Since its inception in 1992, Brightside Academy has been providing quality care to children six weeks to 12 years old. Operating 49 locations in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and New York, the company is committed to strengthening learners and respecting families. Currently, the organization provides early education for 6,700 children on a daily basis. 90% of the families at Brightside Academy are receiving child care subsidies. At Brightside Academy there are three key pieces to the puzzle: the child, the family, and the staff. This article features the stories of several individuals who have considered Brightside Academy their extended family.