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Hello and Welcome!
First and foremost, Children’s Village is adhering to COVID-related health and safety guidance of several regulatory agencies while creating a supportive environment for children to learn and grow.
For details, please read: Children’s Village COVID-19 Pandemic Program Plan.
我们致力于为我们的学生，家庭和员工提供安全的环境。 要了解更多信息，请阅读我们的：新冠肺炎流行期间儿童村规程
Now in our 45th year, Children’s Village is committed to the highest standard of educational excellence, embracing best practice and engaging families as partners in children’s learning. Our wonderfully diverse community enriches and inspires us.
An independent, non-profit, our Mission and Core Values guide us. We invite you to read them here.
A Model of Excellence in Infant, Toddler, Preschool, and School-Age Care and Education
125 North 8th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
OUR MISSION
Children’s Village is a non-profit educating young and school-age children, current and future teachers, and families. Children’s Village is distinguished by teaching excellence, a comprehensive and holistic framework, and a focus on inclusion and diversity. Working together with children, families and the community, we promote a society that is fair, compassionate, and economically vibrant.
NEWS & EVENTS
Enhance the lives of children with a donation today!
Your donation today helps Children’s Village continue to provide the highest standard of education excellence for all children. Thank you!
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Year-End Message for You!
As we look ahead to 2023, I am hopeful because every day, I see a hopeful future in the faces of our young students.
I am also hopeful because of you. Read Executive Director’s Mary Graham’s message!
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Mary Graham, Ex. Dir., Serves as Panel Moderator for ‘The Business Case for Child Care’
Children’s Village’s Executive Director Mary Graham moderated a panel discussion for the invitation-only The Business Case for Child Care event co-hosted by the PA Early Learning Investment Commission and the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia on December 13.
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SUPPORT US
A non-profit organization, Children’s Village relies on community funding.
Since our 1976 inception, we have educated thousands of young children and supported their families, always guided by the highest quality standards. We can only continue to do so with you.
We take our responsibility as steward of your gift seriously. Children’s Village is proud to have reached GuideStar’s highest seal of transparency: Platinum. View our GuideStar profile here.
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FOCUS ON EXCELLENCE
Our Teachers Are Our Greatest Asset
Children benefit most from teachers who are highly qualified and experienced. Each of our classrooms is headed by two full-time teachers: a lead teacher and an assistant teacher.
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Closed for Winter Break: December 17- January 7. Reopening January 9, 2023 for the Spring Semester.
Child Care Benefits
Backup Child Care
The University provides subsidized Emergency Backup Child Care for eligible full-time students enrolled in on-campus programs and to post-doctoral fellows at Penn. Emergency backup care is provided in your home or in a child care center during unexpected or emergency situations that would normally prevent you from completing academic work or training.
About Backup Child Care
Free Care.Com Membership
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- Ongoing, occasional or last-minute care
- Babysitters, nannies, senior care providers, dog walkers, housekeepers & more
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Child Care Resources
There are hundreds of child care options in the Philadelphia area and many daycare facilities are also preschools. The Family Center maintains a list of affiliated and local child care centers and schools. Families are encouraged to reach out to centers directly for information about services, enrollment, and tuition, the Family Center does not advise on those matters.
Penn operates a daycare and preschool facility on campus: The Penn Children’s Center is located at 3160 Chestnut Street; be aware that there is a long waiting list to enroll.
The University maintains a list of all child care centers near campus.
Pennsylvania’s Human Services Department provides an on-line child care provider search database to find providers throughout the state. In addition, Pennsylvania’s Promise for Children, known as PA Promise, a partner of the Pennsylvania Office of Early Learning and Development (OCDEL), provides a guide for choosing quality childcare in PA.
Caregiver Connections is a new online platform for Penn faculty, staff, students, and postdocs who are also caregivers to build connections and find support in our local neighborhoods. You can find and build connections to Penn colleagues in your neighborhood who are also trying to address caregiving issues, including babysitting, tutoring, eldercare, and care for adults and children with special needs. Your PennKey and password is required.
If you are looking for information not found on this page, please contact [email protected].
Affiliated Childcare Centers
Penn Children’s Center
3160 Chestnut Street
(215) 898-5268
Bright Horizons at University City
3600 Civic Center Blvd
(267) 298-4400
The Caring Center
3010 Spring Garden Street
(215) 386-8245
The Parent-Infant Center
4205 Spruce Street
(215) 222-5480
Other Childcare Centers
Bright Horizons
1700 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
(215) 981-5450
Children’s Community School
1212 S.
47th St
(215) 724-1740
Families First Center
3939 Warren Street
(215) 382-2499
Kindercare Learning Center
1700 Market Street
(215) 563-9499
New Market West
5901 Market Street, Suite 101
(215) 798-9961
Petite Ecole Bilingue
2133 Arch Street
(215) 568-1158
St. Mary’s Nursery School
3916 Locust Walk
(215) 386-0321
St. Peter’s School
319 Lombard St
(215) 925-3963
Tenth Presbyterian Church Preschool
1701 Delancey Street
(215) 735-7688
Student Employment Sites
University of Pennsylvania
Bryn Mawr and Haverford Colleges
St. Joseph’s University
Swarthmore College
Temple University
Villanova University
*The University provides information about area options for your convenience and without particular endorsement or warranties.
We welcome your feedback on any of the options listed on this page, or others that may not be listed. Please send your comments and suggestions to [email protected].
Subsidies and Financial support
Low-Income families may qualify for Pennsylvania’s “Child Care Works” Subsidized Child Care Program.
For more information about these programs and additional resources for Pennsylvania parents, check out the Child Care Information Services of Philadelphia website.
Additional Resources
Komae is a cooperative childcare app, providing flexible care management options for parents. Use Komae to connect with co-workers for cooperative caregiving solutions.
Pupil Pod is a Philadelphia area start-up connecting you with online or in-person education for small pods of children (4-6 children).
*Disclaimer:
Please note that Penn does not endorse these centers, caregivers, or resources, nor does the University screen any services or caregivers that may be available through these resources.