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The Bright Horizons Difference

For over 35 years, everything we’ve done, comes back to one thing — your child becoming their happiest and most confident self. Our science-informed learning framework, Discovery Driven Learning®, focuses on your child’s individual strengths. And our highly trained teachers meet your child where they are, nurture their full potential, and partner with you in their development and future success.

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3 reasons to visit Bright Horizons^®

There’s nothing like experiencing our centers firsthand. Come see the joyful difference Bright Horizons makes.

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Passionate, professional educators

Meet our team of highly skilled teachers who recognize each child’s unique strengths and use every moment as an opportunity to create meaningful learning experiences.

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Discovery Driven Learning

See our individualized approach in action. At Bright Horizons, even everyday activities become a chance to learn and discover. And the impact can last a lifetime.

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A true partner for your family

Learn about flexible schedules, ongoing progress assessments and portfolios, parenting guidance, and more.

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Hear Rachel Robertson, Chief Academic Officer, describe our science-informed framework for learning and teaching. Learn how it gives children the skills they need to reach their full potential in school and in life.

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Hear from our families

Parents talk all about their child care decision — why they enrolled, what they love about their experience, and more.

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Social-emotional skills

One of the many reasons Jeannie loves Bright Horizons: they’re helping her son form friendships and become a kind, caring person — a benefit that will last.

World-class educators

Jay can tell his daughter has developed tremendously, and her teachers have been great partners in working with them, listening to them, and going the extra mile.

Work-day convenience

For Kawther, child care close to work has been a game-changer. And for Sinan, it has made work-from-home much less challenging. “It’s a huge benefit for us.”

Incredible early education

Hear why Cara is impressed with Bright Horizons — where fun is built into every activity. “Not only is he learning,” she says, “He’s learning to love to learn.”

The right approach

Patrick thinks the learning-through-play philosophy is exactly right for his children. At pick-up, he says, “They don’t even want to leave!”

A reliable parenting partner

With her own family “a world away,” Jossy says Bright Horizons was always more than a school. As a first-time mom, she learned so much from the teachers.

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