While terms may vary, the core mission of transitional kindergarten and pre-k is the same: preparing children for kindergarten.

Here’s a quick breakdown:

• Preschool serves younger children (typically ages 2–4) and focuses on foundational learning through play.
• Transitional kindergarten and pre-k / kindergarten prep are more structured programs tailored to children who are nearing kindergarten age.
• Public transitional kindergarten programs may follow modified kindergarten standards and are typically state funded.
• Bright Horizons’ kindergarten prep follows a research-based, age-appropriate curriculum that mirrors the developmental goals of transitional kindergarten — with added flexibility and individualized attention.

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We have a full service kitchen and we provide breakfast, lunch and pm snacks. This is included in your tuition.

At Bright Horizons, healthy students are our top priority. With that in mind, we’re happy to announce our continued commitment to Partnership for Healthy America (PHA) through 2020! Founded in 2010, this nonprofit group was designed to address obesity and support the health of our nation’s youth. By promoting important elements such as physical activity, nutrition, gardening, and family engagement, PHA helps us lay the foundation for future healthy lives.
 

Our center is conveniently located off of Hwy 85 and Hwy 101. We are located in South San Jose behind the Santa Theresa Kaiser Hospital. If you are on Hwy 85 take the Cottle Road exit and make a left turn onto Hospital Pkwy. At the stop sign, make a Right turn and proceed around the hospital until you have completed a half circle. Make a Right onto Liska Lane. You are now facing the center, proceed down Liska and make a Left turn into our parking lot. Please ring the door bell under the key pad which is to your left.

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

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

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 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 Tuition & Openings 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.