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Does Bright Horizons at Winter Garden offer a summer program?

Yes! Our center is open year-round and we offer a fun and enriching summer camp for children up to age 10. Our camp includes:

• Action-packed program that’s both fun and educational
• Age-appropriate, engaging investigative topics that incorporate children’s interests
• Daily fitness activities, gymnasium, pool, weekly Friday events
• Health, safety, and security policies that meet or exceed local, state, and national standards
• Contact us to learn more. Space is limited and early registration is encouraged!
   

What are your teacher qualifications?

All Lead Teachers have at least a Bachelors degree in Education and have completed the mandated 45 hours of Florida Child Care coursework. Assistant Teachers have either an AA degree or a National CDA credential.

What is NAEYC accreditation?

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.

Where can I learn more about other Bright Horizons locations?

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

Is there a playground on-site?

Yes, There are several courtyard style, shaded, age-appropriate playgrounds with saftey tech pour and play rubber surfacing, as well as interactive grassy areas. We also have an air conditioned indoor gymnasium that is utilized for weekly PE/Fitness classes and indoor gross motor play when inclement weather arrives.

Is part-time care available?

There several options for part-time care, including 2,3, or 5 day schedules. We do not currently offer a 1 or a 4 day program. 

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.

Are meals provided at the center?

Parents provide lunch for children. We provide 3 nutritious snacks and milk throughout the day. Our center is completely peanut free.

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.

Are all staff trained in the safe handling of food served.

Yes, Our Business Manager is is a Certified Food Safety Handling Trainer and all staff are trained in proper handling and serving of food.

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.

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.

What is APPLE Accreditation?

The Florida Association for Child Care Management 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. Currently, over 80% of eligible Bright Horizons centers are accredited by APPLE.

Bright Horizons at Winter Garden is proud to be APPLE accredited!

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.

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

Does Bright Horizons at Winter Garden offer a Summer Camp Program?

Yes, Bright Horizons Winter Garden offers a School Age Summer Camp Program from June until August.  The small group program is offered for children ages 5 - 12 that have completed Kindergarten.  The summer camp includes swimming in our on-site pool, fitness classes and yoga in our indoor gym, and STEM activities. Each week different activities are planned around the weekly theme.  Parents have the option of picking and choosing the weeks their child would like to attend. 

Does Bright Horizons offer discounts to military families?

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