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From the 56 W., take the El Camino Real exit and turn left on El Camino Real. Go about 1 mile and take a left on Torrey Reserve Driveway. Landmarks are Ruth Cris Steak House and Insurance Company of the West. Contiue arcross the front of ICW and Bright Horizons is toward the back of the parking lot. From 5 N. take the Carmel Valley Road exit. Take a left on Carmel Valley Road and then a right on El Camino Real. Go about 1 mile and take a left on Torrey Reserve Driveway. You will see the Insurance Company of the West on your left and Ruth Chris Steak House on your right. Continue across the front of ICW and Bright Horizons in the back of the parking lot. From 5 S. take the Carmel Mountain Road exit. Take a right on Carmel Mountain and a left on El Camino Real. Go about 1 mile, pass Arroyo Sorrento Road (on your right) and make an immediate right into the Bright Horizons parking lot. Do not turn on Arroyo Sorrento Road. There is no entrance into the Bright Horizons parking lot.l

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Welcome to Bright Horizons Del Mar

A great place to learn, discover and grow serving ages Two - Kindergarten.

Our highly skilled teachers provide the environment and experiences from which children learn and grow around "The World At Their Fingertips" curriculum. An innovative "Emerging Curriculum" allows teachers to teach the desired skill sets as appropriate for each age around topics that the children are interested in. This forms the foundation of child directed learning. Our mission is to provide a caring and nurturing environment where your child can learn and develop eventually transitioning to elementary school with a love for learning and confidence in themselves. Our center is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm. We offer full-time and part-time enrollment options for children ages Two through Kindergarten. We are located in the greater Del Mar area - on El Camino Real Road in Carmel Valley with convenient access to the I-5 and 56 freeways. Tours are scheduled by appointment. Please call 858-509-0419. ...

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What Parents are Saying

Our greatest advocates are also our closest friends.

"Ever since the first day I walked into Bright Horizons, I have always felt very comfortable that my son would be well taken care of. I thank you all for your caring hearts, teaching right from wrong, and playing a big part in the development of the amazing boy that my son has become."

Our Center Programs & Services

Here are a few of our best features.

Full- and part-time early education and preschool, Drop-in / emergency-care, School holiday - vacation care, Summer camp, School-age summer camp

Featured Parent Webinar

Mind in the Making: The 7 Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs

Children's Life SkillsHow can families and teachers give kids the life skills they need to cope  in our multi-tasking, multimedia, modern world?

Bright Horizons, in conjunction with Families and Work Institute and Ellen Galinsky, present a parent webinar about the skills adults and children need in order to succeed in the 21st century.

Bright Horizons Community

Our Online Community is a great place for parents and educators to share ideas, get perspectives and ask questions. Looking for info on potty training your toddler or how to get your preschooler started with chores? This is the place for you.

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Meals

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Get involved in our Enrichment Activities

Because knowledge is more than just the ABC's.

Bright Horizons Del Mar is proud to offer many enrichment activities including Funastics, Tumble Gym Bus, Spanish, Mandarin, Yoga, Playball, Music and Dance (tap and ballet). For more information on our enrichment programs please give us a call at 858 509-0419.

In addition to our curriculum's learning elements in math, language, art, social responsibility, health and wellness, we are proud to incorporate these curriculum features into your daily experience:
  • Growing Readers
  • Gardening
  • Everyday Math
  • Art Studio
  • Handwriting Without Tears
  • Weekly Reader
  • Movement Matters
  • Musical Garden
  • Weekly Mandarin Story Telling

From our Photo Albums

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  • Kindergarten Prep (4-5 year olds) 10/10/2010
  • Preschool I (2-3 year olds) 10/10/2010
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