Health & Safety at Bright Horizons
Bright Horizons is trusted by parents around the world — including many doctors and nurses on the frontlines of COVID-19 — to care for their children. Learn about our enhanced health and safety practices, in response to the pandemic.
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Enhanced Protocols at Bright Horizons Centers
Health Screenings and Face Coverings
Daily health screen and temperature checks are required for all adults and children in the center. Adults in the center wear masks or face coverings at all times.
Distancing and Classroom Size
We practice physical distancing by reducing classroom sizes, keeping consistent groupings, and limiting outdoor play areas to one group at a time.
Updated Visitor Policy
Essential visitors, including families dropping off and picking up, are limited to the lobby. Nonessential visitors are not permitted in the center.
New Video: Expert Guidance on Child Care Safety
Explore our policies on face coverings, daily health screenings, and safe distancing, which we developed on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control, state and local public authorities, and our health expert, Dr. Kristin Moffitt, a pediatric infectious disease specialist from Boston Children's Hospital.
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Commitment to Safety
In addition to the health & safety protocols that Bright Horizons has in place for all our services, we have also provided guidance to our partners who may be delivering our child and adult/elder back-up services. Please see more information below.
Health & Safety Information
Health & Safety Directors at Our Centers
As part of our commitment to enhanced health and safety, our centers have dedicated Health & Safety Directors whose primary responsibility is to support children, families, and staff in complying with our policies and working together to keep COVID-19 out of our centers.
Study Shows Low Transmission Risk in Child Care
A study published in the Journal of American Academy of Pediatrics confirms: child care offers safe, low-risk environments for children.
A SHOT TO FIGHT COVID-19
The health and safety of our teachers and the children in our care is our top priority. That’s why we are strongly encouraging all of our teachers and staff to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Our “My Shot to Fight COVID” campaign provides teachers and staff with important information about the vaccine, including how and where to get vaccinated at no cost. Plus, once they’re fully vaccinated, they’ll receive an incentive through our COVID Vaccine Reward Program.
What Child Care Looks Like Today
Child care has evolved to meet today's challenges. Though the protocols may be different, our philosophy remains the same: child care is still a place for childhood. See what a day at Bright Horizons is like.
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Child Care Checklist
As you explore child care options that offer enhanced safety precautions, while still providing enriching learning experiences, use this health and safety checklist to help you confidently evaluate the COVID-19 protocols in place at each of the programs you consider.
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