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Bright Horizons Preschool in Washington DC
When selecting a preschool program, working parents don't need to choose between convenience and quality. Bright Horizons in Washington DC prioritizes school readiness while also offering flexible schedules all year round.
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Explore Preschool in DC, Maryland, and Virginia
With 24 convenient Washington, DC area locations, we're never far from your home or workplace.
Fingerprints Child Development Center
1849 C Street NWWashington, DC 20240 Request Details Learn More
Bright Horizons at L Street
2101 L Street Northwest Suite 104Washington, DC 20037 Request Details Learn More
Bright Horizons at Courthouse Station
2000 14th St. NArlington, VA 22201 Request Details Learn More
Bright Horizons at Crystal City
2451 Crystal Drive, Suite 100Arlington, VA 22202 Request Details Learn More
Finding Dreams in Children Child Development Center at Virginia Center
3501 Fairfax DriveArlington, VA 22201 Request Details Learn More
Bright Horizons at National Landing
3550 South Clark StreetArlington, VA 22203 Request Details Learn More
Bright Horizons at Old Town Alexandria
411 John Carlyle StreetAlexandria, VA 22314 Request Details Learn More
Suitland Federal Child Development Center
4600 Silver Hill RoadSuitland, MD 20746 Request Details Learn More
Bright Horizons at 2 Bethesda Metro
2 Bethesda Metro CenterBethesda, MD 20814 Request Details Learn More
Innovation Station Child Development Center
500 Dulany StreetAlexandria, VA 22314 Request Details Learn More
University of Maryland Child Development Center
4601 Calvert RoadCollege Park, MD 20740 Request Details Learn More
Bright Horizons at Boone Boulevard
1919 Gallows Rd., Suite P100Vienna, VA 22182 Request Details Learn More
Bright Horizons at Democracy Center
6901 Rockledge DriveBethesda, MD 20817 Request Details Learn More
Bright Horizons at Inova Fairfax
3310 Gallows RoadFalls Church, VA 22042 Request Details Learn More
Bright Horizons Early Education and Back-Up Center at Tysons Corner
8405 Greensboro Drive, Suite P100McLean, VA 22102 Request Details Learn More
Bright Horizons at Commerce Metro Center
11400 Commerce Park Dr. , Suite R140Reston, VA 20191 Request Details Learn More
Bright Horizons at Inova Fair Oaks
3575 Joseph Siewick DriveFairfax, VA 22033 Request Details Learn More
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What Questions Should I Ask a Preschool Provider?
I've looked at other preschools in Washington, DC that have long waitlists. What if I want to enroll at a Washington, DC Bright Horizons center but space is not available?
You can select up to 3 Bright Horizons child care locations to be registered at, including the center you are most interested in. By registering, you are confirming your strong interest in all 3 centers. We will add you to our wait list and you will be offered a space as soon as one becomes available. While waiting for a space to become available at your first choice location, many families will choose to enroll at their 2nd or 3rd choice temporarily until space becomes available at the center they are most interested in. In many centers, a child currently enrolled at a Bright Horizons location has priority over the general community so enrolling at another location will not only solve your care needs but will also give you additional priority in getting into your 1st preference. Our goal is to accommodate families as soon as space allows. During the entire process, we will keep in touch with you regarding your status.
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Can we start preschool at Bright Horizons in Washington, DC in the summer?
Yes! We have age-appropriate programs for preschool and Kindergarten Prep that run year-round. Many families choose to begin a preschool program in the summer, before the rush of back-to-school in the fall.
What is the background check process for preschool staff at Bright Horizons Washington, DC?
Bright Horizons conducts a comprehensive background check on all prospective employees and frequent visitors. In Washington, DC, the state of MD Department of Youth and Families requires background checks for employees of a daycare or licensed child care facility.
Bright Horizons background checks consist of a county criminal record check for the past seven years performed in all counties that a person has lived, worked or attended school. In addition to the county criminal search, a sex offender search, OFAC search, and a social security verification trace are also conducted.
Is it safe to send my child to a Washington, DC daycare or preschool?
We continue to monitor state and local public health guidelines, look to our medical expert, and use our considerable experience to guide our health and safety practices. We’re prepared to respond quickly and adjust those health and safety practices as needed.
Do Bright Horizons daycare centers follow state/local requirements for masking and vaccinations?
Where there are additional state or local requirements, for example around vaccination/masking, Bright Horizons also complies with applicable legal requirements in each jurisdiction in which we operate.
Are preschool staff at Bright Horizons in Washington, DC trained in CPR and First Aid?
What do children learn in Washington, DC preschool?
In the preschool program at Bright Horizons, we focus our daily experiences on comprehensive, optimum development of each child: mind, body, social self, and character. Here's how we do it:
Preparing Children for Success in Life by:
- 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
Preparation for Academic Excellence by:
- 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
How much does preschool in Washington, DC cost?
Does Bright Horizons in Washington, DC have a daycare preschool program?
Yes. Most of our locations offer preschool and kindergarten preparation programs for children to start working on getting ready for school. We're happy to schedule a safe, personalized Zoom visit for parents who would like to learn about why Bright Horizons can offer more than a daycare. Come see what school readiness at Bright Horizons in Washington, DC looks like.
How can I find child care when my preschool in Washington, DC is closed?
Is Bright Horizons hiring preschool teachers in Washington, DC?
Yes. Please visit our careers site to view all active Bright Horizons job openings in your area. Our careers site allows you to search for all open positions (part-time, full-time, and temporary) in our centers, including positions at client center that only enroll families who work for specific employers.
Is Bright Horizons a good place to work in Washington, DC?
Yes, but don’t just take our word for it! We’ve been named 20 times as one of FORTUNE's 100 Best Companies to Work For, and are honored to be the only child care company to ever make the list.
How are working parents supported by Bright Horizons in Washington, DC?
Bright Horizons in Washington, DC supports the whole family because we know that success at work and success at home go hand-in-hand. We designed our centers, programs, and schedules to keep the needs of both children and parents in mind.