We have a number of convenient locations throughout Downtown Boston, Beacon Hill, Back Bay, South Boston, Kenmore Square, The North End, The South End, The Seaport, The Financial District, Charlestown, Cambridge, Brookline, Somerville, and the towns of the North Shore, South Shore, and West of Boston.
Bright Horizons Preschool in Boston
When selecting a preschool program, working parents don't need to choose between convenience and quality. Bright Horizons in Boston prioritizes school readiness while also offering flexible schedules all year round.
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With convenient Boston area locations, we're never far from your home or workplace.
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Providing experiences that capture the joys of childhood and pave the way for success in school and life.
Daycare in Boston
Preparing children for school through academic and social learning.
Summer Programs in Boston
Action-packed days, engaging projects, fun and educational activities, and more at Bright Horizons Preschools & Daycares.
What Questions Should I Ask a Preschool Provider?
I've looked at other preschools in Boston that have long waitlists. What if I want to enroll at a Boston Bright Horizons center but space is not available?
Can we start preschool at Bright Horizons in Boston in the summer?
Yes! We have age-appropriate programs for preschool and Kindergarten Prep that run year-round. Many families choose to begin a preschool program in the summer, before the rush of back-to-school in the fall.
What is the background check process for preschool staff at Bright Horizons Boston?
Bright Horizons conducts a comprehensive background check on all prospective employees and frequent visitors. In Boston, the state of MA Department of Youth and Families requires background checks for employees of a daycare or licensed child care facility.
Bright Horizons background checks consist 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.
Are preschool staff at Bright Horizons in Boston trained in CPR and First Aid?
What do children learn in Boston preschool?
In the preschool program at Bright Horizons, we focus our daily experiences on comprehensive, optimum development of each child: mind, body, social self, and character. Here's how we do it:
Preparing Children for Success in Life by:
- 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 by:
- 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
- Happy days
- Wonderful relationships
- A World of experience
How much does preschool in Boston cost?
Does Bright Horizons in Boston have a daycare preschool program?
Yes. Most of our locations offer preschool and kindergarten preparation programs for children to start working on getting ready for school. We're happy to schedule a safe, personalized Zoom visit for parents who would like to learn about why Bright Horizons can offer more than a daycare. Come see what school readiness at Bright Horizons in Boston looks like.
How can I find child care when my preschool in Boston is closed?
Is Bright Horizons hiring preschool teachers in Boston?
Yes. Please visit our careers site to view all active Bright Horizons job openings in your area. Our careers site allows you to search for all open positions (part-time, full-time, and temporary) in our centers, including positions at client center that only enroll families who work for specific employers.
Is Bright Horizons a good place to work in Boston?
Yes, but don’t just take our word for it! We’ve been named 20 times as one of FORTUNE's 100 Best Companies to Work For, and are honored to be the only child care company to ever make the list.
How are working parents supported by Bright Horizons in Boston?
Bright Horizons in Boston supports the whole family because we know that success at work and success at home go hand-in-hand. We designed our centers, programs, and schedules to keep the needs of both children and parents in mind.