Welcome to Bright Horizons at Village Place
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Center Hours: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Mon to Fri
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22 Village Place, Glastonbury, CT, 06033
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860-255-4900
Our Early Education Programs Offer More Than Daycare
For ages 2 months-12 years
School-Aged
Where children become engaged learners who take pride in academic achievement
Meet Our Teaching Team
Kristin
I love Bright Horizons because: I am passionate about providing positive early childhood experiences to children and families. I love having the opportunity to positively impact the lives of the children and families we serve.
Amanda
I love Bright Horizons because: I greatly enjoy my role as Education Coordinator at Bright Horizons because it allows me to positively impact so many young lives.
Irida
I love teaching because: I love teaching because I like to see my children grow, laugh, and learn through play.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, we offer Kindergarten for children 5 - 6 years old. Our program aligns with Connecticut state requirements and includes:
- Full-day program from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. that solves the uncertainties in your family’s schedule
- Reduced class sizes, physical distancing, and other safety practices in line with CDC guidelines
- Research-based curriculum with age-specific activities
- Low teacher-to-child ratios and a constant focus on children’s unique needs
- Self-directed investigations, small group work, and teacher-directed assignments and activities
- Handwriting, math, and reading enrichment programs
- Curriculum that teaches lifelong habits, including citizenship and social responsibility
Yes! In addition to our normal year-round programming, we offer a fun and enriching summer camp experience for children 3 to 12 years old which includes:
- Action-packed program that’s both fun and educational
- Age-appropriate, engaging investigative topics that incorporate children’s interests
- Virtual field trips & special guests
- Health, safety, and security policies that meet or exceed local, state, and national standards
Contact us to learn more. Space is limited and early registration is encouraged!
We are less then 5 miles from Route 2 East or West. Directions on homepage of website.
Our School's Out program offers fun, educational programming specifically designed for maturing school-age children during school vacations (winter, spring, and summer) and cancellations. Your child will enjoy crafts, games, sports, media and much more in a healthy, safe and engaging environment with experienced and enthusiastic staff.
Whenever school is out, our School's Out program is there to encourage a child's drive to learn through the new challenges and opportunities that celebrate their expanding world.
Yes! Each Bright Horizons center uses The World at Their Fingertips: Education for Bright Horizons, our specially-designed Curriculum that creates developmentally, culturally, and individually Appropriate learning environments in which your child can learn and prepare for academic success. The World at Their Fingertips is designed to teach children to think for themselves, solve problems, communicate, work with others and gain an increasing understanding of how the world works. Recent studies have shown that children who have attended Bright Horizons centers are extremely well-prepared for school.
- 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
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.