Welcome to Bright Horizons at Chelsea

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 suggest you register with Bright Horizons. You can select up to three locations to be registered at, including the center you are most interested in. By registering, you are confirming your strong interest in all three centers. We will add you to our wait list and you will be offered a space as soon as one becomes available. While waiting for a space to become available at your first choice location, many families will choose to enroll at their 2^nd or 3^rd choice temporarily until space becomes available at the center they are most interested in. In many centers, a child currently enrolled at a Bright Horizons location has priority over the general community so enrolling at another location will not only solve your care needs but will also give you additional priority in getting into your 1st preference. Our goal is to accommodate families as soon as space allows. During the entire process, we will keep in touch with you regarding your status.

We encourage any family interested in center information, regular updates and invitations to the many events we are planning, to contact us.

To learn about our other locations, please find a child care center near you.

As Bright Horizons educators, we promise to:

• Nurture and care for the whole child
• Craft an 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

Ask about our educational goals

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.

Yes, our center partners with the NYC Department of Education to offer 3-K & Pre-K for All which provides NYC families with free high-quality early childhood education for children 3 and 4 years old. Learn more about the NYC 3K & Pre-K for All programs by visiting the DOE website. 

New York City offers full-day 3-K and Pre-K programs for all eligible 3 and 4 year olds, at no cost. Existing programs, like Bright Horizons, are awarded seats based on a rigorous application process.

All children who are also current New York City residents are welcome to apply, including children currently attending EarlyLearn or other preschool programs, children with disabilities, children with accessibility needs, children learning English, students in temporary housing, LGBTQ and gender nonconforming children, and children who move to NYC during the admissions process.You can apply to the 3-K program if your child will be three by December 31 and for the Pre-K program if your child will be four by December 31.

Visit www.nyc.gov/3k or www.nyc.gov/Pre-K for up-to-date information on 3-K and Pre-K admissions. You can register via www.myschools.nyc.

Bright Horizons offers wrap care for 3-K and Pre-K for All families - care before and after the 3-K and Pre-K program hours and during some Non-Instructional Days. You will enroll and be charged for this program separately. Learn more details and information through the Bright Horizons center team.

When you apply with the DOE (thru your MySchools account) you will be asked to list up to 12 programs you wish to be considered for in order of preference. The Department of Education will review all applications and make all 3-K assignments. First priority will be given to children currently enrolled in a program. Second priority will be for children who have siblings enrolled in the program. We are asked to verify this information. All seats are awarded based on the DOE’s priority system, and will be sent through MySchools.

 Yes! Prospective parents can schedule a center visit by completing our Tuitions and Openings form from our center website. 

Yes! Bright Horizons strives to and has successfully accommodated a wide range of special needs and individual differences in our group programs.  We believe in inclusive programs that attempt to meet the needs of a wide range of children and which focus on each child’s strengths. We support a collaborative team approach – the teacher, director, specialists, and parents. The team will work closely together to try to maximize each child’s opportunities for learning, growth, and development, and to attempt to eliminate any barriers or safety issues which a group program may present.

Speak with our center director

• 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:  

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.