Welcome to Bright Horizons at Tampa Palms

Yes, all Bright Horizons centers are nut-free. Our  breakfast, and snack are nut and pork-free.

Yes! We offer breakfast, and afternoon snack. Lunch is provided on Friday with parents packing their child's lunch the rest of the week. All meals provided are  pork free, and nut free for the students' health and safety.  

Absolutely! Due to allergy risks, we recommend buying mini-cupcakes that were produced on nut-free machinery and include an ingredient list.

Yes! Our center is open year-round and we offer a fun and enriching summer camp for children up to age 12. Our camp includes:Yes! 

• Action-packed program that’s both fun and educational
• Age-appropriate, engaging investigative topics that incorporate children’s interests
• Virtual field trips & special guests, and daily fitness activities
• Health, safety, and security policies that meet or exceed local, state, and national standards
• Contact us to learn more. Space is limited and early registration is encouraged!
   

In many instances, yes, and in some instances our programs may have a short wait list. As with any quality program, our services are in demand.  The best recommendation is to tour our facility and let us help present you with enrollment options that best meet your needs.

Yes, many of our children attend part-time.  You can choose from three schedules; 9a - 1p, 9a - 3p, or 7a - 6p.  Our two day schedule is Tuesday/Thursday and our three day schedule is Monday/Wednesday/Friday. 

Yes! Our School Age program is open to all children in grades K - 5 on days that school is not in session. Children will enjoy an active day including time in the gym, on the playground, in the STEM Lab and pool, as well as the School Age classroom.

Our center has four playgrounds!  One playground is dedicated to our youngest children, infants through two year olds.  Another is dedicated to children ages three and above.  We also have a basketball court and a sand and water playground.  All of these playgrounds were designed with safety in mind and feature solid soft surfacing and state of the art play equipment.

Tuition varies by program level, schedule, and by individual classroom. To find out more information about tuition, please contact us via e-mail at tampapalms@brighthorizons.com or by phone at 813-615-1918.

We will pick up your child from school at 1:30pm on Mondays, or 2:30pm Tuesday - Friday. Our bus is equipped with lap-and-shoulder seatbelts, fire extinguisher, and emergency bag. Upon arrival, a center-provided snack is offered- please note, our facility is pork and nut free. After snack, homework help is given, from spelling quizzes to science fair research. Once homework is done, it's play time! Our School Age classroom has foosball and air hockey tables, a Wii console and computer access, as well as Lego and K'Nex sets, puzzles, arts and crafts, and construction and Dramatic Play areas. School Agers also have access to our playgrounds, gym, and STEM Lab for further enjoyment.

Children 6 weeks to twelve years of age.

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

• 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

• Happy days
  
• Wonderful relationships
  
• A World of experience

All of our teachers have a minimum certification of CDA (Child Development Associate), ECE (Early Childhood Education) degree, or related Baccalaurate Degree. Associate Teachers possess either coursework or training and experience working with young children. In addition, all of our teachers undergo 45 hours of training mandated by the State of Florida, 40 hours of Bright Horizons Foundations for Success Training and annual in-service training hours.

For Florida-specific enrollment forms, please go to https://enroll.brighthorizons.com/Default.aspx?state=FL and complete the applicable forms and print them out, or send them to us at tampapalms@brighthorizons.com.

For children 6 weeks to 5 years old, we require immunization and physical exam records as well, which can be faxed to 813-975-2900.

• 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:  

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.