Welcome to ESPN KidsCenter
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Center Hours: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM. Mon to Fri
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205 Enterprise Drive, Bristol, CT, 06010
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Our center is NAEYC Accredited
Our Early Education Programs Offer More Than Daycare
For ages 1 month - 12 years
School-Aged
Where children become engaged learners who take pride in academic achievement
Meet Our Teaching Team
Andrea
I love Bright Horizons because: Everyday I get to see the world through children's eyes and I am reminded just how easy it is to have fun and enjoy life!
Paula
I love Bright Horizons because: I enjoy being part of an Early Childhood program that is dedicated to providing amazing learning experiences for children and support for families.
Kristina
I love Bright Horizons because: I love to see how excited the children get to learn and explore new and fun things.
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.
Watch VideoFrequently 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.
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ESPN Security will manage the security of the center using palm scan technology. Approved spouse/guardian access will be granted for child care drop-off and pick-up purposes.
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 3 locations to be registered at, including the center you are most interested in. By registering, you are confirming your strong interest in all 3 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 2nd or 3rd 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.
Completing your registration form will ensure you will receive direct communication regarding the child care center. When your registration form is received, you will be placed on a waiting list. You will be contacted to pay the registration fee of $75. Once the fee is received your child's enrollment at the ESPN Child Care Center will be reserved. Prior to your child's first day, the Center Director will schedule a time for you to meet your child's primary caregiver or teacher and to learn more about the Bright Horizons care program and curriculum. The Director will review the parent/guardian policies, procedures and enrollment forms at that time.
To find other locations, please visit www.brighthorizons.com/locator.
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) has developed standards to define and recognize quality child care programs. In order to be accredited, a child care program must meet a variety of strict criteria, including having a well-trained faculty, good staff-child ratios and group sizes, and a comprehensive curriculum, as well as meet stringent health and safety standards. The program must also provide meaningful opportunities for family involvement.
State of the art playgrounds are available for all age groups with direct access for infant and toddler classrooms. Multiple playgrounds are available for each group to rotate daily.
The center is equipped with a kitchen to provide a nutritious lunch and 2 snacks daily.
The center opened on September 1, 2011.
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 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:
- 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.