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Bright Horizons at Center City

1601 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 191034.8· 76 reviews
licensed capacity
155
open each week
5 days

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About Bright Horizons at Center City

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.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSummer campAccepts child care subsidyNAEYC accredited
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Type
Child care center
Ages
1 month - 12 years
Hours today
7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
155 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Mon to Fri, 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages1 month - 12 years
ProgramsInfant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Parent updatesParent app (My Bright Day™)
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
Licensed capacity155 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Bright Horizons at Center City has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Bright Horizons at Center City

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
155 children
License number
#CER-00245818
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Summary

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

  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Transportation 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Safe sleep 1

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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  1. Sep 4, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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

    • Transportation

      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

    • Safety and hazards

      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

    • Records and paperwork

      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

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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

    • Records and paperwork

      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

    • Records and paperwork

      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

  2. Sep 3, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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

    • Supervision and ratios

      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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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

    • Supervision and ratios

      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

  3. Aug 27, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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

    • Safety and hazards

      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

    • Records and paperwork

      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

  4. Jun 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 25, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Bright Horizons at Center City

Is Bright Horizons at Center City licensed?

Yes. Bright Horizons at Center City is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Bright Horizons at Center City last inspected?

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.

Has Bright Horizons at Center City had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can Bright Horizons at Center City care for?

155, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Bright Horizons at Center City accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Bright Horizons at Center City's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bright Horizons at Center City cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 563-3576 to ask.

What is Bright Horizons at Center City's phone number?

(215) 563-3576.

Where is Bright Horizons at Center City?

1601 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19103. The nearest other daycare we list is Primrose School of Center City Philadelphia, under 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).