Welcome to USAA Child Development Center

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Our Early Education Programs Offer More Than Daycare

For ages 1 month - 12 years

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Upcoming Events for Families

Summer Registration

June 30 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Join us for an action-packed summer! Rolling enrollment starts in February.

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Meet Our Teaching Team

Heidi, Daycare Center Director, USAA Child Development Center, Colorado Springs, CO

Heidi

I love Bright Horizons because: I love meeting and talking to families. I love watching teachers work with children individually. I love watching children learn and grow.

In education since: 2001

Mary, Daycare Lead Teacher, USAA Child Development Center, Colorado Springs, CO

Mary

I love teaching because: I love teaching children because they are our future. I love seeing the sparkle in their eyes when they make connections. I love endless hugs!

Teaching since: 1987

Rosemarie, Daycare Lead Teacher, USAA Child Development Center, Colorado Springs, CO

Rosemarie

I love teaching because: I love to teach because children are life long learners

Teaching since: 1994

Lisa, Daycare Substitute, USAA Child Development Center, Colorado Springs, CO

Lisa

I love teaching because: I am often the first to witness so many groundbreaking moments learned. Each child is an individual.

Teaching since: 2008

Christina, Daycare Assistant Director, USAA Child Development Center, Colorado Springs, CO

Christina

I love Bright Horizons because: It's like my second family. I love watching each child grow into their own little person.

In education since: 2001

Holly, Daycare Lead Teacher, USAA Child Development Center, Colorado Springs, CO

Holly

I love teaching because: I enjoy teaching young children as they remind me of the goodness in life. I also love watching them learn, grow and change

Teaching since: 2007

Julie, Daycare Lead Teacher, USAA Child Development Center, Colorado Springs, CO

Julie

I love teaching because: I enjoy watching children's curiosity grow as they do.

Teaching since: 1993

Melissa, Daycare Substitute, USAA Child Development Center, Colorado Springs, CO

Melissa

I love teaching because: of their endless curiosity and creativity

Teaching since: 1998

Marivic, Daycare Teacher, USAA Child Development Center, Colorado Springs, CO

Marivic

I love teaching because: they are the reason I come to work. I get to play, laugh and be creative. Most of all, I get lots of exercise!

Teaching since: 1999

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Frequently Asked Questions

For job listings and to complete the application process, please visit www.brighthorizons.com/careers.


To initiate the process, complete the Tuition Assistance Application found under For Our Parents, compile the required documentation and email to Lorinda Bennett at lorinda.bennett@brighthorizons.com. Please no pictures of documents from smartphones.

If you have questions regarding the USAA CDC Tuition Assistance Program, email is the preferred method of contact.


All adults must visibly display their ID badges while at the Child Development Center and use their ID at all times to access the Child Development Center (no piggybacking is allowed). It is the employees' responsibility to report any inappropriate badge use. To obtain a non-USAA employee badge for a spouse or someone designated for pick up, USAA employee/sponsor must sign a Responsibilities Statement form provided at the Child Development Center and receive instructions from Bright Horizons.


Yes, part-time is available. Part-time includes either a 3-day a week (M,W,F) or 2-day a week (T,Th) schedule. 


We have four playgrounds. We have an infant playground, a toddler/two year old playground, and a preschool playground. Each module has approximately 35-40 minutes, weather permitting, of outside playtime during each day, once in the morning and once in the afternoon. We also have a water play playground that the toddlers through preschool use during the summer months.


To find other locations, please visit www.brighthorizons.com/locator.


Comprehensive, optimum development of each child: mind, body, social self, and character. Preparation for Success in Life


  • 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

  • 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

A Rich and Rewarding Childhood

  • Happy days
  • Wonderful relationships
  • A World of experience


Lower staff-to-child ratios have been found to promote frequent personal interactions with children, allow for meaningful learning activities, and provide adequate supervision. The staff-to-child ratios at the on-site CDC meet the accreditation standards set by the NAEYC and exceed most state licensing requirements.


  • 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


Additional information on our research-backed curriculum can be found here. To find a center near you, click Find a Center in the top right corner of the Bright Horizons home page.
 


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.