Welcome to Bright Horizons at Valley View

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Our Early Education Programs Offer More Than Daycare

For ages 6 weeks - 5 years

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Meet Our Teaching Team

Kelly, Daycare Teacher, Bright Horizons at Valley View, Rensselaer, NY

Kelly

I love teaching because: I love being able to have an influence on a child's life.

Teaching since: 2003

Elizabeth, Daycare Teacher, Bright Horizons at Valley View, Rensselaer, NY

Elizabeth

I love teaching because: Love making a difference in a child's life

Teaching since: 2006

Priscilla, Daycare Teacher, Bright Horizons at Valley View, Rensselaer, NY

Priscilla

I love teaching because: Love seeing infant's grow & learn

Teaching since: 2006

Kayla, Daycare Lead Educator, Bright Horizons at Valley View, Rensselaer, NY

Kayla

I love Bright Horizons because: I love seeing children master new skills and value the connections I make with each child and their families.

In education since: 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

Bright Horizons will hold space for up to six weeks as long as tuition is paid monthly during that period.  After the six week period, you must enroll your child, or the space will be offered to another family in the wait pool.


If your child has special dietary needs or food allergies, please work with the center management to find suitable accommodations. Although food may be available to address food allergies, Bright Horizons cannot provide or manage other food substitutions for religious or cultural requirements, food intolerances, or a child’s preference.


Your family’s status on the waitlist will remain intact until space becomes available and is offered to your family. Families may decline an offer and maintain their current position on the waitlist twice. After the third decline their name is removed from the waitlist.


The length of time will vary depending on the size of the waitlist and the ages of the children.  We will send periodic communications to keep you informed of your status on the waitlist. We will do everything we can to ensure you are offered a space as soon as it becomes available. 


As with other Regeneron employee benefits, the benefit of having your child enrolled at the center will end when your employment ends. Regeneron, at its discretion, may allow your child to use the center for an additional 30 days after your last date of employment.


Families will be required to provide notice of intent to withdraw 30 days in advance of their child(ren)’s last day of attendance.


Breakfast, morning snack, lunch and an afternoon snack are provided per day, and are included in the tuition.


Yes, part-time schedules are available as two or three full days of care.


Yes, there is a 10% sibling discount.


The center has a capacity for 132 children and serve children ages 6 weeks through 5 years. 


Bright Horizons works to recruit and hire the highest quality teachers.  Bright Horizons’ staff is nurturers as well as educators who encourage learning through exploration and partnership with parents. They’re trained to deliver the highest standard of care.  All candidates undergo a thorough screening, including a Bright Horizons enhanced background check and state-required background checks. All teachers must meet state educational licensing and additional center requirements.


In addition to the tuition, you are required to pay the following:

  • Enrollment Deposit: An enrollment deposit of $300 will be due when the enrollment offer is accepted and the official enrollment forms are submitted. The enrollment deposit will be applied to the first month of tuition and will be refunded if your child care needs change prior to the start of enrollment.


Bright Horizons offers many resources to support families’ efforts to nurture children’s development, be actively involved in their education, and balance work/life demands. Bright Horizons resources can be found at www.brighthorizons.com/family-resources.

Additional Bright Horizons family support benefits, including access to Back-Up child care, free college planning support, free support for children with learning differences, free support to manage elder care challenges, and education assistance for your career is available at https://clients.brighthorizons.com/regeneron.


You must be a Regeneron employee to enroll at the center. Regeneron employees currently enrolled at another Bright Horizons location will not be required to give a 30 day notice to transfer. 


Regeneron families receive a 2-week vacation tuition credit per year to use at Bright Horizons at Valley View. To be able to have the credit applied, the vacation must be 5 consecutive days in a row. 


  • 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:  

 
  • 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.