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When is tuition billed and collected?

Tuition is billed monthly for the upcoming months tuition.

Are meals and snacks included in the tuition rate?

Morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack will be provided each day and are included in the tuition.

What ages does the center serve?

The center has a capacity for 168 children and will serve children ages 6 weeks up to 12 years.

What are the tuition rates, and how were they determined?

The monthly first-year tuition rates listed below were established in alignment with comparable, high-quality child care centers in the surrounding area. Bright Horizons will conduct an extensive market study to determine the appropriate annual tuition rates each year.

What are the hours of operation?

The center is open Monday through Friday from 6:30 am to 5:30 pm. It will remain open year-round, closing only on New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.  The center will close early on Good Friday and Christmas Eve, and close a full day the Friday before Memorial Day for Staff Development.

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

Once all spaces are filled, children registering will be placed on a waitlist. The length of time will vary depending on the size of the waitlist and the ages of the children. Bright Horizons will send periodic communications to keep you informed of your status on the waitlist and will do everything they can to ensure you are offered a space as soon as it becomes available. Families may decline an offer and maintain their current position on the waitlist once. After the second decline, their name will be moved to the bottom of the waitlist.

How do I enroll my child?

If you are interested in enrolling your child(ren), you will need to submit all family information and pay the $100 registration fee per family through the Bright Horizons Family Information Center.   Registration can be found by visiting familyinfocenter.brighthorizons.com.  A Bright Horizons representative will contact families to discuss enrollment. Families offered a space will have 48 hours to accept their enrollment spot. 

How is tuition paid?

Tuition is paid through ACH and is due on the 25th day of the prior month. Example: September monthly tuition will be due on August 25. Parents use the Family Information Center to sign up for ACH. 

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

Bright Horizons will hold a space for up to one month. After one month, you must enroll your child, or the space will be offered to another family on the waitlist.

Is there a sibling discount?

Yes, a 10% sibling discount will be offered.

Who is eligible to enroll in the center?

Full-time Kwik Trip coworkers (parents and/or legal guardians only) are eligible for enrollment. At this time, enrollment is not open to part-time coworkers.

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

The center will not offer vacation credits.

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

Once you are no longer employed at Kwik Trip, your child may remain enrolled through the end of the month in which you’ve paid in full, unless otherwise noted by the Kwik Trip Human Resources Benefits Manager or security. Please note, if you are no longer employed and there is less than 2 weeks of the month, an extension beyond the end of the month can be granted to allow for two full weeks of care.

What is the process to withdraw a child from the center?

Families will be required to provide written notice of intent to withdraw 30 days in advance of the last day of attendance.

What is the capacity and teacher-to-child ration per age group?

The ratios at the center are designed to support one-on-one interactions between the teachers and children, an in-depth understanding by the teachers of the individual needs of each child, and the formulation of consistent caregiving routines based on the teachers’ knowledge of the individual children. These teacher-to-child ratios also support enhanced development, particularly language development.

What other fees are required?

In addition to the tuition, you will be required to pay the following:

• Registration Fee: A registration fee of $100 per family is due at the time of registration. After the initial enrollment period ends, families will be contacted by a Bright Horizons representative to discuss enrollment or waitlist status.
• Enrollment Deposit: An enrollment deposit equal to one month’s tuition will be due when the enrollment offer is accepted. The enrollment deposit will be applied to the first month of tuition. If a family chooses not to enroll their child after accepting the enrollment offer, the enrollment deposit will be forfeited.
• Annual Re-Registration Fee: A $100 fee per family will be required each subsequent year to cover annual administrative and licensing fees.

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

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 beyond. 

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. 

Where can I learn more about other Bright Horizons locations?

We have many centers across the US, and each center reflects the unique personality of its leadership and community. To find the best fit for you and your family find a child care center near you.