Welcome to Bright Horizons at the Octagon! We are located on Roosevelt Island. Early education is an essential part of your child's development, and our small and inviting center is the perfect place for personalized learning. In addition to our curriculum, we offer onsite enrichments including Art, Spanish and Yoga. We have a playground directly across the street for opportunites to extend the learning beyond the classroom. We develop strong parent partnerships by offering parent workshops, events including infant socials and Saturday series. Come visit our NAEYC-accredited center, meet our teachers, and see all we have to offer!
Take a virtual tour of Bright Horizons at the Octagon from the comfort of your own home! Watch Now
Florence Bodden - Center Director
Take a look inside Bright Horizons at the Octagon from the comfort of your own home! You’ll see our warm, welcoming environments, enriching classrooms, and inspiring spaces that spark independence, curiosity, and learning.
Your child’s safety and wellness is our top priority. We continue to monitor state and local public health guidelines, look to our medical expert, and use our considerable experience to guide our health and safety practices. Our centers take important steps to ensure the very best for every child, and the Health and Wellness portion of our World at Their Fingertips® curriculum incorporates lessons about these essential topics into every classroom, every day.
Our families come from nearby communities, creating a close-knit environment and strong parent partnerships. Whether we’re close to home or near the office, our center is ideal for busy working families and easy to get to – for pick-up and drop-off or to stop in for a visit.
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!