Welcome to Discovery Meadows Child Development Center

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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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.

Yes, as of January 2019 we now offer a before and after school program for children currently enrolled in  Kindergarten –  Grade 5, that attend local elementary schools is now available and we are accepting immediate enrollment.  In most cases you will need to provide your own transportation, but transportation is available for children that attend Brown Station Elementary School. 

Yes, Discovery Meadows offers summer camp for preschool children ages 3-5 and for school- age children who attended Kindergarten –Grade 5.  Preschool camp is offered on a monthly basis during June, July and August.  School-Age camp is offered on a weekly basis from June - August.  Our summer camp program offers action packed days with engaging themes, STEM activities, creative art experiences and special guests!   Registration is now open for summer camp!  Spaces fill quickly so be sure to inquire and register soon. 

At this time, full-time care is available. 

Yes, the center offers a school-age program, with a capacity for 36 children that will provide families interim care during spring and winter holidays, depending on the campus closings for the winter holidays, as well as a summer camp program.

Yes, Discovery Meadows Child Care will offer a 10% discount for siblings enrolled in the center. The tuition for the youngest child will be at the full rate and each subsequent child enrolled will receive the discounted rate.

Tuition varies by center, schedule and by individual classroom. To find out more information about tuition, please refer to the frequently asked questions and answers, or contact the center directly.

If you are you interested in learning more about what your child’s experience will be like at Discovery Meadows before enrolling, we invite you to participate in a Discovery Day.   You will have the opportunity to spend a few hours at the center with your child and meet our teachers, check out our indoor and outdoor environments and participate in exciting curriculum activities.  Discovery Days must be scheduled in advance and parents must be in attendance with their child for the entire time at the center.  There is no cost for a Discovery Day experience.

Drop in care is available for children ages infants – school age for the expected and unexpected times when you might need child- care for a limited time.  Daily fees range from $70-$100 based on the age of the child.   You must pre-register your child in order to utilize Drop in Care.  Remember, AstraZeneca’s & MedImmune’s employee benefits include Just in Time Care and Discovery Meadows is an approved site for back-up care through Just in Time. Check out this article for a quick overview, contact details, and links to enroll in the JITC benefit program.

 AstraZeneca’s & MedImmune’s employee benefits include Just in Time Care. For parents needing back-up child care, Discovery Meadows is one of the options available.   Check out this article for a quick overview, contact details, and links to enroll in the JITC benefit program.

Bright Horizons was founded more than 30 years ago and partners with more than 850 employers across the U.S., as well as in Europe, Canada and India, including half of those named to FORTUNE magazine’s 100 Best Companies and more than three-fourths of the companies on Working Mother magazine’s 100 Best list. Bright Horizons operates centers in many communities, as well as onsite at major employers, including the AstraZeneca center in Wilmington. 

No two Bright Horizons centers are alike; however, they are all designed and operated to meet the highest quality standards in the field of early childhood. At the heart of any Bright Horizons center are passionate and talented teachers for whom Bright Horizons has the utmost respect and gratitude. Bright Horizons has been recognized for 16 years as One of FORTUNE magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work for in America.  

Full-time AstraZeneca or MedImmune (the company) employees may enroll their legal dependent children in Discovery Meadows Child Care.

Enrolled MedImmune or AstraZeneca parents will use their existing badges to enter and exit Discovery Meadows Child Care. Spouses and primary guardians will be issued a special Bright Horizons badge, which will only allow them access to the main entrance of the center. One-off pick-ups, e.g., grandparents or nannies, will need to show identification and sign in and out at the center.

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.