Bright Horizons 40th Anniversary

Growing Together Through Care and Education

Since 1986, Bright Horizons has been here with trusted care and full-family support. And this is just the beginning.

 

From your child’s early years to college, to your own education and career, to senior care, and beyond — no one else measures up.

40 years

We give you the benefit of no doubt. 

Trusted care. Proven programs. Expert support. With us, you never have to second-guess your next step.
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Employees

Does your employer offer Bright Horizons benefits? Discover your village of support. 

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Working Families

Find child care that works when you do — exceptional programs that inspire a love of learning every day.

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Employers 

Support that meets life’s challenges shows your teams they matter. Explore education and care benefits.

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Stories from our community

Families, employees, and clients share how Bright Horizons has supported their journey—and helped shape what comes next.

  • Preschool to college: Hannah’s story

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  • The impact of giving back

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  • Setting families up for success

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  • Support at the speed of life

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  • Bright Horizons runs in the family

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Preschool to college: Hannah’s story

A full-circle story, 21 years in the making. Bright Horizons has been by Hannah Graman’s side from preschool to college.
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Share your Bright Horizons Story

Celebrate 40 years with us! Your memories are part of our history. Tell us how Bright Horizons has helped your family grow — and what you’re dreaming about next.

Share your story with us: MyBHStory@brighthorizons.com. 

We’ve got a history of building bright futures.

For more than 40 years, we’ve helped people grow, achieve, and succeed — at home, at work, and everywhere in between.
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Early education and care

Programs for infants through kindergarten prep that spark curiosity, creativity, and confidence
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Family care that fills the gaps

Flexible options for children, adults, seniors, and even pets when regular care falls through
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Support for school-age kids

Camps, nannies, and sitters during school breaks, holidays, and more 
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Tutoring for ages 5+ 

Academic support in thousands of subjects to help build skills and confidence 
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College planning guidance 

Expert help with saving, applications, acceptances, financial aid, and more
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Support for your education

Tuition assistance, coaching, and exclusive savings for adult learners 
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Senior caregiving support

A dedicated Care Coach, needs assessments, referrals, and legal or financial advice
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Valuable family resources 

Special savings on child care, enriching activities, senior care, and more

Wear your impact

Help raise funds for our Foundation and the Life is Good Playmaker Project

Purchase a “Powered by Play” t-shirt to support the important work of both organizations. We’ll split the proceeds and use our portion to fund a brand-new Bright Space in our 40th state, just in time for Bright Horizons’ 40th anniversary.

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