Saint Mary's Nursery School
3916 Locust Walk, Philadelphia, PA
4.6· 38 reviews
Bright Horizons at University City
- licensed capacity
- 336
- open each week
- 5 days
We are a directory, not the daycare. We cannot hold a spot, enroll a child or answer questions about care.
Own this daycare? Claim it
About
About Bright Horizons at University City
Bright Horizons at University City is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 336 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSummer campNAEYC accredited
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- 1 month - 6 years (Periodically to 10 yrs)
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 336 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 1 month - 6 years (Periodically to 10 yrs) |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited |
| Licensed capacity | 336 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Bright Horizons at University City has not listed its tuition.
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition.
State record
Inspection reports for Bright Horizons at University City
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 336 children
- License number
- #CER-00246817
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 16, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Background checks 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Records and paperwork 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.
Own this daycare? Add your response to the state record
See all 6 visits
- Sep 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 16, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During an allocated unannounced inspection conducted on 4/16/25, the Certification Representative reviewed the content of records of Staff #4. Staff #4 content of records included an expired Pediatric First Aid Certificate.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“During an allocated unannounced inspection conducted on 04/16/25, the Certification Representative reviewed the content of records of Staff # 3. Staff #3 content of records included an expired mandating reporting certificate.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During an allocated unannounced inspection conducted on 04/16/25, the Certification Representative reviewed the content of records of Staff #1, Staff #2, and Staff #5. Staff #1, Staff #2, and Staff #5 content of records did not include a Child Abuse Clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025
Sep 26, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At the time of renewal inspection, staff person #8 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. File of staff person #8 did not include Pediatric First aid and CPR training.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 did not include NSOR certificate and Virginia state police, Verginia child abuse, and Verginia sex offender clearances. Staff person #1 provisional hired period ended on 8/28/24. File of staff person #4, who is a provisional hire, did not include verification that staff person #4 applied for NJ child abuse clearance. File of staff person #5 did not include NSOR certificate and DHS required FBI clearance. Staff person #5 provisional hire period ended on 10/2/24. File of staff person #6, who is provisional hire, did not include verification that staff person #6 applied for California child abuse, California state police and California sex offender clearances. File of staff person #9 did not include complete PA child abuse clearance required at the time of hire. File of staff person #9 did not include application for PA state police clearance, California child abuse, California state police and California sex offender clearances. At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #10, who is not a provisional hire, did not include all pages of rap sheet of DHS required FBI clearance. File of staff person #10 did not include Disclosure statement and PA approved mandated reporter training. Mandated reporter training on file was from the state of Illinois.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024
3270.134(a)/3270.152 Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene
“At the time of renewal inspection observed that staff person in Toddler 2 room did not wash her hands after diapering and did not ensure that a child's hands are washed after diapering.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“At the time of renewal inspection, health assessment of staff person #3 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024
3270.181(e) Emergency master file updated
“At the time of renewal inspection observed that emergency information was not updated in Toddler 1, Toddler 3, Twos 1, Twos 3, Kindergarten, and Preschool 1 rooms. These classrooms had emergency contact forms that were updated by parents more than 6 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
3270.192(2)(i) Age
“At the time of the inspection, file of staff person #1, #2, #7 did not include verification of age.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“At the time of renewal inspection record of staff person #6 did not include two written nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2024
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“At the time of renewal inspection, emergency plan did not include accommodations during evacuation for infants and toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #8 did not include verification that staff person #8 completed pediatric first aid and CPR training within 90 days of hire. Pediatric first aid and CPR of staff person #10 was not from and PA approved curriculum and PQAS certified trainers.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024
3270.94(a)(4) Hypothetical locations
“At the time of renewal inspection observed that hypothetical locations of the fire are not rotated around the facility for each drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“At the time of renewal inspection, written verification that staff person #1 received training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment was not observed in file of staff person #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2024
- Nov 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 15, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the renewal inspection on 09/15/22, there was bleach/water solution observed on the sink in toddler #2 room and twos #1 room accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2022
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the renewal inspection on 09/15/22, there were missing outlet covers observed in preschool #1 room and in k prep #2 room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2022
Jan 4, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 hired on 3/18/19 did not include child abuse clearance from the state of Connecticut, where staff person #1 lived within the last 5 years. At the time of the inspection staff person #1 was working alone with children in Twos 1 room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2022
Reviews
Parent reviews
No parent reviews yet
If your child goes or went here, your review helps other parents. We check every review against our review guidelines.
Daycares near Bright Horizons at University City
Philadelphia Cathedral Early Learning Center
13 S 38th St # 19, Philadelphia, PA
Sunrise Ost at Samuel Powell Elementary
60 N 36th St, Philadelphia, PA
ABC&123 Saudia Academy
Philadelphia, PA 19146 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
5.0· 32 reviews
Penn Children's Center
3160 Chestnut St Left Bank Commons Ste 100, Philadelphia, PA
5.0· 8 reviews
The Learning Experience
2501 Washington Ave, Philadelphia, PA
4.6· 38 reviews
Principals' Demonstration and Preparatory Academy
3530 Wharton St, Philadelphia, PA
3.8· 20 reviews
The Norment School
27 S 40th St 1st Floor Commercial, Philadelphia, PA
4.0· 22 reviews
Jubilee School
4211 Chester Ave, Philadelphia, PA
FAQ
Questions about Bright Horizons at University City
Is Bright Horizons at University City licensed?
Yes. Bright Horizons at University City is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Bright Horizons at University City last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 16, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Bright Horizons at University City had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 University City care for?
336, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Bright Horizons at University City accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Bright Horizons at University City's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Bright Horizons at University City cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 298-4400 to ask.
What is Bright Horizons at University City's phone number?
(267) 298-4400.
Where is Bright Horizons at University City?
3600 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104. The nearest other daycare we list is Saint Mary's Nursery School, 0.5 miles away.