About Teachable Moments Childcare · Philadelphia
Teachable Moments Childcare is a licensed learning and development center serving families in West Philadelphia from 216 S 48th Street (19139). Operating weekdays from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, the center cares for infants (0–11 months), toddlers (1–3 years), preschoolers, pre-K students, and school-age children through after-school and summer-camp programs. The center tagline is "Where children are nurtured and greatness is grown," and its approach blends academic and play-based learning with structured curricula, daily meals prepared on-site, and secure indoor and outdoor play areas.
Teachable Moments Childcare, established in 2017, is a family-style child care center located in the 19139 ZIP code of West Philadelphia. The center serves a wide developmental span — from infants as young as nine months old through school-age children up to age 10 in summer camp — offering full-day, part-day, and extended-hours care so working parents have flexibility on drop-off and pick-up. The program is described by the center as both 'academic' and 'developmental (play-based),' and the facility features secure entrances/exits, private indoor and outdoor play areas, education suites equipped with books and learning technology, and on-site meal preparation (parents do not need to pack lunch). Staff members hold credentials including Child Development Associate (CDA), early-childhood-development coursework, CPR, and first-aid training, and the business holds an active Pennsylvania child-care license. The center is listed by the University City District and appears on care.com (5.0 rating from published reviews), brightwheel, daycare.com, and other local directories. Public reviews frequently praise the staff — including named teachers Aaron, Saddiyah, Stephanie, Ameerah, Dana, and Ms. Amira — for their warmth and individualized attention, and one parent reported keeping their child enrolled for nearly two years from nine months of age. In addition to its core child-care and pre-K programs, Teachable Moments offers themed summer camps (ages 3–10), after-school extended care, emergency backup care, and willingness to care for twins/multiples.
- In business
- Established 2017 (approx. 8 years in business as of recent directory listings)
- Owner
- Aaron Simmons (listed as part of the Management Team)
- Serves
- Philadelphia, PA — primarily the 19139 (West Philadelphia / University City) area; serving families citywide
- Rating
- 5.0 on Care.com (based on published reviews); multiple 5-star parent reviews on localitybiz.com
About Teachable Moments Childcare
Teachable Moments Childcare is a Philadelphia-based learning and development center built around the tagline "Where children are nurtured and greatness is grown." The center provides early-childhood education and care to families across West Philadelphia, blending academic and play-based approaches so children can develop socially, emotionally, and intellectually. According to its Facebook page, the team 'take[s] pride in developing caring, kind early learners who are actively growing and achieving.'
- Tagline: 'Where children are nurtured and greatness is grown'
- Listed by University City District as a local childcare provider
- Center-based daycare and preschool / pre-K
Programs by Age
The center is organized to serve children from infancy through the early elementary years, with each age band supported by developmentally appropriate routines, learning materials, and staff-to-child ratios.
- Infants (0–11 months)
- Toddlers (1–3 years)
- Preschoolers
- Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) students
- School-age after-school care
- Summer camp (ages 3–10)
Curriculum & Teaching Philosophy
The center's published philosophy is both academic and developmental (play-based). Lessons are designed to stimulate knowledge in art, science, and the world, with education suites equipped with books, technology, learning materials, and supplies.
- Academic learning
- Developmental / play-based learning
- Art, science, and world-awareness focus
- Real-time exploration and 'investigation' activities for school-age children
Daily Schedules & Extended Hours
Teachable Moments is one of the longer-hour childcare options in its area, opening at 7:00 AM and staying open until 7:00 PM Monday through Friday. This schedule is designed around working parents and is repeatedly mentioned in parent reviews as a key reason families choose the center. The center is closed on weekends.
- Monday–Friday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Saturday–Sunday: Closed
- Full-day and part-day (half-day morning / half-day afternoon) options
- Full-time (5 days/week) and part-time (1–4 days/week) schedules
- Emergency backup care available
Meals & Nutrition
Parents do not need to pack lunch. The center prepares meals in its own kitchen and includes them with tuition at no extra cost. Multiple reviews highlight the healthy meals as a stand-out feature.
- Meals cooked on-site in center's kitchen
- Included with enrollment at no additional charge
Facility, Safety & Cleanliness
The center describes its facility as 'cutting-edge, modern-day' with a safety-first design. Secure entrances and exits, private indoor and outdoor play areas, and on-site janitorial and maintenance staff support daily disinfection routines.
- Secure entrances and exits
- Private indoor play area
- Outdoor play area (with nearby park access)
- Education suites with books, technology, and learning materials
- Continuous cleaning and disinfecting protocols
Summer Camp
The summer-camp program runs for children ages 3 to 10 and is built around weekly themes so children have a fresh set of activities each week. Both full-day and part-day options are offered to accommodate family schedules. Activities are designed to strike a balance between sports, learning, and exploration.
- Ages 3 to 10
- Weekly themed sessions
- Arts and crafts
- Outdoor play and team sports
- Science experiments and nature exploration
- Field trips
- Full-day and part-day options
After-School & Extended Care
For school-age children, the center offers after-school programs and extended-hours care. The center is listed in third-party directories as providing 'Extended Hours Childcare / Afterhours' and 'After School Programs.'
- After-school care for school-age children
- Extended-hours childcare beyond typical school-day hours
Staff & Qualifications
Care.com's profile for Teachable Moments lists staff qualifications that include Child Development Associate (CDA) certification, early-childhood-development coursework, CPR training, and first-aid training. Parent reviews repeatedly name individual staff members — including Aaron, Saddiyah, Stephanie, Ameerah, Dana, and Ms. Amira — as warm, communicative, and attentive to each child's individual needs.
- Child Development Associate (CDA) credentialed
- Early child development coursework
- CPR training
- First aid training
- Staff cited by name in reviews: Aaron, Saddiyah, Stephanie, Ameerah, Dana, Ms. Amira
- Management team includes Aaron Simmons
Licensing & Compliance
According to Care.com, the business 'has satisfied PA's requirements to be licensed.' Families are directed to Pennsylvania's licensing website for the most up-to-date inspection reports.
- Pennsylvania state-licensed child care facility
- Complies with state safety, health, ratio, and educational training requirements
Parent Reviews
Public reviews across Care.com and localitybiz.com are uniformly positive, with parents highlighting flexibility, communication, the on-site meals, and the family-like relationship with staff. Several reviews note children enrolled from as young as nine months old and staying for one to nearly two years or longer.
- Care.com rating: 5.0
- Multiple 5-star reviews on localitybiz.com
- Parents describe staff as 'like family'
- Flexibility on drop-off and pick-up cited as a key benefit
Location & Service Area
The center is located at 216 S 48th Street in the 19139 ZIP code of West Philadelphia, an area covered by the University City District. It primarily serves Philadelphia families, with public listings describing it as a Philadelphia child care and learning center.
- 216 S 48th St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
- University City / West Philadelphia
- Listed by University City District as a local provider
Contact & Enrolling
Families interested in tours or enrollment can reach the center by phone, email, or through its official website. The center is currently accepting new enrollments, with families able to join a waitlist if needed.
- Phone: (215) 921-9130
- Secondary phone: (215) 748-5528
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://www.teachablemomentschildcare.com/
- Facebook: facebook.com/Teachable-Moments-Childcare-100063093648357
- Currently accepting new enrollments; waitlist available