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Our Early Education Programs Offer More Than Daycare

For ages 1 month - 5 years

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Meet Our Teaching Team

Kelly, Daycare Center Director, Bright Horizons at Corewell Health Child Development Center, Grand Rapids, MI

Kelly

I love Bright Horizons because: I have been working with children most of my life and I enjoy getting to really know them and watching them grow and develop through the center!

In education since: 1996

Jennifer, Daycare Associate Teacher, Bright Horizons at Corewell Health Child Development Center, Grand Rapids, MI

Jennifer

I love teaching because: I love helping children grow and being able to help families out!

Teaching since: 2003

Clara, Daycare Associate Teacher, Bright Horizons at Corewell Health Child Development Center, Grand Rapids, MI

Clara

I love teaching because: the children make me laugh and they are ready to learn.

Teaching since: 2001

Elaine, Daycare Substitute, Bright Horizons at Corewell Health Child Development Center, Grand Rapids, MI

Elaine

I love teaching because: I love working with children. I love watching the infants grow and develop and discover the world around them. I also LOVE the snuggles!

Teaching since: 1985

Amber, Daycare Substitute, Bright Horizons at Corewell Health Child Development Center, Grand Rapids, MI

Amber

I love teaching because: I love to watch each child explore and discover the world around them.

Teaching since: 2007

Margaret, Daycare Teacher, Bright Horizons at Corewell Health Child Development Center, Grand Rapids, MI

Margaret

I love teaching because: I love watching the children grow and learn new things.

Teaching since: 2004

Courtney, Daycare Teacher, Bright Horizons at Corewell Health Child Development Center, Grand Rapids, MI

Courtney

I love teaching because: I get so excited to be able to help them grow and reach milestones in their development and they make me smile!

Teaching since: 2004

Lauren, Daycare Substitute, Bright Horizons at Corewell Health Child Development Center, Grand Rapids, MI

Lauren

I love teaching because: I enjoy being a part of their growth and helping them learn!

Teaching since: 2017

Denise, Daycare Teacher, Bright Horizons at Corewell Health Child Development Center, Grand Rapids, MI

Denise

I love teaching because: Children are so much fun and honest and they can make me laugh!

Teaching since: 1975

Kimberly, Daycare Substitute, Bright Horizons at Corewell Health Child Development Center, Grand Rapids, MI

Kimberly

I love teaching because: Everything about children is amazing and it is all part of growing and learning!

Teaching since: 2002

Xenia, Daycare Teacher, Bright Horizons at Corewell Health Child Development Center, Grand Rapids, MI

Xenia

I love teaching because: I love teaching them new things! I enjoy the look on their face when they are proud of accomplishing new things.

Teaching since: 2018

Madeline, Daycare Teacher, Bright Horizons at Corewell Health Child Development Center, Grand Rapids, MI

Madeline

I love teaching because: I love the honesty of children and the positivity they radiate. I find it all infectious!

Teaching since: 2011

Allison, Daycare Substitute, Bright Horizons at Corewell Health Child Development Center, Grand Rapids, MI

Allison

I love teaching because: I love watching the kids grow and getting to experience new things.

Teaching since: 2020

Rana, Daycare Substitute, Bright Horizons at Corewell Health Child Development Center, Grand Rapids, MI

Rana

I love teaching because: I like working with children because they make me happy.

Teaching since: 2015

TANA, Daycare Teacher, Bright Horizons at Corewell Health Child Development Center, Grand Rapids, MI

TANA

I love teaching because: I love watching and supporting them as they grow and explore.

Teaching since: 2022

Dijana, Daycare Associate Teacher, Bright Horizons at Corewell Health Child Development Center, Grand Rapids, MI

Dijana

I love teaching because: I like working with children because every single one is unique and interesting.

Teaching since: 2017

Christian, Daycare Teacher, Bright Horizons at Corewell Health Child Development Center, Grand Rapids, MI

Christian

I love teaching because: I enjoy working with children because it's fun! The smiles, the giggles. Getting to be silly with my babies!

Teaching since: 2017

George, Daycare Associate Teacher, Bright Horizons at Corewell Health Child Development Center, Grand Rapids, MI

George

I love teaching because: I've always enjoyed playing games with kiddos! There's nothing as fun to experience as children giggling.

Teaching since: 2022

Lillian, Daycare Substitute, Bright Horizons at Corewell Health Child Development Center, Grand Rapids, MI

Lillian

I love teaching because: I love working with children because they always keep things interesting and I feel as though it's important work.

Teaching since: 2011

Elizabeth, Daycare Assistant Director, Bright Horizons at Corewell Health Child Development Center, Grand Rapids, MI

Elizabeth

I love Bright Horizons because: I love knowing I am giving them a strong foundation and establishing a love of learning.

In education since: 1994

Caitlin, Daycare Teacher, Bright Horizons at Corewell Health Child Development Center, Grand Rapids, MI

Caitlin

I love teaching because: I like watching children grow, while also creating important bonds makes my job in childcare the best. It is not a job to me it is my passion.

Teaching since: 2017

Stephanie, Daycare Teacher, Bright Horizons at Corewell Health Child Development Center, Grand Rapids, MI

Stephanie

I love teaching because: It is such a rewarding job. I love seeing their accomplishments.

Teaching since: 2016

Katlynn, Daycare Teacher, Bright Horizons at Corewell Health Child Development Center, Grand Rapids, MI

Katlynn

I love teaching because: I really enjoy seeing children learn new things and being able to help facilitate a love of learning.

Teaching since: 2012

Florinda, Daycare Teacher, Bright Horizons at Corewell Health Child Development Center, Grand Rapids, MI

Florinda

I love teaching because: I love seeing kids smile as they learn and grow. I love making an impact on kids and interacting with them.

Teaching since: 2016

Jaymes, Daycare Substitute, Bright Horizons at Corewell Health Child Development Center, Grand Rapids, MI

Jaymes

I love teaching because: I like working with children because it's where I know I can make a difference. I can help the upcoming generations to become their best selves.

Teaching since: 2023

Shannon, Daycare Teacher, Bright Horizons at Corewell Health Child Development Center, Grand Rapids, MI

Shannon

I love teaching because: I love interacting and communicating with children. I love seeing them smile and the different expressions on their faces.

Teaching since: 2016

Bornyounnoh, Daycare Substitute, Bright Horizons at Corewell Health Child Development Center, Grand Rapids, MI

Bornyounnoh

I love teaching because: Children are sweet little souls exploring the universe.

Teaching since: 2020

Linda, Daycare Teacher, Bright Horizons at Corewell Health Child Development Center, Grand Rapids, MI

Linda

I love teaching because: I love seeing the smile on their face when they have learned something new, it is such a reward to work with young children!

Teaching since: 1979

Jamie, Daycare Lead Educator, Bright Horizons at Corewell Health Child Development Center, Grand Rapids, MI

Jamie

I love Bright Horizons because: the children are so unpredictable and I love the smiles they give!

In education since: 2010

Tiffany, Daycare Teacher, Bright Horizons at Corewell Health Child Development Center, Grand Rapids, MI

Tiffany

I love teaching because: I like working with children because they're so funny! I could tell you stories about kids I've taught in the past.

Teaching since: 2008