Join Our Back-Up Care Network

When you join the Bright Horizons® back-up care provider network, you can reach more families, fill open capacity, and earn reliable revenue – all with no upfront costs. With guaranteed payments, easy scheduling tools, and dedicated support, you can grow your program while helping families when they need it most. 

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About Us

Bright Horizons is the largest provider of employer‑sponsored child care in the U.S. and a long‑established leader in back‑up care for children and seniors. Trusted by families and leading employers alike, we bring decades of expertise, rigorous compliance standards, and a deep commitment to dependable, high‑quality care to all the families who need us.

Why join?

Partnering with Bright Horizons connects you to a trusted national network, consistent demand, and the tools to grow your business—here’s what you can expect:
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Earn Money with Every Session

Increase your revenue with direct payment for each completed care request.

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No Cost to Join, No Financial Risk

Join at no cost—no fees, no upfront investment, and we handle logistics and payments.

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Connect with Local Families

Support families during care gaps and build relationships that can grow into ongoing opportunities.

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Expand Access and Awareness

Reach more families, increase visibility for your program, and help expand access to reliable care in your community.

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Streamlined Support and Tools

Use our centralized support and easy-to-navigate portal to manage and confirm care requests with ease.tonavigate portal to manage and confirm care requests with ease.

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Opportunities for Growth with Us

Gain priority for new opportunities as demand grows, helping you expand your services and impact.

Ready to join the Bright Horizons network of trusted care providers?

To initiate consideration for activation within our Back-up Care provider network, you'll need the required documentation corresponding to the type of care offered by your organization.