Bright Horizons Health & Safety
Your child’s health and safety are at the center of everything we do. At Bright Horizons, safe, clean, and caring classrooms are supported by trained teachers, daily routines, and emergency preparedness practices.
Wellness, cleanliness, and security in everyday care
Our approach looks at the full child care day - the spaces children use, the routines they follow, and the people who care for them. Together, these practices help support children’s comfort, well-being, and sense of security.
Safety Comes First at Bright Horizons
Safety in our centers is a top priority and part of our daily routine. We have a safety and security preparedness plan called Be Safe @ BH that features the latest knowledge and practices around emergency preparedness and response. Learn what we are doing to keep our centers safe.
Putting it into Practice
Frequently Asked Questions
Bright Horizons teachers and staff complete ongoing health and safety training to support children’s well-being throughout the day. This includes daily safety practices, child wellness, supervision, emergency preparedness, and procedures that help teachers respond with care and consistency.
To learn how this training supports daily daycare routines, find a center near you.
Yes. Bright Horizons follows required background check processes for daycare teachers and center staff before they work with children. These checks are one part of our broader commitment to safe, supervised child care environments where families can feel confident.
To learn more about safety practices at your local child care center, find a Bright Horizons center near you.
Bright Horizons prepares for emergencies through Be Safe @ BH, our safety and security preparedness plan. Centers use trained response teams, emergency action plans, and regular practice drills for situations such as fire, lockdown, shelter-in-place, severe weather, and other safety events.
To learn more about emergency preparedness, find a center near you.
Yes. Bright Horizons daycare centers are routinely reviewed for health and safety practices, including unannounced classroom visits that help confirm centers are following expected safety, cleanliness, and supervision procedures. These reviews help support consistent, high-quality daycare environments.
To learn more about health and safety practices in your area, find a center near you.
Bright Horizons centers use safety and security practices designed to help protect children, families, and staff. This includes secure entry procedures, visitor protocols, and cameras in the classroom to help support authorized access and protect the child care environment.
To learn more, find a center near you.
When a health or safety incident occurs, Bright Horizons works to respond quickly, support children and families, and keep safety as the priority. Our process includes family communication, required reporting, incident review, and corrective action when needed, with accountability reinforced through regular center checks.
To learn more about safety practices at your local daycare, find a center near you.
Bright Horizons keeps families informed through regular center communication, classroom updates, and the My Bright Day™ app. If there is an important update or emergency, center teams communicate with families as quickly as possible, so parents know what is happening and what to expect next.
To see how we partner with families every day, find a center near you.
Bright Horizons follows state and local child care vaccination requirements, which can vary by location. Families may be asked to provide current immunization records or other required health forms as part of enrollment, helping centers understand each child’s health needs and support safe daily care.
To learn more about vaccination requirements at your local daycare, find a center near you.