Nurturing Infant Daycare in Philadelphia, PA

  • Choosing the right place for your baby’s earliest days away from home can feel overwhelming. There’s a lot to think about — trust, connection, care, cleanliness, warmth, and how your baby will be loved during the day. Families throughout Philadelphia bring their infants to Right Steps® Education because we create a nurturing space where your little one can thrive while you focus on work or other responsibilities with complete peace of mind.

    We believe every baby deserves individualized attention, gentle care, and developmentally appropriate activities that support their rapid growth during these foundational months, and that is exactly what we offer. Your infant’s well-being becomes our top priority the moment they join our loving classroom community. Contact us today to learn more about who we are and what the enrollment process looks like.

  • Right Steps of Rittenhouse Square Boutique Preschool and Childcare Center

    1535 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
    Open 7:00 AM–6 :00 PM
    267-310-3678

  • “Best Education, Nutrition, Best Care for Kids!”

  • Infant Care in Rittenhouse Square That Parents Trust

    Parents throughout Rittenhouse Square have come to rely on our infant program as it provides the perfect balance of professional expertise and warm, family-like care that makes each day feel special for their little ones. Here’s a bit more about how we make that happen.

    Warm & Safe Environment

    Safety comes first in every aspect of our infant program, which is why we’ve invested in state-of-the-art technology and safety measures throughout our facility. Our classroom features soft surfaces, age-appropriate toys, and carefully organized spaces that allow babies to explore safely under the constant supervision of our staff. We also maintain strict cleanliness protocols, use non-toxic materials exclusively, and regularly sanitize all toys and surfaces to protect your infant’s health.

    Beyond that, every piece of equipment, from cribs to changing tables, meets or exceeds current safety standards and undergoes regular inspections. This makes the learning environment feel warm and homelike while also featuring professional-grade safety features that give parents confidence in their choice.

    Individualized Attention & Daily Routines

    Each infant in our care receives personalized attention that honors their individual schedule and developmental needs. We work with you to establish routines that mirror your home environment, including feeding times, nap schedules, and special comfort rituals that help your baby feel secure throughout the day. Our caregivers even track each child’s activities, diaper changes, feedings, and sleep patterns, providing detailed daily reports that keep you connected to your infant’s experience.

    Whether your baby takes breast milk or formula or has started solid foods, we follow your feeding instructions precisely and accommodate any special dietary requirements. This individualized approach helps babies adjust more easily to daycare while maintaining the loving consistency they need during these important early months.

    Trained & Compassionate Staff

    Our infant caregivers combine professional training with a genuine love for babies, creating the perfect foundation for quality childcare. Every team member also completes extensive background checks, holds current first aid and CPR certifications, and participates in ongoing professional development in early childhood education.

    Moreover, our low caregiver-to-infant ratios mean your baby receives plenty of individual attention from staff members who demonstrate patience and an intuitive understanding of what babies need during their most vulnerable stage in life.

    How Our Infant Daycare in Philadelphia Supports Babies’ Development

    Right Steps® follows the Reggio Emilia philosophy, which views infants as capable, curious individuals who learn through exploration and meaningful interactions with their environment. This approach recognizes that even the youngest babies are active participants in their own learning journey, constantly absorbing information through their senses and relationships with caring adults.

    We create rich, stimulating environments that invite exploration while respecting each infant’s natural rhythms and developmental timeline. Our educators act as partners in discovery, following babies’ interests and providing gentle guidance that supports their emerging skills and understanding of the world around them. Below is a bit more of how that actually plays out in our preschool.

    Activities for Fine Motor Skills & Language Development

    At Right Steps®, each activity purposefully supports essential developmental milestones, particularly fine motor skills and language development. Infants engage in gentle finger-play activities, gripping soft objects, stacking simple blocks, and interacting with sensory-rich materials. Our caregivers also speak softly, clearly, and frequently to babies throughout the day, building foundational language skills.

    Gentle Introduction to Sounds, Colors, Textures, & Patterns

    Babies begin exploring their world through their senses, which is why our infant classrooms are filled with gentle sounds, bold patterns, cozy textures, and soft lighting that invite calm curiosity. Singing voices, music, and rattles provide auditory experiences, while visual elements like color contrasts and simple shapes hold their attention without overstimulating. 

    Textures come through blankets, bumpy toys, and crinkly pages, allowing babies to engage with their surroundings in natural, hands-on ways. Through our early childhood education philosophy, sensory learning becomes part of each day, blending play, movement, and arts into a soothing rhythm that supports healthy discovery.

    Encouraging Curiosity Through Interactive Play

    Play forms the heart of every infant’s experience at Right Steps®, creating a joyful atmosphere that invites curiosity, discovery, and exploration. Our interactive toys, soft play structures, and sensory-rich activities encourage infants to actively investigate the world around them. Caregivers warmly support babies during playtime, guiding them gently while celebrating their natural inquisitiveness. Through these engaging moments, infants steadily develop confidence and build meaningful emotional bonds with those around them.

    Developmentally Appropriate Stimulation

    We thoughtfully curate activities and interactions that suit each infant’s specific developmental stage. They support safe exploration, gently challenging infants to reach new milestones without overwhelming their abilities. Carefully chosen stimulation enhances learning, emotional well-being, and physical development at every stage of life. Caregivers observe closely, modifying activities responsively to match emerging skills and interests. This personalized approach helps infants feel secure and confident as they navigate new experiences.

    Our Infant Program in Rittenhouse Is Just the Start Of Your Child’s Journey

    Your baby’s early learning experience at Right Steps® marks just the beginning of their educational journey. Beyond infant care, our school provides seamless transitions into our toddler program, where children eagerly explore the world with growing independence and curiosity. Next, our vibrant preschool curriculum fosters social, emotional, and academic growth, supporting creativity and a love of learning. We also have additional activities for older children such as fitness, phonemic awareness, and after-school programs. 

    When ready for kindergarten, your child will smoothly navigate into our dynamic and engaging kindergarten program, fully prepared for academic success and lifelong learning. Right Steps® accompanies your family each step of the way, providing continuity, support, and meaningful learning experiences as your child grows.

    Looking for Early Learning Infant Care in Philadelphia? Enroll With Right Steps® Today!

    Have you been scouring the internet searching “infant daycare near me in Philadelphia”? Your search ends right here at Right Steps® Education. Our early childhood education center warmly welcomes families seeking high-quality infant care with compassion, expertise, and dedication. We invite you to contact us, tour our school, meet our wonderful teachers, and experience firsthand how we craft nurturing spaces where infants thrive, grow, and enjoy discovering the joy of learning.

    • Infants

      A nurturing, creative program supporting every unique patterns for development, feeding and sleeping.
    • Toddlers

      Toddler classrooms support learning through sensory experiences that enhance cognitive, language, motor and social skills.
    • Preschool

      Preschool is an exciting time for children as they begin the adventure of a lifetime of learning.
    • Kindergarten

      Kindergarten students are encouraged to be responsible productive members of society by showing them how they can make a difference in their world!
    • After School

      Right Steps ® Provides a unique before and after school learning experience to keep students motivated and focused in a stimulating environment.
    • Summer Camp

      Exciting experiments, engaging activities, playing games, creating music, fascinating facts and fantastic field trips! (Available for children up to 12-years-old)