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Are meals provided at the center?

Yes!  Our talented chefs provides 2 snacks and a hot lunch every day that follow our Well Aware curriculum. Our well aware curriculum promotes healthy eating habits, hormone free milk, and fresh fruits and vegetables everyday.Here at Bright Horizons at Wake Forest Baptist Health we are more than willing to help meet your child's dietary restrictions with food substitutions and vegetarian options available. Click here for a sample menu!

Can we visit my child's classroom before their first day?

We actually encourage you to visit your child's classroom prior to the first day! Here at Bright Horizons at Wake Forest Baptist Health we have an open door policy and can easily set up transition days for you and your child to help the transition run a little smoother. Call us anytime to set up transition days before your child's first day! You can reach us at 336.716.0300. 

How can I obtain information about tuition?

Tuition varies by center, schedule and by individual classroom. To find out more information about tuition, please contact the center directly.

Will my child go outside everyday?

Bright Horizons at Wake Forest Baptist follows guidelines provided by the state of North Carolina to keep children safe during outdoor play. Here we follow called the Child Care Weather Watch chart that gives us exact temperatures that are unsafe for outdoor play. In addition, we check air quality on a daily basis. In the event, outdoor play is restricted due to inclement weather or extreme temperatures we have a Movement Matters area for indoor gross motor activities. Click here for a copy of the Child Care Weather Watch chart.

Will my child be prepared for Kindergarten?

Yes! Each Bright Horizons center uses The World at Their Fingertips: Education for Bright Horizons, our specially-designed Curriculum that creates developmentally, culturally, and individually Appropriate learning environments in which your child can learn and prepare for academic success. The World at Their Fingertips is designed to teach children to think for themselves, solve problems, communicate, work with others and gain an increasing understanding of how the world works. Recent studies have shown that children who have attended Bright Horizons centers are extremely well-prepared for school.

What is a STAR RATED License?

Bright Horizons at Wake Forest Baptist Health is rated 5 stars on the North Carolina Star Rated License which is the highest star rating a center can receive. 

A rating of 5 stars demonstrates a high level of Program Quality and Education among staff members.

Where can I learn more about other Bright Horizons locations?

To learn about our other locations, please find a child care center near you.

What are educational goals of Bright Horizons?

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 and competent lifelong learner
• Becoming a confident and 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

A Rich and Rewarding Childhood

• Happy days
• Wonderful relationships
• A World of experience

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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.

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.

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.

Can any family enroll at this location?

Enrollment to our center was formerly only available to employees of Wake Forest Baptist Health, but we opened to community families.  Hospital employees continue to have enrollment priority at our location and space is available to community families on a first-come, first-served basis.    

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.

What if I’d like to enroll but the center doesn’t have space available?

We suggest you register with Bright Horizons. You can select up to three locations to be registered at, including the center you are most interested in. By registering, you are confirming your strong interest in all three centers. We will add you to our wait list and you will be offered a space as soon as one becomes available. While waiting for a space to become available at your first choice location, many families will choose to enroll at their 2^nd or 3^rd choice temporarily until space becomes available at the center they are most interested in. In many centers, a child currently enrolled at a Bright Horizons location has priority over the general community so enrolling at another location will not only solve your care needs but will also give you additional priority in getting into your 1st preference. Our goal is to accommodate families as soon as space allows. During the entire process, we will keep in touch with you regarding your status.

What is The World At Their Fingertips?

Bright Horizons curriculum, The World at Their Fingertips, is our unique curriculum designed to engage children in active learning that prepares them for school while helping them achieve their individual potential and fostering a spirit of community. It includes curriculum elements such as Language Works, Math Counts, Science Rocks, ArtSmart, Our World and Well Aware that cross all age groups. For more on information on our curriculum, click here.

I'm interested in applying for a job at this center. Is there someone I can contact?

Absolutely! Named one of Fortune Magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For 20 times, we are proud of the environment we create for our educators. We are always looking for great teachers, and offer competitive benefits and innovative programs. like our Horizons Teacher Degree program. For job listings and to complete the application process, please visit the Bright Horizons jobs and careers page at https://careers.brighthorizons.com.