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What other fees are required?

In addition to the tuition, you are required to pay the following:

• Enrollment Deposit: An enrollment deposit of $300 will be due when the enrollment offer is accepted and the official enrollment forms are submitted. The enrollment deposit will be applied to the first month of tuition and will be refunded if your child care needs change prior to the start of enrollment.

Is there a sibling discount?

Yes, there is a 10% sibling discount.

Will I receive a tuition credit for time away on vacation?

Regeneron families receive a 2-week vacation tuition credit per year to use at Bright Horizons at Valley View. To be able to have the credit applied, the vacation must be 5 consecutive days in a row. 

Can I pay to reserve a space at the center without attending?

Bright Horizons will hold space for up to six weeks as long as tuition is paid monthly during that period.  After the six week period, you must enroll your child, or the space will be offered to another family in the wait pool.

If I am no longer employed by Regeneron, what is the last day that my child can use the center?

As with other Regeneron employee benefits, the benefit of having your child enrolled at the center will end when your employment ends. Regeneron, at its discretion, may allow your child to use the center for an additional 30 days after your last date of employment.

What are the qualities and qualifications of the teaching and care staff?

Bright Horizons works to recruit and hire the highest quality teachers.  Bright Horizons’ staff is nurturers as well as educators who encourage learning through exploration and partnership with parents. They’re trained to deliver the highest standard of care.  All candidates undergo a thorough screening, including a Bright Horizons enhanced background check and state-required background checks. All teachers must meet state educational licensing and additional center requirements.

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. Bright Horizons resources can be found at www.brighthorizons.com/family-resources.

Additional Bright Horizons family support benefits, including access to Back-Up child care, free college planning support, free support for children with learning differences, free support to manage elder care challenges, and education assistance for your career is available at https://clients.brighthorizons.com/regeneron.

How are dietary restrictions managed?

If your child has special dietary needs or food allergies, please work with the center management to find suitable accommodations. Although food may be available to address food allergies, Bright Horizons cannot provide or manage other food substitutions for religious or cultural requirements, food intolerances, or a child’s preference.

Who is eligible to enroll in the center?

You must be a Regeneron employee to enroll at the center. Regeneron employees currently enrolled at another Bright Horizons location will not be required to give a 30 day notice to transfer. 

What ages does the center serve?

The center has a capacity for 132 children and serve children ages 6 weeks through 5 years. 

Is part-time child care available at the center?

Yes, part-time schedules are available as two or three full days of care.

If I would like to withdraw my child from the center, when must notice be provided to Bright Horizons?

Families will be required to provide notice of intent to withdraw 30 days in advance of their child(ren)’s last day of attendance.

How soon can I enroll my child if on the waitlist?

The length of time will vary depending on the size of the waitlist and the ages of the children.  We will send periodic communications to keep you informed of your status on the waitlist. We will do everything we can to ensure you are offered a space as soon as it becomes available. 

How long can my family stay on the waitlist?

Your family’s status on the waitlist will remain intact until space becomes available and is offered to your family. Families may decline an offer and maintain their current position on the waitlist twice. After the third decline their name is removed from the waitlist.

Is food included in the tuition?

Breakfast, morning snack, lunch and an afternoon snack are provided per day, and are included in the tuition.

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. 

Are you allowing prospective parents to visit centers?

Yes! Prospective parents can schedule a center visit by completing our Tuitions and Openings form from our center website. 

How is Bright Horizons ensuring the health and safety of families and staff at our centers?

At all of our centers, rigorous health and safety practices are a foundation of the way we care for children. These include:

• An illness and daily health check policy that strives to mitigate the spread of illnesses
• Frequent cleaning and disinfecting of high-touch surfaces and toys; frequent laundering of soft items 
• Regular maintenance of the center, equipment, and supplies, updating and replacing items as needed 
• Secure entrances to all centers 
• Strict handwashing and sanitary policies to prevent the spread of illnesses 
• Curriculum that emphasizes healthy practices for children 

Strict safety and security procedures are designed to keep our families and staff protected. 

What are the educational goals of Bright Horizons?

During your search for the perfect child care partner, this is among the most important questions you can ask.  For over 30 years, we’ve been a company that is guided by our HEART Principles and an unerring belief in putting children first. 

At Bright Horizons, we know that childhood is a treasured time. We believe it is our responsibility to provide environments and experiences that capture the joys of childhood, nurture each child’s individual growth and development, and pave the way for success in school and life. We promise to:

• Nurture and care for the whole child
• Craft and integrated curriculum based on expert research
• Support and develop each teacher
• Implement an emergent, inquiry-based approach to learning
• Cultivate curiosity and creativity through projects, exploration, and play
• Encourage children to be confident experimenters and problem solvers
• Build an inclusive and respectful community
• Create joyful places for childhood

My child has unique or special needs. Can the center support my child’s needs?

Bright Horizons can successfully accommodate a wide range of special and individual differences in our group care setting. We support a collaborative team approach- the teacher, director, specialists and parents. The team works closely together to maximize each child’s opportunities for learning, growth, and development. This all starts with families sharing information about their child’s unique strengths and needs so the center can prepare to support your child.

Does Bright Horizons perform background checks on its employees?

The safety of the children in our care is our highest concern.  Bright Horizons maintains stringent hiring practices and conducts criminal background checks on all teachers and caregivers in our centers. This check includes a criminal record search and a cross-reference check to determine prior convictions or other records of criminal activity that would call into question an employee’s’ suitability to care for children. Additional elements of our required background checks include verification through the Office of Foreign Asset Control and Sexual Offender Database Search. The frequency for updating criminal background checks for employees depends on state or other center-specific requirements.

What is The World At Their Fingertips?

Our research-based World at Their Fingertips® curriculum meets children where they are developmentally, with Signature Practices that build confidence and excitement about learning at every age and stage. In every classroom, our goal is to help children do more than learn; it’s to cultivate the joy of learning. And our emergent approach — teaching skills by leveraging a child’s own interests — enables teachers to tailor activities and projects for the specific talents and needs of each child in the class. Learn more about our specialized programs for babies, toddlers and preschool children, and how we prepare children for school and life. 

Are all staff trained in CPR and First Aid?

All Bright Horizons center staff are trained in CPR and first aid.  Once an employee is hired, they are required to fulfill 16 hours of training through our new employee orientation. This training takes place over a two-day period, where the employee spends time observing each age group in the center. Teachers must successfully complete first aid and CPR training, in addition to local licensing and/or Department of Health requirements (e.g., food handler safety card.)

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. 

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?

Finding the right daycare and early education solution can be a lengthy process. Our best recommendation is to start early! Even if your preferred Bright Horizons center doesn’t currently have space available, we still recommend registration for your first choice center.  At Bright Horizons, you can register at up to three locations. Once registered, we will add you to our wait list and you will be offered a space as soon as one is available. For many families on a wait list, Bright Horizons offers the ability to enroll at a nearby center on a temporary basis, or until your first choice center becomes available. If you’d like further advice on how to find the best preschool for your family, take a listen to our webinar on finding a quality preschool program.