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Centene has partnered with Bright Horizons since 2002 to offer high quality child care to employees. Bright Horizons currently manages six other child care centers in Tyler, Texas; Farmington, Missouri; Ferguson, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Great Falls, Montana; and Tempe, Arizona.
The length of time will vary depending on the size of the waitlist and the ages of the children. We will send periodic communications to keep you informed of your status on the waitlist. We will do everything we can to ensure you are offered a space as soon as it becomes available.
Enrollment will be offered to families in the order that their registration is received on a first-come, first-served basis.
Tuition rates are established in alignment with comparable, high-quality child care centers in the surrounding area. While establishing these rates, Bright Horizons works hard to balance the tuition rates with the need to deliver the highest quality care possible, which is framed by the following factors:
The weekly 2021 tuition rates are listed below. These rates are effective from January 2021 through January 2022. Each year, Bright Horizons will conduct an extensive market study to determine the appropriate annual tuition rates.
|
Infant Ratio 1:4 |
Toddler Ratio 1:4 |
Young Preschool Ratio 1:6 |
Pre-K Ratio 1:10 |
Full-Time |
$249 |
$249 |
$223 |
$223 |
Full-Time Salary $60,000-$99.999 |
$296 |
$296 |
$269 |
$269 |
Full-Time Salary > $100,000 |
$346 |
$346 |
$312 |
$312 |
Weekly tuition payments will be made via payroll deducts.
Bright Horizons’ successful core curriculum The World at Their Fingertips will be used at the center. To learn more about the Bright Horizons curriculum please visit www.brighthorizons.com/curriculumguide
Your family’s status on the waitlist will remain intact until space becomes available and is offered to your family. Families may decline an offer and maintain their current position on the waitlist once. After the second decline their name is moved to the bottom of the waitlist.
Breakfast, morning snack, lunch and an afternoon snack will be provided per day, and are included in the tuition.
Yes. Employees working from home can enroll in the child care center.
Bright Horizons works to recruit and hire the highest quality teachers. Bright Horizons’ staff is nurturers as well as educators who encourage learning through exploration and partnership with parents. They’re trained to deliver the highest standard of care. All candidates undergo a thorough screening, including a Bright Horizons enhanced background check and state-required background checks. All teachers must meet state educational licensing and additional center requirements.
The center has capacity for 132 children and will serve children ages 6 weeks through 5 years.
Full-time employees and employees’ legal dependents and grandchildren are eligible to enroll in the child care center.
For job listings and to complete the application process, please visit www.brighthorizons.com/careers.
No sibling discount is offered at this time.
Bright Horizons’ successful core curriculum The World at Their Fingertips will be used at the center. To learn more about the Bright Horizons curriculum please visit www.brighthorizons.com/curriculumguide.
Bright Horizons will hold space for up to six weeks as long as tuition is paid monthly during that period. After the six week period, you must enroll your child, or the space will be offered to another family on the waitlist.
Bright Horizons was founded more than 30 years ago and partners with more than 1000 employers across the U.S., as well as in Europe, Canada and India. Their client list includes half of those named to FORTUNE magazine’s “100 Best Companies” and more than three-fourths of the companies on Working Mother magazine’s “100 Best” list. Bright Horizons operates centers in communities, as well as onsite at major employers.
As guardians of your children, there is nothing more important to us than their safety and protection while they are in our care. Bright Horizons has a series of security protocols and procedures to help guard against any threat to the safety of children and staff, and we perform safety drills on a regular basis. We do everything we can to make our centers safe and secure and to ensure that our teachers and staff are well-trained to protect children in the case of emergency.
Access to the center:
Safety Drills and Training:
Emergency Communication:
Injury Prevention:
Weapons Policy:
Firearms, explosive devices, and other weapons are not permitted on Bright Horizons premises, regardless of any valid permit to carry such weapons.
Bright Horizons will launch the enrollment process May 24, 2021. If you are interested in enrolling your child, you will need to pay registration via the Family Information Center no later than June 18, 2021. More information about the enrollment process was shared during the virtual Family Information Session meetings held in May. If you weren't able to attend one of those sessions, you can watch a recording here.
No, the center will not offer vacation credits.
The center will be open Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. It will remain open year-round; closing only on the days Centene is closed.
Part time care will not be available upon the initial center opening. Full-time schedules will be prioritized and part-time care will be assessed after the initial enrollment interest period.
The capacity per age group and teacher-to-child ratios are summarized below:
Program |
Ratio |
Class Group Size |
# of Classrooms |
Total Capacity |
Infants |
1:4 |
8 |
3 |
24 |
Toddlers |
1:4 |
8 |
3 |
24 |
Young Preschool (Twos) |
1:6 |
12 |
2 |
24 |
Preschool/Pre-K |
1:10 |
20 |
3 |
60 |
In addition to the tuition, a non-refundable registration fee of $45 per child will be due at the time of registration.
Bright Horizons offers many resources to support families’ efforts to nurture children’s development, be actively involved in their education, and balance work/life demands. Bright Horizons Resources can be found at www.brighthorizons.com/familyresources.
If you terminate your position with Centene and leave in good standing, child care benefits may be extended to you for 30 days to help you find suitable care for your children. If you decide to remove your child/ren from child care, a 30 day notice is required. If you are terminated by Centene, child care benefits end the last day of your employment. Any outstanding balances must be paid at that time.
Bright Horizons offers many resources to support families’ efforts to nurture children’s development, be actively involved in their education, and balance work/life demands. Bright Horizons Resources can be found at www.brighthorizons.com/familyresources.
The capacity per age group and teacher-to-child ratios are summarized below:
Program |
Ratio |
Class Group Size |
# of Classrooms |
Total Capacity |
Infants |
1:4 |
8 |
3 |
24 |
Toddlers |
1:4 |
8 |
3 |
24 |
Young Preschool (Twos) |
1:6 |
12 |
2 |
24 |
Preschool/Pre-K |
1:10 |
20 |
3 |
60 |
The ratios at the center are designed to support one-on-one interactions between the teachers and children, an in-depth understanding by the teachers of the individual needs of each child, and the formulation of consistent care-giving routines based on the teachers’ knowledge of the individual children. These teacher-to-child ratios also support enhanced development, particularly language development.
Yes, Bright Horizons’ early childhood programs serve children with special needs. Bright Horizons believes in inclusive programs that meet the needs of a wide range of children and focus on each child's strengths. Teachers also receive additional training. Bright Horizons supports a team approach; the teacher, director, specialists, and parents work closely together to identify and meet every child’s needs through an individualized plan.
If you terminate your position with Centene and leave in good standing, child care benefits may be extended to you for 30 days to help you find suitable care for your children. If you decide to remove your child/ren from child care, a 30 day notice is required. If you are terminated by Centene, child care benefits end the last day of your employment. Any outstanding balances must be paid at that time.
Centene has partnered with Bright Horizons since 2002 to offer high quality child care to employees. Bright Horizons currently manages six other child care centers in Tyler, Texas; Farmington, Missouri; Ferguson, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Great Falls, Montana; and Tempe, Arizona.
Bright Horizons works to recruit and hire the highest quality teachers. Bright Horizons’ staff is nurturers as well as educators who encourage learning through exploration and partnership with parents. They’re trained to deliver the highest standard of care. All candidates undergo a thorough screening, including a Bright Horizons enhanced background check and state-required background checks. All teachers must meet state educational licensing and additional center requirements.
The center is expected to open in September 2021, contingent upon receipt of an operating license from the state licensor.
Bright Horizons’ goal is to ensure that all health and safety practices are in line with recommendations provided by the CDC and requirements of state and local municipalities, and have the well-being of children, families, and staff at their core. Bright Horizons partnered with pediatric infectious disease specialist Dr. Kristin Moffitt of Boston Children’s Hospital to implement enhanced safety protocols including reduced class sizes, restrictions as to who comes in and out of the center, daily health screening and temperature check upon arrival for adults and children, masks for teachers, staff, and all other adults in the center, as well as strict guidelines on distancing, cleaning, and disinfecting. The team is committed to these protocols every day. And Bright Horizons continues to consult with experts and monitor updated guidance to ensure protocols evolve with new learning around COVID-19, so that children, families, and teachers are protected. For additional information outlining Bright Horizons protocols and safety measures, please visit brighthorizons.com/health-safety.
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 encourage any family interested in center information, regular updates, and invitations to the many events we are planning, to contact us.
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!