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Early education & Preschool That's more than daycare in Langhorne.

For over 30 years, we have helped children become confident learners for life.

Bright Horizons daycare teacher teaches sensory skills to toddler in an educationally rich child care center

How we see children

A centre designed by experts, run by educators, and built with working parents in mind. For more than 30 years, Bright Horizons has helped children discover their individual talents and strengths. The aim is simple: that a child leaves here a confident learner. You can see how that starts in something small, like a baby reaching for a rattle and finding it.

Rooms are arranged in low, open zones so a child can move between activities without waiting for an adult. There are spaces for floor play, for messy work at a table, and for quiet looking at books. The day has a shape to it, with familiar points a child can predict. That rhythm is what lets a young child relax and try things.

Teachers sit at the children's level, close enough to watch without hovering. You will see them narrate what a child is doing, then wait for an answer. Equipment sits within reach, so children choose what to pick up next. That is how a room stays calm and busy at once.

stem preschool class at Bright Horizons

What a day looks like

A young child arrives with a bag and a familiar face. A teacher greets them by name and says something about what is on the table. Some children go straight to it, while others need a few minutes at the door first. Both are fine, and both are handled the same unhurried way each morning.

The middle of the day moves between free play and small-group time. There is a snack, a meal, and usually some time outside. Children help with small jobs, like carrying cups or setting out mats. Then the lights go lower and stories come out before rest.

The afternoon is slower, with quiet play while children wake at their own pace. Teachers tidy and gather what needs to go home. At pickup, a parent hears one true thing from the day. Not a summary of everything, just something that actually happened.

Early education teacher advancing career in a child care center

How we work with families

At pickup, a teacher tells you one thing your child did or worked at today. If you have a question, ask it then, or send it through the day-to-day communications you can access in the Family Information Center. You will not be left guessing how a day went.

The first weeks are about settling in, for your child and for you. Staff will talk with you about your child's routine and habits before they start. You can ask how the first days will run and what to expect. Tell them what comforts your child at home.

How to join

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Get in touch

Call (215) 809-2500 or email stmary@brighthorizons.com. Tell us your child's age and the days you need. We will listen to what your week looks like and answer your questions. Then we can set up a time for you to visit.

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Tour the room

See the classroom your child would join and meet the teachers who run it. Ask what a typical morning there looks like.

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Enroll and settle in

Complete enrollment and plan a first week that suits your child's routine. Ask what you should bring on day one.

little girl smiling playing outside at daycare

Good questions to ask first

Can we visit before deciding?

Yes. A tour is how most families decide. You will see the rooms, the materials, and how the day is paced, and your child can come with you to spend time with the teachers and other children.

What should my child bring on the first day?

Families usually pack a change of clothes, a comfort item if your child has one, and anything for naps or meals you are asked to provide. Label everything with your child's name, including the bag itself. Your centre will tell you exactly what it supplies and what you should bring.

Do you offer part-time or flexible schedules?

Schedules depend on your child's age group and on what openings are available. Ask the centre directly what it can offer for the days you need.

What if there is no place right now?

Yes. We will note your interest and contact you when a place opens for your child's age group. We cannot promise a date, but we will keep you informed.

Come and see a day here

Walk through the rooms, meet the teachers, and watch children at work.

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