Where little ones
grow up BIG.
A family-owned learning center for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers in Bridgeville, PA. Certified teachers, warm everyday care, and the kind of traditional childhood your kids will actually remember.
A classroom just right for every age.
From their very first day to their last morning before kindergarten, your kids grow up with people who know them by name.
Infants
Sweet, individual care. Caregivers follow each baby's own schedule for feeding and sleeping, with lots of holding, rocking, and play to grow sensory, social, and motor skills.
Young Toddlers
Building wobbly first steps into confident moves. Fine and gross motor play, basic art, and small group time grow social, emotional, and cognitive skills at each child's pace.
Older Toddlers
Big feelings, big imaginations. Circle time, motor play, imaginative sensory time, plus the very first math and language concepts in a routine kids can count on.
Preschool
Everyday learning, small and large group. Literacy and language take the lead, paired with math, science, and motor skill activities — all balanced with plenty of play.
Pre-Kindergarten
Built for kindergarten readiness. Literacy and math combined with writing, science, and the interpersonal skills that lead to a wonderful first year of school.
Breakfast, lunch, and snacks provided daily for Young Toddlers through Pre-K. Weekly lesson plans posted by age group.
A day at Bambinos.
Every classroom follows its own age-right rhythm, but the shape of the day looks something like this.
- Morning
Arrival & welcome
Doors open at 6:30. Hugs at the gate, a warm hello, and a moment of grace to start the day.
- After arrival
Breakfast together
A real breakfast at the table — for Young Toddlers through Pre-K. Manners, conversation, and a good start.
- Mid-morning
Circle time
Songs, the week's theme, the calendar, and a story. Every classroom gathers in its own way.
- Late morning
Outdoor & motor play
Wiggles need running, climbing, and fresh air. Weather permitting, every group gets out.
- Before lunch
Small-group learning
Literacy, math, science, art — sized to each age group's weekly lesson plan, posted for parents to see.
- Midday
Lunch & rest
A sit-down lunch, then quiet rest time. Babies and tinies follow their own rhythm.
- Early afternoon
Nap & quiet time
Cozy mats, soft lights, and as much rest as each child needs.
- Afternoon
Snack & free play
An afternoon snack, then a stretch of self-chosen play — blocks, dress-up, art, sensory bins.
- Late afternoon
More learning & projects
Hands-on activities, story time, and small group work to round out the day.
- By 5:30
Pickup & goodbye
A handoff with a smile, a quick "here's what we did today," and out the door.
Infants follow their own demand-based schedule for feeding and sleeping. Older classrooms balance learning, play, meals, and rest in routines kids can count on.
Real meals, every day.
One less thing to pack. Young Toddlers through Pre-K eat with us — at the table, together.
Breakfast
A warm sit-down start to the day — at the table, with grace.
Lunch
A real lunch, served together. Manners and conversation included.
Snack
A little something to keep the afternoon going strong.
- Provided daily for Young Toddlers through Pre-K
- Served at the table together, family-style
- Allergies & dietary needs discussed at enrollment
- Bottles, formula, and baby food handled per-child for infants
Built on love.
Grown by trust.
Bambinos is a family-owned learning center founded over 33 years ago by Donna Ferguson — who built the place she wished she could find as a working mom. Today she runs it alongside co-owner Alexandra “Ally” Varcelotti, who oversees curriculum, staff, safety, and the daily rhythm of the classrooms.
Our approach is steady and a little old-fashioned: Christian ethics, manners, positive guidance, grace before meals, and the traditional childhood moments — Santa visits, Easter Bunny, Christmas performances — that kids actually remember.
“Children at Bambinos are always treated as if they are one of our own.”
Certified teachers
Every toddler, preschool and Pre-K teacher at Bambinos is certified — and most have been with us for years.
Family-owned
Donna started Bambinos in 1993 while looking for the kind of care she wanted for her own kids. That's still the standard.
Traditional values
Manners, kindness, positive guidance, grace before meals. The everyday habits that build steady self-esteem.
Treated like our own
Every child at Bambinos is treated the way we'd want someone to treat our own — every single day.
Around the South Hills.
Tucked into Portman's Country Commons in Bridgeville — minutes from the South Hills communities most of our families call home.
Not sure if we're close enough? Give us a call — 412.257.1447
What parents tell us.
“The teachers treat the kids like their own. Our daughter is excited to go every single morning.”
“Academically, socially, emotionally — our son has grown so much here. We trust the owners completely.”
“Clean, safe, warm. We feel like we're leaving our kids with family every day.”
Themes paraphrased from parent reviews. See our Google and Facebook pages for full reviews by name.
From hello to first day.
Four small steps. We'll walk you through every one of them.
Schedule a tour
Call or fill out the form. We'll find a time that works — usually within the same week.
Meet the family
Walk the classrooms, meet the teachers, see the kids in action. Bring all your questions.
Reserve your spot
If it's a fit, we'll send enrollment paperwork and walk you through the details.
First day, ready
We'll know your child's name, schedule, and routine before the door opens.
Call 412.257.1447 or send a tour request.
Quick answers.
The stuff parents ask us most. Don't see your question? Give us a call — we're happy to talk through it.
Call 412.257.1447Come meet
the family.
The best way to know if Bambinos is right for your child is to walk through the door. Call, email, or send the form — we'll set up a tour with you.
- Mon – Fri6:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- SaturdayClosed
- SundayClosed