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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 
• My Bright Day
• Open-door policy
• Monthly newsletters
• Documentation boards
• 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
• Growing at Bright Horizons – www.brighthorizons.com/growing
• 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 

What are the goals of Bright Horizons Educational Programs?

Bright Horizons’ approach to early care and education supports all areas of children’s development, with a heightened emphasis on individualizing their care and learning in the context of their unique families and cultures. Planned, developmentally appropriate learning environments and “school” content elements will be incorporated to emphasize the acquisition of skills across all age groups.

Bright Horizons’ goals include:

• 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 lifelong learner
• Learning skills necessary for school success
• Developing a strong, healthy body and understanding of wellness
• Becoming a competent user of technology
• Developing emotional intelligence: personal power and social skills
• Preparation for academic excellence
• 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

How is breastfeeding managed at the center?

A meaningful benefit of having child care near or at the workplace is the opportunity for a new mother to breast-feed throughout the day. If you are a nursing mother, we are happy to have you visit your infant at any time

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:

Enrichments provided at our center:

• Music lessons with Golden Acorn Music, LLC
• KidiYoga lessons with Ms. Parul 
• Soccer with Soccer Shots
• Kidance lessons with Alice
• Art and Science Lab
• Outdoor Classroom focus

Is food included in the tuition?

Two nutritious snacks per day are included in the tuition. Families can bring in a nut-free lunch, or opt to order from My Green Lunch, our catering service. For more information on My Green Lunch, feel free to contact our center. 

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.