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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.

Is part-time care available?

Part time schedules of two and three days per week are available in our Infant, Toddler, Twos, Preschool and Kinder Prep Programs.  Our Private Kindergarten Program is available for full time schedules only.  

What are the 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

• 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

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, Towards a Better 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?

For job listings and to complete the application process, please visit www.brighthorizons.com/careers.

Feel free to contact our recruiter, Yvonne Shilow, at yvonne.shilow@brighthorizons.com. 

Are meals provided at the center?

We have an on-site chef that prepares three snacks (morning, afternoon and evening) and a lunch for the children daily. We use organic milk and our menu is created to encourage healthy eating habits by using fresh foods, whole grains, and avoiding processed products.  Not only is diversity reflected in the classroom learning environments; but also, when creating our monthly menus.  Our weekly menu is posted throughout the center and online.

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.

Can I visit my child at the center anytime I’d like to?

Yes!  We have an open door policy and encourage families to visit the center anytime. Though, under COVID protocols we are not letting anyone other than staff and children in the building for everyone’s health and safety. 

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, parent education, and center events to regularly visit our website through the For Our Parents tab on the homepage or contact us directly at 512-833-7090 or brakerlane@brighthorizons.com.

Also, check out our daily happenings on the center Facebook Page; https://www.facebook.com/BHBrakerLane 

How can I obtain information about tuition?

Tuition varies by center, schedule and by individual program. To find out more information about tuition, please contact the center directly at 512-833-7090 or brakerlane@brighthorizons.com.

Our tuition includes: meals, low teacher/child ratios, extended hours, curriculum enrichment programs, Indoor Movement Matters Zone, Tech Lab with Smartboard, Outdoor Art Studio, Outdoor STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Lab, spacious outdoor spaces for all age groups and MUCH MORE!

Where can I learn more about other Bright Horizons locations?

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