Welcome to Bright Horizons at Research Triangle Park

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.

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.

Yes, our center is open for everyone.  We are conveniently located close to many businesses in RTP.

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

Yes, please call to set up a time to visit the center with one of our administrative staff or stop in at your convenience.

The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) has developed standards to define and recognize quality child care programs. In order to be accredited, a child care program must meet a variety of strict criteria, including having a well-trained faculty, good staff-child ratios and group sizes, and a comprehensive curriculum, as well as meet stringent health and safety standards. The program must also provide meaningful opportunities for family involvement.

We have many different tuition rates depending on the age of the child, how many days per week you need, and how many  hours a day you need.  We would be happy to discuss a program that would best fit the needs of your family.  

We have programs for children ages 6 weeks of age through 6 years of age.

7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. 

Infants 1:4 | Toddlers 1:5 | Twos 1:7 | Preschool 1:9

January 1             New Year’s Day

April 18                  Spring Break

May 26                  Memorial Day

July 4                      Independence Day

September 1       Labor Day

November 27      Thanksgiving Day

November 28      Thanksgiving Break

December 24      Winter Break

December 25      Winter Break

December 26       Winter Break

December 31       New Year’s Eve

In the event that we feel that staff and families cannot travel to and from the center safely, we will make the decision to delay opening, close early, or close for the day.  Families are notified via email, our website, and local news channels.  The center also has plans for tornado and hurricane preparation. 

Tuition is due on the 1st day of the month for that current month. 

Yes, we provide a nutritious lunch and a morning and afternoon snack daily.

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 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:  

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.