Brightside Up provides resources to improve the availability and quality of childcare and to assist families in finding child care.
Who We Are
Building Stronger Communities Through Child Development & Child Care Provider Engagement.
Committed to enhancing the lives of children and families through comprehensive early childhood development support services and community engagement.
What’s Happening
Stay Up to Date on all the Exciting News and Events at Brightside Up
Brightside Up N.E.S.T Pantry is now open!
Brightside Up N.E.S.T Pantry: Nurturing Essentials Support for Tots Are you short on infant formula or diapers? In need of other baby essentials? We have an emergency baby pantry available to provide you with a few days’ worth of baby items to you at no cost and with no requirements! Thanks to generous donations from…
CDA Preparatory Program Application for the 2026-2027 year is now available
Follow along with us on Facebook as we celebrate #CDAWeek
Your feedback is important- Substitute Pool Survey
Your feedback is important. We need to understand the obstacles you face each day so we can allocate resources to support you. At Brightside Up, we’re examining whether child care providers in the Capital Region might benefit from establishing a substitute pool. If your program experiences staff absences, staffing ratios, or closures due to a…
Become a Provider
Start Your Journey to Become a Child Care Provider Today!
Start your journey as a childcare provider with Brightside Up through free Family Child Care Orientation Sessions to network and learn program essentials of starting your own childcare business.
Find Childcare
Find the Right Child Care For Your Child and Family
Search
Start your child care search here and learn about the different types of care available to you.
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Explore
Find additional information about financial assistance to help enhance your child care experience.
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Tour
Find out what we mean when we say, high-quality child care.
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Select & Engage
Congrats on selecting a great placement for your precious little one. Now find out how you can help make it awesome.
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Services for Providers
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Resources
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Infant & Toddler Development
Training for Early Educators
Elevate your early childhood education career with Brightside Up’s comprehensive child care training programs. Our expert-led classes cover essential topics including Health and Safety, Medication Administration Training (MAT), and specialized courses on childhood development and behavior management. Whether you prefer virtual or in-person learning, our flexible training options are designed to enhance your professional skills while offering affordable pricing and financial aid opportunities. Browse our complete instructional suite today and invest in creating better futures for the children in your care!
