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We are located on the Southwest Corner of Colorado & 26th Street, in the Water Garden Business complex accross the street from the MTV and Yahoo buildings. We are in the 26th Street building on the North Tower right next to the City National Bank.

Bright Horizons Children's Center at The Watergarden

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Our Curriculum

Creates developmentally appropriate educational environments that empower children to be confident, successful, lifelong learners.

  • Our Infant Program

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    Great Places for Babies

    An exceptional place for your baby to thrive

    Our Great Places for Babies program is designed to provide a warm, welcoming environment where your baby can thrive and grow from a bundle of joy to a bundle of curiosity. With our emphasis on creating a loving, healthy, and safe place for your child to feel secure, your baby’s primary caregiver is a nurturing child development professional who is responsible for your baby’s prime times: those critical one-to-one moments of caring, play, and communication.

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  • Our Toddler Program

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    The Growing World of Toddlers

    A place for growing curious, happy and confident toddlers

    Our Growing World of Toddlers program uses hands-on exploration and social interaction to help your child learn about the world in a safe and engaging environment. Through the guidance of our experienced teachers, toddlers succeed in a program designed to meet their individual ages and stages. Learning experiences are planned to promote the toddler's growing independence, to enhance social skills, and to build the confidence needed to reach their individual potential and prepare for preschool and beyond. Read More

  • Our Preschool Program

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    READY for SCHOOL

    Engaging children intellectually, physically, emotionally and socially

    Our READY for SCHOOL program engages children intellectually, physically, emotionally, and socially, helping to prepare them to meet the expectations of elementary school readiness. Preschool classrooms encourage children to learn through hands-on exploration guided by teachers who inspire curiosity and creative thinking. The result is well-rounded, confident children who possess the ability to solve problems, make decisions, and engage with others. Read More

  • Our Pre-Kindergarten Program

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    Pre-Kindergarten

    Ensuring children are prepared to succeed in school and life.

    Our READY for SCHOOL Pre-Kindergarten program helps children advance skills in core pre-academic areas such as literacy, math, and science, as well as in other essential areas such as art, social and emotional well-being, and health and wellness. Our whole-child approach ensures that children are exposed to a diverse array of learning activities and that they thrive in all areas of development, becoming creative thinkers, complex problem solvers, empathetic collaborators, curious investigators, and astute decision makers.

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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."

World at their Fingertips

The building blocks to a balanced education.

"When I go into one of our centers, I can immediately tell that learning is happening. You see children in small groups engaged in activities that have been thoughtfully prepared."

- Dave Lissy, Bright Horizons CEO

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Learning at Home

Neighborhood Watch

You Will Need:

Camera, paper, makers/crayons/pencils

Directions:

Take a walk around your neighborhood and take photographs or make notes about what is seen.

Tip:

Be sure to point out mailboxes, house numbers, number of windows, types of porches, cars/vehicles, bird houses, local businesses, delivery trucks you may see as you go, etc.

Variation:


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Our Curriculum Components

The building blocks to balanced education.

  • Language Works Language Works creates a language-rich environment in which love of language, books, and reading is cultivated through listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
  • Math Counts Math Counts gives children mathematical experiences with one-on-one correspondence, counting, sorting, patterning, and problem solving.
  • Science Rocks Science Rocks stimulates a child’s sense of wonder by encouraging children to question, experiment, observe, record, describe, and form conclusions.
  • ArtSmart ArtSmart helps children develop an interest and appreciation of art, music, theater, and dance, encouraging them to uncover their talents and express themselves artistically.
  • Our World Our World acknowledges and values the rich cultural heritage of families and provides a wide range of experiences for children to learn respect for our world, its diverse people, and the environment.
  • Well Aware Well Aware fosters positive attitudes toward healthy living, physical activity, and nutrition through appropriate experiences that incorporate healthful habits into daily routines.

Get involved in our Enrichment Activities

Because knowledge is more than just the ABC's.

 
Enrichment Programs
(*optional for an additional fee)

Magical Years - Dance and Gym Program is pleased to announce the continuation of the nationally acclaimed Dance and Gym Program at Bright Horizons at the Water Garden. Every week is an eclectic blend of dance,music, props, Pilates, gymnastics and tons of fun! Each class is 30 minutes long, and children are divided into age appropriate groups. The focus of the movement program is not only to help children master important motor skills, but also to enhance social, cognitive, creative, language and emotional development. This  class is popular with both girls and boys and is great for Ages 2-5 years old.

Picasso and Me is an Art program that your child will love. They will build self-confidence, increase their self-esteem, and be able to use their imagination as they explore different artists. This class is for children Ages 2-5 years old. 

DoReMi Spanish Class is a fun music class that will teach your child spanish words through song and dance. Each session has a specific theme that is incorporated into the program. The Spanish class is for children Ages 2-5 years old.

DoReMi Music Class is an exciting class for the children in all of the age groups to participate in that is provided by the center. This class is held every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month.