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Parents are a vital part of our program. Your involvement, support and satisfaction are keys to our success! We encourage regular visits, as well as participation in special events & activities, field trips and sharing your talents. We also have a Parent Partnership Committee active in the center. This committee works directly with the center management to plan center events, address concerns, and asssit in creating a wonderful environment for our families and staff in the center. There are many opportunities for parents to participate in Parent Partnership meetings, attend workshops and center events. Regular communication is also essential through monthly newsletters, weekly Monday Memos, daily My Bright Day app, face-to-face conversation, phone calls and written notes. Bright Horizons conducts annual parent satisfaction surveys to help us constantly improve our work with your family.
Yes, we serve breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack. All meals are catered and prepared by Unidine Catering Company, and follow USDA nutritional guidelines. Menus are posted at the check-in kiosks and are available for parents upon request.
The TLC currently opens at 7:00am daily and closes at 6:00pm daily. A Late Pick-up fee will be charged for each child remaining in the center after the Center closes at 6:00pm.
There is a badge access security system at main entrance that is monitored by the front desk.. All areas surrounding the childcare property are fenced and monitored by the TSYS Security Department through video-surveillance and Columbus Police car patrol.
The center is accepting full time enrollments only: part-time programs are not currently available. Drop-in care is available on a space available basis.
Yes. The center offers STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) and Movement Matters activities as a part of the children's regular programing. There are also Enrichment Rooms dedicated to these activities. For more information, please contact the center directly at, 706-644-4852.
Any child who is a legal dependent of a TSYS/Global Payments Benefit Eligible Parent may enroll at the TSYS Learning Center.
Summer Camp and our SchoolsOut program. When school’s out but you still need reliable care for your child, don’t stress. Our SchoolsOUT program is here to help make life easier! Your child will enjoy playing, learning, and exploring his or her interests in a fun, safe, and engaging environment…and you’ll feel good, knowing your child is having a blast. See our SchoolsOut flyer in Parent Resources.
Yes, Bright Horizons has developed the “World at Their Fingertips” Program that is guided by our Discovery Driven Learning. This will be discussed in detail when you tour the center and at New Parent Orientation upon enrollment. For more information, you may visit our web site at www.brighthorizons.com.
Yes, siblings receive priority. Our intent is to serve the family as a unit.
If a family has more than one child, they will pay full price for the youngest child and will receive a 10% Sibling Discount on the second child and any additional child's tuition. (The exception being, there are no sibling discounts on the K-Prep program.)
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*For information on center closing during inclement weather, please contact the center 706-644-4852.
Ages 6 weeks to 5 years in the year-round program. School-age children, Pre-K thru 6th grade, may attend our School's Out program for school Holidays and Summer Camp (on a space available basis). Please contact the center directly for more information.
The Center is currently offering a GA State funded Pre-K class, as well as, a TSYS-subsidized Kindergarten Prep program. The center also offers before and after care for an additional fee. Please contact the center for additional information on the program and availibility.
Yes! Prospective parents can schedule a center visit by completing our Tuitions and Openings form from our center website.
At all of our centers, rigorous health and safety practices are a foundation of the way we care for children. These include:
Strict safety and security procedures are designed to keep our families and staff protected.
During your search for the perfect child care partner, this is among the most important questions you can ask. For over 30 years, we’ve been a company that is guided by our HEART Principles and an unerring belief in putting children first.
At Bright Horizons, we know that childhood is a treasured time. We believe it is our responsibility to provide environments and experiences that capture the joys of childhood, nurture each child’s individual growth and development, and pave the way for success in school and life. We promise to:
Yes! Bright Horizons strives to and has successfully accommodated a wide range of special needs and individual differences in our group programs. We believe in inclusive programs that attempt to meet the needs of a wide range of children and which focus on each child’s strengths. We support a collaborative team approach – the teacher, director, specialists, and parents. The team will work closely together to try to maximize each child’s opportunities for learning, growth, and development, and to attempt to eliminate any barriers or safety issues which a group program may present.
The safety of the children in our care is our highest concern. Bright Horizons maintains stringent hiring practices and conducts criminal background checks on all teachers and caregivers in our centers. This check includes a criminal record search and a cross-reference check to determine prior convictions or other records of criminal activity that would call into question an employee’s’ suitability to care for children. Additional elements of our required background checks include verification through the Office of Foreign Asset Control and Sexual Offender Database Search. The frequency for updating criminal background checks for employees depends on state or other center-specific requirements.
Our research-based World at Their Fingertips® curriculum meets children where they are developmentally, with Signature Practices that build confidence and excitement about learning at every age and stage. In every classroom, our goal is to help children do more than learn; it’s to cultivate the joy of learning. And our emergent approach — teaching skills by leveraging a child’s own interests — enables teachers to tailor activities and projects for the specific talents and needs of each child in the class. Learn more about our specialized programs for babies, toddlers and preschool children, and how we prepare children for school and life beyond.
All Bright Horizons center staff are trained in CPR and first aid. Once an employee is hired, they are required to fulfill 16 hours of training through our new employee orientation. This training takes place over a two-day period, where the employee spends time observing each age group in the center. Teachers must successfully complete first aid and CPR training, in addition to local licensing and/or Department of Health requirements (e.g., food handler safety card.)
Absolutely! Named one of Fortune Magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For 20 times, we are proud of the environment we create for our educators. We are always looking for great teachers, and offer competitive benefits and innovative programs. like our Horizons Teacher Degree program. For job listings and to complete the application process, please visit the Bright Horizons jobs and careers page at https://careers.brighthorizons.com.
We have many centers across the US, and each center reflects the unique personality of its leadership and community. To find the best fit for you and your family find a child care center near you.
We encourage any family interested in center information, regular updates, and invitations to the many events we are planning, to contact us.
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) has developed standards to define and recognize quality child care programs. In order to be accredited, a child care program must meet a variety of strict criteria, including having a well-trained faculty, good staff-child ratios and group sizes, and a comprehensive curriculum, as well as meet stringent health and safety standards. The program must also provide meaningful opportunities for family involvement.
Finding the right daycare and early education solution can be a lengthy process. Our best recommendation is to start early! Even if your preferred Bright Horizons center doesn’t currently have space available, we still recommend registration for your first choice center. At Bright Horizons, you can register at up to three locations. Once registered, we will add you to our wait list and you will be offered a space as soon as one is available. For many families on a wait list, Bright Horizons offers the ability to enroll at a nearby center on a temporary basis, or until your first choice center becomes available. If you’d like further advice on how to find the best preschool for your family, take a listen to our webinar on finding a quality preschool program.
Ready to get started? Schedule a meeting with Bright Horizons to get a tour of our center. See our classrooms, ask questions about tuition, openings and our enrollment process. Find out how we’ll help your family thrive!