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.

Bright Horizons at The Chancellory is located in the Hamilton Lakes Business Park at the intersection of the Elgin O'Hare expressway and I-355.  We are easily accessed from Devon Avenue.  Heading east, take the 2nd left onto Windsor Drive.  Continue approximately .1 mile until you arrive at the center.  You will pass the Enesco building on the left.  Our address is 270 Windsor Drive, Itasca, IL  60143.

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 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.

Bright Horizons at the Chancellory is just a 5 minute drive to the Itasca Metra station. 

ItascaDASH cars also offer low cost transportation between Hamilton Lakes Business Park and the train station several times per day.

Tuition rates are established in alignment with comparable, high-quality child care centers in the surrounding area.  When establishing these rates, Bright Horizons at The Chancellory works hard to balance tuition rates with the need to deliver the highest quality care possible.  Our tuition rates take into account the following factors:

·Lower classroom ratios and smaller group sizes

·Professional training, management, and support for teachers

·Ample equipment and resources for children and families

·Special programs at the center that are included in tuition such as meals, yoga or art, and languages

Actual monthly tuition will vary by family depending on the number of days per week the child(ren) will be in the center, the program in which they’ll be enrolled – Infant, Toddlers, Preschool , selected enrichments, etc. To find out more information about the specific tuition rate that will meet your family’s needs and schedule, please contact the center directly at (630) 216-4672.

There are two large playgrounds with great playground equipment. There is one for preschool age and up and the other is equipped for infants through two's. We have brand new trikes, two large sand boxes, and a rock garden for the children to explore in.  With our Movement Matters curriculum, activities are taken outdoors daily to enhance their experiences.

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

Bright Horizons at the Chancellory offers programs for children starting at 6 weeks old in our infant program through 5 years in our preschool and kindergarten prep programs.

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

• 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

• Happy days
  
• Wonderful relationships
  
• A World of experience

Included in our regular programming and tuition is a variety of enrichment opportunities and spaces that are designed to offer your child comprehensive learning experience. Here are a few of the programs we offer:
*Yoga
*Spanish Program
*Infant Sign Language
*Art Studio and Art Classes
*Movement Matter Zone with Rock Climbing Wall and Ballet Bar
*Media Center Equipped with SmartBoard
*Everyday Mathematics
*Handwritting without Tears
*Weekly Reader
Please feel free to contact us for more detailed information and special features our center provides free of charge.

Bright Horizons at The Chancellory is located in the Hamilton Lakes Business Park.  Our address is 270 Windsor Drive, Itasca, IL  60143.  We are close to the Enesco headquarters, the American Academy of Pediatrics headquarters, and The Residences at Hamilton Lakes. 

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:  

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.