Ready to Become a Bright Horizons Parent?
Christina Cross is the Director of the soon-to-be opening University of Maryland Child Development Center, managed by Bright Horizons. Christina has over thirty years of experience in the Early Childhood Education field and has been with Bright Horizons for ten years.
At the center, Christina will run the day-to-day center operations and programs. Click here to learn more about Christina and download her full bio.
At Bright Horizons, the safety of children, families, and staff has always been our top priority. Our industry-leading protocols are based on expert guidance, designed to support your child’s health, while ensuring in a positive environment where kids can be kids.
An exceptional place for your baby to thrive and grow
An engaging world where toddlers learn and explore
Where curious children become inspired and ready for school
Preparing children for success in kindergarten and beyond
Our own World at Their Fingertips® curriculum is based on the research of the most renowned education experts. Designed by our education team, it’s created to support these important early years, to inspire children to be bold explorers today and joyful, confident learners for life.
Learn About Our Curriculum
Literacy, language, and love of books cultivated through listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Spurring a sense of wonder through observations and experiments in which we ask questions and form, record, and describe conclusions.
Fostering an interest and appreciation of art, music, theater and dance, while encouraging individual talents and artistic expression.
Early math concepts experienced through counting, sorting, patterning, one-on-one correspondence, and problem solving.
Healthy living developed through physical activity, good nutrition, and healthful habits incorporated into every day routines.
Experiences and activities designed to help children learn to respect our world, its diverse people, and the environment we live in.
Support for important social skills including compromise, self-regulation, negotiating with peers, and forming positive relationships.
Literacy, language, and love of books cultivated through listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Spurring a sense of wonder through observations and experiments in which we ask questions and form, record, and describe conclusions.
Fostering an interest and appreciation of art, music, theater and dance, while encouraging individual talents and artistic expression.
Early math concepts experienced through counting, sorting, patterning, one-on-one correspondence, and problem solving.
Healthy living developed through physical activity, good nutrition, and healthful habits incorporated into every day routines.
Experiences and activities designed to help children learn to respect our world, its diverse people, and the environment we live in.
Support for important social skills including compromise, self-regulation, negotiating with peers, and forming positive relationships.
Sort by:
Bright Horizons is committed to 100% NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) accreditation for all of our eligible child care centers and preschools.
Why NAEYC? Based on a multi-step process of continuous evaluation and improvement, NAEYC accreditation is the most comprehensive in the field, ensuring that our programs are informed by research and demonstrate high-quality standards.
NAEYC accreditation is our commitment to families; to providing the very best care and education for young children; and to establishing a strong foundation for their success in school and life.
Our mobile app keeps you connected throughout your child’s day. Get photos, real-time updates on care, learning, and milestones, and stay up to date on important notifications.
