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What is The World At Their Fingertips?

Bright Horizons curriculum, The World at Their Fingertips, is our unique curriculum designed to engage children in active learning that prepares them for school while helping them achieve their individual potential and fostering a spirit of community. It includes curriculum elements such as Language Works, Math Counts, Science Rocks, ArtSmart, Our World and Well Aware that cross all age groups. For more on information on our curriculum, click here.

What are the educational goals of Bright Horizons?

Comprehensive, optimum development of each child: mind, body, social self, and character.

Preparation for Success in Life

• Approaching life as an invitation to learn
  
• Becoming a confident and competent lifelong learner
  
• Becoming a confident and competent user of technology
  
• Developing emotional intelligence: personal power and social skills
  

• Developing the social and cognitive skills necessary for school success
  
• Achieving excellence in language and literacy
  
• Developing an engaged, reflective, inquisitive mind and appreciation of science
  
• Achieving excellence in logical/mathematical understanding

• Happy days
  
• Wonderful relationships
  
• A World of experience
  

What are the center's operator hours?

Monday - Friday
7:30am - 6:00pm

How can I obtain information about tuition?

Tuition varies by center, schedule and by individual classroom. To find out more information about tuition, please contact the center directly.

Where can I learn more about other Bright Horizons locations?

To find other locations, please visit www.brighthorizons.com/locator.

Are all staff trained in CPR and First Aid?

All Bright Horizons staff are trained regularly in CPR, even if not required by the state. First Aid is taught as required by state licensing agency/regulations so that you can feel confident that your child is safe and receiving the best care possible at our center.

Can you please give me directions to the center?

We are located on Ray Rd. just West of Alma School. We are tucked behind Skateland.

Is there a playground on-site?

Yes there is an age appropriate playground on site for all the children. Take a look at pictures of our playgrounds in the photo gallery!

What is Bright Horizons' process on checking the background of their employees?

Bright Horizons conducts a comprehensive background check on all prospective employees and frequent visitors. The background check consists of a county criminal record check for the past seven years performed in all counties that a person has lived, worked or attended school. In addition to the county criminal search , a sex offender search, OFAC search and a social security verification trace are also conducted. For all location employees, program licensing background checks required by the state are also performed.

I'm not quite ready to enroll in the center but I am interested in continuing to hear about what is happening at the center. How can I get information more regularly?

We encourage any family interested in center information, regular updates and invitations to the many events we are planning, to contact us.

Who is the child care center operator?

Bright Horizons Family Solutions: Kelly Swadner, Center Director
Stacie Pederson, Health and Safety Director

Are meals provided at the center?

Two nutritious snacks and organic milk are provided each day,  and families provide a ready to eat lunch. 

I've accepted a space for my child, paid the tuition, and completed the enrollment forms, what's next?

Congratulations! Once we've received your enrollment, your family will be contacted to schedule an intake conference. At this conference, you'll discuss your child's routine, dislikes, your expectations as a parent, what to bring on your child's first day and visit the homebase.

What is the process for withdrawing from the center?

As stated in the Family Enrollment Agreement that every family signs as part of the enrollment package, there is a 30 day written notice required for withdrawing from the center.

What if I’d like to enroll but the center doesn’t have space available?

We suggest you register with Bright Horizons.  You can select up to 3 locations to be registered at, including the center you are most interested in.  By registering, you are confirming your strong interest in all 3 centers.  We will add you to our wait list and you will be offered a space as soon as one becomes available.  While waiting for a space to become available at your first choice location, many families will choose to enroll at their 2^nd or 3^rd choice temporarily until space becomes available at the center they are most interested in.  In many centers, a child currently enrolled at a Bright Horizons location has priority over the general community so enrolling at another location will not only solve your care needs but will also give you additional priority in getting into your 1st preference.  Our goal is to accommodate families as soon as space allows.  During the entire process, we will keep in touch with you regarding your status.

Does Bright Horizons offer discounts to military families?

Tuition assistance is available for eligible military families when on-base care is not available at participating Bright Horizon’s centers. You can find more information, and map of participating centers here.