality pre-K education opportunities for Philadelphia...
View ArticlePhiladelphia Jobs Available at 26 Brightside Academy Locations
Brightside Academy is excited to announce several opportunities for fun, passionate, and reliable candidates in Philadelphia.We are currently hiring Lead Teachers and Assistant Teachers in many of our...
View Article10 Tips for Preparing a Child for a New Sibling
So you’ve been busy raising a child (or children) for some time and just found out you’re pregnant again. You wonder how your young child will take the news.The truth is that older children who have...
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