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Top Questions
- What resources does Bright Horizons offer to families?
- In addition to tuition, what other fees are required?
- Is food included in the tuition?
- How is breastfeeding managed at the center?
- What ages does Bright Horizons at Norwell serve?
- How can I be assured my child will be ready for school?
- Who should I contact with questions or concerns?
- Is there a sibling discount?
- What is the child/teacher ratio and capacity of center?
- Can I register for the center if I am currently expecting?
- Does Bright Horizons offer discounts to military families?
What resources does Bright Horizons offer to families?
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:
Center Based Resources:
- Family Partnership Group
- Family lending library
- Special family events
- Daily communications
- Monthly newsletters
- Document boards
- Collaborative partnerships between families and teachers
- Web-Based Resources
- Bright Horizons online community – www.brighthorizons.com/community
- e-family news – www.brighthorizons.com/efamily-news
- Education at Bright Horizons – www.brighthorizons.com/education
- Family Room Blog – https://blogs.brighthorizons.com/familyroom/
- What Happened to My World website – www.brighthorizons.com/talktochildren
- Parent webinar series – www.brighthorizons.com/growing/parent-webinar
In addition to tuition, what other fees are required?
You will be required to pay the following:
- Registration Fee: A registration fee of $150 per child will be due at the time of registration. This places your child on to our waitlist.
- Enrollment Deposit: An enrollment deposit equal to the first month’s tuition will be required within two business days of accepting the enrollment offer. The enrollment deposit will be applied to the first month of tuition. If a family chooses not to enroll their child after accepting the enrollment offer, the enrollment deposit will be forfeited.
- Annual Re-Registration Fee: A $100 fee per child will be required each subsequent year to cover annual administrative and licensing fees.
Is food included in the tuition?
Two nutritious snacks per day as well as water and organic milk are included in the tuition. Parents provide the lunch for their child. The center is a nut-safe environment, so please make sure to pack foods that do not contain any nut products.
How is breastfeeding managed at the center?
A meaningful benefit of having child care near the workplace is the opportunity for a new mother to breast-feed throughout the day. If you are a nursing mother, we will be happy to make arrangements for you to visit your infant at any time and there will be a private lactation room at the center. If not convenient for you to make nursing visits, a supply of frozen breast milk can be stored at the center for up to one month from the date provided to the center; you may also provide milk daily.
What ages does Bright Horizons at Norwell serve?
We serve children 6 weeks through 6 years old.
How can I be assured my child will be ready for school?
Bright Horizons regularly conducts systematic studies to assess children’s preparedness for entering elementary school as perceived by the children’s parents and elementary school teachers. Through child-directed (emergent) and teacher-guided choices, the emphasis is on reading, writing, math, science, art, social skills, and creative movement. The program helps children approach school and academics with skills, confidence, and the drive for excellence. Key findings from the recent study include:
Perspectives on Bright Horizons’ Preparation of Children for School |
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| Evaluated Factors | Teachers | Parents |
| Bright Horizons graduates met or exceeded their expectations for school readiness. | 93% | 97% |
| Bright Horizons graduates enter elementary school with a strong enthusiasm for learning. | 90% | 99% |
| Bright Horizons graduates were well prepared with the reading and math skills needed for academic success. | 90% | 90% |
Who should I contact with questions or concerns?
Bright Horizons welcome your involvement, questions, and concerns. Please feel free to reach out to:
Andrea Charles, Center Director at 781-878-6077 or andrea.charles@brighthorizons.com, or
Jannette Leary, Regional Manager at jannette.leary@brighthorizons.com
Is there a sibling discount?
Yes, the center offers a discount for siblings.
The second child will make the family eligible for a 10% discount on the oldest child tuition.
What is the child/teacher ratio and capacity of center?
The capacity of the center will serve 101 children.
14 Infants | Ratio 1:3 | Group size: 7
18 Toddlers | Ratio 1:4 | Group size: 9
9 Twos | Ratio 1:4 | Group size: 9
40 Preschool | Ratio 1:10 | Group size: 20
20 Kindergarten Prep | Ratio 1:10 | Group size: 20
Can I register for the center if I am currently expecting?
Yes, please complete a Registration Form if you are expecting with your anticipated start date. Once this is complete an administrator will contact you about the enrollment process.
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.
