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Do you have a summer camp program?

Yes! In addition to our normal year-round programming, we offer a fun and enriching summer camp experience for children 3 to 12 years old which includes:

• Action-packed program that’s both fun and educational
• Age-appropriate, engaging investigative topics that incorporate children’s interests
• Virtual field trips & special guests
• Health, safety, and security policies that meet or exceed local, state, and national standards
• Qualified, trained teahers, who are CPR and first aid certified

Contact us to learn more. Space is limited and early registration is encouraged!

Do you offer a half day preschool program?

We are currently exploring a half day preschool program that would begin in early 2021. The program would be four hours a day and families would have the option to enroll for two, three, or five days. Contact us to learn more:fishkill@brighthorizons.com. 

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 3 locations to be registered at, including the center you are most interested in.  By registering, you are confirming your strong interest in all 3 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.

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.

What kind of security system do you have in place at your center?

The front door to the center requires an access code to open. All parents receive this code upon enrollment. An administrator is always up front to greet parents and accept deliveries.

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 meals provided at the center?

The center provides an healthy AM and PM snack along with organic milk and filtered water. Our families pack the children's lunches on a daily basis.

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.

What holidays are you closed for?

We typically follow the federal holiday schedule. The center is open year round. 

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.

Where can I learn more about other Bright Horizons locations?

To find other locations, please visit www.brighthorizons.com/locator.

Is there a playground on-site?

We have an extensive age specific playground onsite featuring an outdoor science area, art studio and an athletic court.

Is part-time care available?

Yes, the center offers both full and part-time care as well as emergency care.  

How does the center keep the spread of germs down to a minimum?

We encourage use of purell hand sanitizer when entering the building, and children to wash hands when entering the classroom. In the infant classrooms the toys are placed out of reach after being mouthed, then put back once they are ran through the sanitizer.  The teachers sanitize their classrooms nightly with bleach and disinfectant wipes. We also have a professioanl cleaning crew that cleans the center nightly.

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.

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.

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. We are proud of what we do througout the day! 

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.