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1601 Vine St Suite 100, Philadelphia, PA
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Bright Horizons at Center City is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 155 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, part-time care, pre-k and preschool.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | 1 month - 12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Parent app (My Bright Day™) |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited |
| Licensed capacity | 155 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Bright Horizons at Center City has not listed its tuition.
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 4, 2026: 8 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During the renewal inspection on 9/4/26, in the Preschool 1 room, child #1 had emergency contact information that did not have the enrolling parent's phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2026
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“During the renewal inspection on 9/4/26, the operator did not have verification on file that notification was sent to the local traffic safety authorities of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2026
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection on 9/4/26, the operator did not have verification that the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2026
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“During the renewal inspection on 9/4/26, the operator did not have the Pick-up and Drop-off procedure posted conspicuously for the parents to view.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection on 9/4/26, staff person #1 did not have a health assessment completed within the last 24 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection on 9/4/26: 1. In the Two's room, there was sever water damage on the ceiling that produced peeling paint and plaster that was also on the floor below. 2. In the Two's room, the entrance door would not open and was in poor repair. 3. In the K-Prep room, there was a malfunctioning refrigerator that did not work.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026
3270.27(d) Plan posted
“During the renewal inspection on 9/4/26, the operator did not have the Emergency Plan posted conspicuously for the parents to view.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2026
3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months
“During the renewal inspection on 9/4/26, in the Toddler 2 room, child #2 had emergency contact information that was not updated within the last 6-months. (It was dated 9/2/25).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2026
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“During the renewal inspection on 9/4/25, there was no transportation plan posted in the Infant Room 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During the renewal inspection on 9/4/25, in Infant Room #3, staff persons #1 and 2 were not able to effectively identify the specific group of children they were responsible for.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection on 9/4/25, the protective Fire Pull Station Enclosure was improperly secured and in poor repair resulting in it falling off of the wall while entering the Indoor play space, creating a hazard for the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the renewal inspection on 9/4/25, during the preparation to transition from the Two's 2 Room to the Indoor play space, staff person #3 lost supervision of child#1 as the child was able to get out of the room and into the Indoor play space alone and out of staff person #3 sight.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During the renewal inspection on 8/27/24, Infant Room 2 and Infant room 3 combined into one class because a staff person was out sick and the list/label for child #1 new crib was not updated to reflect the change.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection on 8/27/24, there was a water hose running from inside the facility, down the hall and to the outside play area that posed a hazard to the children. Water hose must be wound or put away after use.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the renewal inspection on 8/27/24, there was an unused electrical outlet in the Infant/Toddler back up room that did not have a protective receptacle cover.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During the renewal inspection on 8/27/24, child #2 did not have emergency contact information in the Indoor play space while in care in that space.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024
3270.27(a)(4)/3270.27(a)(5) Contact when ended/Emergency plan
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE EMERGENCY PLAN AND THERE WERE NO ACCOMODATIONS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES OR CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS AND NO METHODS TO CONTACT PARENTS WHEN THE EMERGENCY SITUATION END. (IMPLEMENTED ON SITE).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Bright Horizons at Center City is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 4, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 16 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
155, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 563-3576 to ask.
(215) 563-3576.
1601 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19103. The nearest other daycare we list is Primrose School of Center City Philadelphia, under 0.1 miles away.