At Bright Horizons, our Discovery Driven Learning® approach makes early learning an adventure. Visit us to find out how we nurture your child’s natural curiosity, focus on what interests them most, encourage learning through play, and help them get ready for school success.
Welcome to Bright Horizons at Portland
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Center Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM. Mon to Fri
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2195 Congress St., Portland, ME, 04102
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207-550-3570
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Our center is NAEYC Accredited
Early Education & Preschool That's More than Daycare
Tuition Assistance
Classrooms that Inspire Learning
Our Early Education Programs Offer More Than Daycare
For ages 1 month - 6 years
Health, Safety, and Wellness at Our Center
Your child’s safety and wellness is our top priority. We continue to monitor state and local public health guidelines, look to our medical expert, and use our considerable experience to guide our health and safety practices. Our centers take important steps to ensure the very best for every child, and the Health and Wellness portion of our World at Their Fingertips® curriculum incorporates lessons about these essential topics into every classroom, every day.
Our NAEYC Accreditation
Bright Horizons is committed to 100% NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) accreditation for all of our eligible child care centers and preschools.
Why NAEYC? Based on a multi-step process of continuous evaluation and improvement, NAEYC accreditation is the most comprehensive in the field, ensuring that our programs are informed by research and demonstrate high-quality standards.
NAEYC accreditation is our commitment to families. It is one way we provide the very best care and education for young children. Bright Horizons goes beyond what a traditional daycare would offer in order to establish a strong foundation for success in school and life.
Upcoming Events for Families
Meet Our Teaching Team
Mela
I love teaching because: I love teaching because I love to see them develop new skills and see the fin ideas they come up with.
Natalie
I love teaching because: I enjoy seeing the wonder and surprise in a child's eyes when they experience new and exciting things.
Karen
I love teaching because: I love teaching because it is a rewarding job to see children grow and gain your love and respect.
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.
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.
Our enrollment is open throughout the year and we encourage families to register and join our waitlist. We continually assess enrollment and availability as our goal is to accommodate families as soon as space becomes available.
We periodically update families on their status and we invite families to reach out to center leadership or our enrollment manager with questions at anytime.
We recognize the importance of access to quality child care and our priority is meeting the needs of the children and families in our communities.
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