Welcome to Overlook Child Care Center

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Our Early Education Programs Offer More Than Daycare

For ages 1 month - 10 years

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Upcoming Events for Families

Summer Registration

June 30 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Join us for an action-packed summer! Rolling enrollment starts in February.

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Meet Our Teaching Team

Linda, Daycare Lead Teacher, Overlook Child Care Center, Summit, NJ

Linda

I love teaching because: I love to help each child grow and thrive.

Teaching since: 1999

Fontaine, Daycare Associate Teacher, Overlook Child Care Center, Summit, NJ

Fontaine

I love teaching because: I love being able to make a difference in the life of each child I meet.

Teaching since: 2001

Tamisha, Daycare Assistant Director, Overlook Child Care Center, Summit, NJ

Tamisha

I love Bright Horizons because: I love being part of the process to help develop young minds, helping them acheive great things !

In education since: 1997

Camila, Daycare Associate Teacher, Overlook Child Care Center, Summit, NJ

Camila

I love teaching because: I love to help each child learn and watch them grow their skills as they move from one class to the next.

Teaching since: 2016

Tiffany, Daycare Lead Educator, Overlook Child Care Center, Summit, NJ

Tiffany

I love Bright Horizons because: Making connections with children and being able to watch their growth and progress is the most important thing.

In education since: 2015

Carla, Daycare Teacher, Overlook Child Care Center, Summit, NJ

Carla

I love teaching because: I love being a part of helping children start their educational journey.

Teaching since: 2018

Kiara, Daycare Teacher, Overlook Child Care Center, Summit, NJ

Kiara

I love teaching because: I aspire to help each child achieve a successful future.

Teaching since: 2018

Patricia, Daycare Teacher, Overlook Child Care Center, Summit, NJ

Patricia

I love teaching because: How well children develop with the proper encouragement and time. Nothing is impossible for a child to do with a strong helping and guiding hand.

Teaching since: 2016

Brianna, Daycare Associate Teacher, Overlook Child Care Center, Summit, NJ

Brianna

I love teaching because: I love being able to show children how to express themselves creatively.

Teaching since: 2013

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Frequently Asked Questions

For job listings and to complete the application process, please visit www.brighthorizons.com/careers.


Breakfast, lunch (including a main entree, vegetable, fruit, and side salad) and afternoon snack are provided by Overlook Hospital.


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.


For more information about this relationship, click here.


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 2nd or 3rd 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.


Our center offers 5 day, 3 day, or 2 day per week schedules. You must designate which days your child will be attending prior to enrollment and we require 30 days notice for schedule changes. We do not offer flex scheduling.


We have a brand new state of the art playground that opened in June 2006!


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


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.


Tuition varies by center, schedule and by individual classroom. To find out more information about tuition, please contact the center directly.


Tuition varies by center, schedule and by individual classroom. To find out more information about tuition, please contact the center directly.


Tuition varies by center, schedule and by individual classroom. To find out more information about tuition, please contact the center directly.


Comprehensive, optimum development of each child: mind, body, social self, and character.

Preparation for Success in Life

  • Approaching life as an invitation to learn
  • Becoming a confident and competent lifelong learner
  • Becoming a confident and competent user of technology
  • Developing emotional intelligence: personal power and social skills

Preparation for Academic Excellence

  • Developing the social and cognitive skills necessary for school success
  • Achieving excellence in language and literacy
  • Developing an engaged, reflective, inquisitive mind and appreciation of science
  • Achieving excellence in logical/mathematical understanding



A Rich and Rewarding Childhood

  • Happy days
  • Wonderful relationships
  • A World of experience


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:  

 
  • 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


Additional information on our research-backed curriculum can be found here. To find a center near you, click Find a Center in the top right corner of the Bright Horizons home page.
 


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.