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Top Questions
- Is part-time care available?
- Is there a playground on-site?
- Where can I learn more about other Bright Horizons locations?
- What is NAEYC accreditation?
- I'm interested in applying for a job at this center. Is there someone I can contact?
- What is Bright Horizons' process on checking the background of their employees?
- Are all staff trained in CPR and First Aid?
- How can I obtain information about tuition?
- Can I visit my child at the center anytime I’d like to?
- 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?
- What if I’d like to enroll but the center doesn’t have space available?
- Does Bright Horizons offer discounts to military families?
Is part-time care available?
Since we are a School Readiness funded program we provide full-time slots only. According to the SR guidelines, children must attend an average of 6 hours per day.
Is there a playground on-site?
Yes! In fact if you drive by our center you will see the gated playground out front!
Where can I learn more about other Bright Horizons locations?
To find other locations, please visit www.brighthorizons.com/locator.
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.
I'm interested in applying for a job at this center. Is there someone I can contact?
For job listings and to complete the application process, please visit www.brighthorizons.com/careers.
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.
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.
How can I obtain information about tuition?
Tuition at the Marvin Children's Center is determined by a sliding fee scale set by the State of Connecticut. The rate is determined by family size and income. At this time, the tuition rate varies from $10 per week to $265.30 per week.
Can I visit my child at the center anytime I’d like to?
Yes, Bright Horizons has an open door policy. You are encouraged to visit your child anytime.
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.
What if I’d like to enroll but the center doesn’t have space available?
At our program, we keep a running wait list. Families may place their child on the wait list at any time during the year. Because our center is so small, and we only have 20 openings each Fall for incoming 3 year olds, we suggest placing your child on our waitlist as soon as possible to increase your chances of obtaining a slot in the program. Many children are placed on our waitlist as infants. Families are chosen from the wait list according to when a child was placed on the list as well as if they meet the income requirements of the program at that time.
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.
