Welcome to Bright Horizons at Kendall Square
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Center Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM. Mon to Fri
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286 Cardinal Medeiros Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02141
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617-336-4490
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Our center is NAEYC Accredited
Our Early Education Programs Offer More Than Daycare
For ages 1 month - 6 years
Meet Our Teaching Team
Linda
I love Bright Horizons because: I love building relationships with families and teachers, passing on my experience and working together to educate all of our children.
Nirva
I love teaching because: I love children. I love to be around them. They make me happy. I also love watching them grow as I'm introducing new things.
Jasemina
I love Bright Horizons because: I love feeling like my work has purpose and inspiring children not only academically but personally has always been a goal of mine.
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, Bright Horizons at Kendall Square provides two nutritious snacks daily. Our first snack is served mid morning after the children arrive and the second snack is served after rest time!
Yes! Cambridge residents can now select a Bright Horizons program on their Cambridge Preschool Program (CPP) application. The application and matching process is exclusively managed by the Office of Early Childhood. Learn more about this Bright Horizons center by scheduling a visit. Learn more about CPP by visiting https://earlychildhoodcambridge.org/cpp/.
Yes, please send your child with a 'nut safe" lunch daily. Thursdays is the exception to this as its Pizza Day! You are welcome to sign your child up for pizza slices and it will be delivered to the center in time for lunch. The cost is $1 per slice.
Yes! Bright Horizons at Kendall Square operates all year long. Our summer program features weekly investigative topics like Adventure in the Arts, Science Sleuth, Nature Explorer, Music Makers, Full STEM Ahead, and more! Contact us today for availability.
Read all about the benefits of summer programs for little ones here.
Yes! 45 minutes of parking is validated when you use the garage next to the Kendall Square Movie Theater at 355 Binney Street in Cambridge. Please take a validation ticket from the front desk!
To find other locations, please visit www.brighthorizons.com/locator.
Tuition varies by center, schedule and by individual classroom. To find out more information about tuition, please contact the center directly.
- 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.