Welcome to Central Coast Children's Center managed by Bright Horizons
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Center Hours: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Mon to Fri
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1530 Cypress Way A, Santa Maria, CA, 93454
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818-672-7032
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Our center is NAEYC Accredited
Our Early Education Programs Offer More Than Daycare
For ages 1 month - 4 years
Meet Our Teaching Team
Vanni
I love Bright Horizons because: I love what I do. I love learning, growing, and teaching; especially when the children refer to me as Teacher Vanni.
Tiffany
I love teaching because: I have been teaching since I was seven. Kindness and compassion start at an early age.
Ramuella
I love teaching because: It's an honor to play an important part of shaping children's minds by instilling the love of reading and learning about themselves and the world.
My Bright Day™ for Parents
Our mobile app keeps you connected throughout your child’s day. Get photos, real-time updates on care, learning, and milestones, and stay up to date on important notifications.
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Frequently Asked Questions
For job listings and to complete the application process, please visit www.brighthorizons.com/careers.
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.
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.
Yes, Bright Horizons has an open door policy. You are encouraged to visit your child anytime.
We encourage any family interested in center information, regular updates and invitations to the many events we are planning, to contact us.
To find out more information about enrollment, please contact the center directly at 805-739-3666. We will be able to share information about eligibility (our center is exclusively open to employees of Dignity Health), program availability, curriculum, and more.
To find other locations, please visit www.brighthorizons.com/locator.
Tuition varies by center, schedule and by individual classroom. To find out more information about tuition, please contact the center directly.
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.
- Start by selecting the Find a Center link on this page.
- Under the center you’re interested in, click the Request Details button.
- Then, select Schedule Your Visit and fill out the form.
This depends on your child’s age, temperament, and level of maturity. General tips for preparing for the first day of child care include:
- Developing a relationship with your child’s teacher and keeping communication open
- Labeling all items
- Making sure your child has the essentials: bottles, extra clothes, diapers, blanket, and more
- Talking about the first day with your child
- Setting expectations for the new morning routine
- Getting ahead of separation anxiety by creating a “goodbye” routine together
Please submit an inquiry to your center(s) of interest with a request for tuition information. We recommend scheduling a visit at the same time (this can be done on the same form).
Safety is our top priority, and it’s part of our everyday routine. All of our centers follow expert-informed health, safety, and security policies and allergy protocols. Additionally, health, safety, and wellness are built right into our curriculum, and our classrooms and spaces are safely designed for learning and exploration.