Safe, Peaceful Overnight Childcare You Can Trust
Licensed overnight care for children 6 weeks–12 years, available 8 p.m.–8 a.m. Perfect for night-shift parents, weekend workers, or families needing trusted overnight support.
6 weeks–12 years
Currently on waitlist — launching soon
What Is Overnight Care?
Recess Overnight Care provides a safe, nurturing environment for children who need care during nighttime hours. Whether your schedule includes overnight shifts, late events, or travel, our licensed caregivers ensure your child rests, plays, and feels at home — even when you can’t be there.
Children wind down with calm, comforting routines and structured bedtime support designed to help them feel secure, sleep soundly, and wake refreshed.
Who It’s For
Healthcare, hospitality, or shift-based workers
Parents working evening or overnight hours
Families who travel occasionally for work
Parents attending late events or in need of overnight respite
Guardians seeking safe care during emergencies or schedule gaps
What to Expect
Evening Arrival
Smooth check-in, pajama change, and bedtime prep
Wind-Down Routine
Storytime, soft music, and quiet sensory activities to help children relax
Overnight Supervision
Low child-to-staff ratios with continuous visual and auditory monitoring
Morning Transition
Gentle wake-up, breakfast, and optional morning play
Sleep Environment
Our Overnight Care program is designed around rest that truly restores. Everything about the sleep environment reflects the feeling of home — calm, comforting, and developmentally supportive.
Real Beds & Cozy Bedding
Children sleep in real beds with soft, clean linens — not cots or mats. Every detail is designed to make bedtime feel familiar and restful, helping little ones drift off easily and sleep soundly through the night.
Sound Machines
Soothing white noise fills the room to create a calm, consistent environment that mimics the comfort of home. The gentle sound helps children relax, stay asleep longer, and wake feeling refreshed.
Red-Light Illumination
Low red-light lighting supports healthy sleep by keeping the space dim and peaceful without being dark or disorienting. It’s just enough light for safety and supervision, while protecting children’s natural sleep rhythms.
Personal Comfort Items
Children are welcome to bring their favorite blanket, stuffed animal, or sleep sack. Familiar items provide extra reassurance and a sense of home, especially for little ones adjusting to overnight care.
Thoughtful Design
We go beyond “school readiness” to prepare children for the realities of the future—developing emotional literacy, adaptability, collaboration, and creative thinking.
Why Families Love Overnight Care at Recess
Fully licensed, insured, and CPR-certified staff
Calm, sleep-oriented environment — no screens, no overstimulation
Structured bedtime routine and consistent caregivers
Safe, secure facility with continuous monitoring
Perfect balance of comfort and professionalism
Designed for peace of mind — for both parent and child
Safety, Nutrition & Comfort
Licensed by PA DHS, meeting all overnight care requirements
Nut-free, allergen-aware environment
Parents may provide comfort items, bedtime routines, and favorite sleep gear
Light evening snack and breakfast offered
Continuous overnight supervision and secure check-in/out
How Enrollment Works
Apply
Submit your overnight care application online
Tour & Meet the Team
See the sleep center and meet caregivers
Enroll
Complete paperwork and schedule setup
FAQs
How do you ensure children are safe and supervised overnight?
A trained overnight caregiver remains awake and attentive throughout the night, performing regular room checks and monitoring children via secure video and audio systems. Our spaces meet all childcare licensing and safety standards, and every staff member is certified in CPR, first aid, and emergency response.
What is the bedtime routine like?
Evenings are calm and consistent. Children change into pajamas, enjoy a quiet activity or bedtime story, and settle into their beds with dim red lighting and gentle sound machines. We follow each child’s individual bedtime routine as closely as possible to help them feel at ease.
Can I bring my child’s pajamas, blanket, or comfort item?
Absolutely. We encourage families to bring familiar items from home — like a blanket, stuffed animal, or sleep sack — to help children feel secure and comfortable in a new environment.
What happens if my child wakes up during the night?
Our caregivers are nearby at all times and will comfort or assist children as needed, helping them fall back asleep calmly and quickly. If a child is unusually restless or unwell, we contact parents right away.
How do morning routines and pickups work?
Children wake naturally or with gentle guidance, then enjoy a quiet morning routine that includes getting dressed and having a light breakfast or snack. Parents can pick up anytime during their schedule.
Peace of mind, even after bedtime
Recess Overnight Care gives parents trusted, professional childcare during evening and overnight hours —
providing children with comfort, safety, and consistency. Apply today to join our waitlist and be among the first
families to experience this one-of-a-kind offering in Philadelphia.