Babies enjoy classrooms made for exploring with teachers who support both today’s big milestones and tomorrow’s leaps toward the future.
Swipe left to learn how each curriculum element comes alive in the infant classroom
Listening and Speaking: tune into voices; show interest in stories; listen and respond
Early Literacy: explore picture books and participate in rhyme games
Bright Horizons Signature Practices: Read to infants daily; use sign language to build early language development
Exploration and Discovery: dump and pour sand and water; explore natural materials; and experiment with cause-and-effect
Problem Solving: use items in varied ways
Bright Horizons Signature Practices: treasure baskets to entice curiosity
Visual Arts: explore colors, shapes, and textures
Music and Creative Movement: experiment with sounds; move in response to music and rhythm
Dramatic Arts: enjoy storytelling; imitate actions
Bright Horizons Signature Practices: daily exposure to the arts
Number Sense: explore quantity concepts like “one” or “more” or “less;” spatial relations, e.g., over, under, and through
Sorting and Patterning: identify differences in texture and size; name objects; repeat actions
Time: anticipate an event
Movement: participate in routines and rhythms that promote peaceful experiences; listen to music; move bodies for strong development
Nutrition: taste and enjoy nutritious foods
Health and Safety: participate in personal health care, such as washing hands
Character and Citizenship: begin to understand individual needs; purposefully interact with peers
Nature Experiences: explore grass, flowers, and other natural materials
Bright Horizons Signature Practices: daily outdoor exploration
Social-Emotional: learn that the world is a safe place and that adults can be trusted to respond quickly and with kindness; develop strong bonds with caregivers; respond to others
Bright Horizons Signature Practices: Prime Times, our approach to building nurturing relationships in everyday moments.
Toddlers are curious about everything and becoming increasingly independent. Our teachers embrace that as they support the growth of important skills they need for the future.
Swipe left to learn how each curriculum element comes alive in the toddler/two classroom
Listening and Speaking: tune into voices; listen/respond to simple instructions; communicate desires
Early Literacy: explore picture books; tell simple stories; understand beginning, middle, end
Bright Horizons Signature Practices: foster receptive and expressive language
Active Exploration: investigate materials experiment with space/ volume; build structures; use simple tools
Questioning and Problem Solving: ask, “why, what, how;” identify a problem; explore solutions
Bright Horizons Signature Practices: cause-and-effect exploration
Visual Arts: investigate the world through senses; begin to use art materials; explore textures and colors
Dance and Creative Movement: listen and respond to a variety of music
Performing Arts: use imagination in play; engage in simple role plays
Number Sense: begin to understand one-to-one correspondence, counting
Sorting and Patterning: begin to sort objects and notice patterns; name objects and recognize patterns
Time: use words to describe past and future events
Healthy Living Practices: explore foods; build large motor skills; participate in simple yoga/mindfulness exercises
Nature Experiences: explore natural materials, gardens, plants, and animals
Bright Horizons Signature Practices: daily sensory experiences and self-help skills
Character and Community: begin to make positive contributions; express affection and compassion
Environmental Awareness: begin to care for the classroom or garden
Bright Horizons Signature Practices: daily outdoor experiences
Social-Emotional: learn the world is a safe place; see adults model cooperation; begin to develop empathy; build positive relationships
Executive Function: begin to follow simple directions
Bright Horizons Signature Practices: small group approach and maximizing Prime Times
Preschoolers are ready to take chances and experiment with new things. With teachers’ support, these inquisitive young minds will tackle new challenges, and advance the skills they’ll need for kindergarten and beyond.
Swipe left to learn how each curriculum element comes alive in the preschool classroom
Listening and Speaking: engage in conversation; participate in rhyme games; retell stories
Early Literacy: play letter games; explore picture books; write letters, recipes and stories with a teacher’s help
Bright Horizons Signature Practices: daily pre-reading and writing
Exploration: use magnifying glasses/maps/other tools; explore natural objects (pine cones, shells, terrariums)
Problem-Solving: observe/form hypotheses, try solutions, ask questions
Bright Horizons Signature Practices: weekly STEM activities and outdoor science laboratories
Visual Arts: explore clay, paint, watercolors, crayons, and other art materials to express ideas and creativity; use art as a form of communication
Performing Arts: act out stories, sing songs, use instruments, and experiment with dramatic play, dance and movement
Number Sense: Sort and count items; explore one-to-one correspondence; estimate
Time and Spatial Relations: measure/weigh objects; explore concepts of volume, time, shape
Bright Horizons Signature Practices: enriched math centers and estimation or sequencing stations
Healthy Living Practices: participate in movement, mindfulness, and fitness activities
Nutrition and Safety: identify nutritious foods; independently wash hands, put on coats, etc.
Nature Experiences: observe plants and animals; grow a garden; and explore the natural world
Character and Community: contribute to the class; learn about community; participate in service projects
Environmental Awareness: care for center plants or pets; recycle; work together to care for classroom
Diversity Awareness: explore cultures; practice appreciation and acceptance
Social-Emotional: understand others; ask for help; resolve conflict; identify and express emotions,; build friendships; cooperate and compromise
Executive Function: begin to plan and consider consequences to actions, adjust plans, follow directions
With school on the horizon, pre-kindergartners are inspired to think critically, explore new ideas, and build on the STEM, language, art, and social skills they’ll need to succeed.
Swipe left to learn how each curriculum element comes alive in the kindergarten prep classroom
Listening and Speaking: ask questions; expand vocabulary; and participate in back-and-forth discussions
Early Literacy: listen to/retell stories; write simple charts, letters, and journals
Bright Horizons Signature Practices: daily pre-reading and writing
Exploration: observe, research, chart findings, and use tools and technology
Problem-Solving: conduct long-term projects to test ideas/find solutions ( studying ants, woodworking)
Bright Horizons Signature Practices: science journals and annual science experiences
Number Sense: solve simple number problems; distinguish patterns; count objects; and make sets
Spatial Relations: measure volume and size; build geometric structures; and understand concepts of time
Bright Horizons Signature Practices: rotating math stations and math journals
Healthy Living Practices: yoga, mindfulness, and physical activity
Nutrition and Safety: make healthy food choices; engage in cooking activities; take care of personal needs
Nature Experiences: observe plants and animals; grow a garden; explore the natural world
Character and Community: understand home, the classroom, and the larger community; begin to develop positive character traits
Environmental Awareness: care for plants or animals; recycle; clean up after ourselves
Diversity Awareness: understand and appreciate differences; use maps
Social-Emotional: develop friendships; ask for help; resolve conflict; express compassion and empathy; and identify emotions
Executive Function: take turns; persevere through a task; regulate emotions; and see another’s perspective
Our teachers are all experienced and dedicated professionals who meet rigid certification requirements. By focusing on children’s unique interests, these talented educators work alongside children to support today’s big milestones and tomorrow’s success.
Research shows that today, more than ever, children need a mix of diverse skills. At Bright Horizons, we ensure children gain the social-emotional, critical-thinking, and academic competencies to thrive. Read what parents and teachers have to say about our graduates’ success.
Children graduate Bright Horizons programs with the skills they need to succeed in private or public school. In surveys, kindergarten and first grade teachers report that Bright Horizons graduates are enthusiastic learners who are socially and academically ready for the years ahead.
