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At Bright Horizons, our mission is to provide children, families, and caregivers
with the means to work together and achieve their very best. We consider it our
privilege to accompany each child as he or she discovers the endless possibilities
within his or her reach. It is a joy to provide children from infancy to school
age with enriching, encouraging, and stimulating environments that help them channel
their natural curiosity into lifelong discovery. Our program for learning, The World at Their Fingertips, empowers children
to become confident, successful learners and approach school and the challenge of
academic excellence with the skills and drive to succeed. We welcome you and your
family and look forward to showing you why Bright Horizons is an exciting atmosphere
for learning.
Is there any greater gift than a lifelong love of reading? At Bright Horizons, early literacy is a focus at each and every one of our centers. Click here to browse helpful literacy materials for ways to encourage a love of reading in your little one! Included is a recording of a recent parent webinar "Creating a Reading Culture in Your Home" conducted by Bright Horizons early education experts.
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Monday 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
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Phone:
310-449-0047
watr@brighthorizons.com
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What are the educational goals of Bright
Horizons?
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
Preparation for Academic Excellence
- 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
A Rich and Rewarding Childhood
- Happy days
- Wonderful relationships
- A World of experience
What is The World At Their Fingertips?
The World at Their Fingertips program for learning for Bright Horizons is a comprehensive,
integrated program based on understandings developed through the work of Jean Piaget,
Erik Erickson, Lev Vygotsky, and other leading developmental theorists and educators,
who emphasize the importance of active learning, language, and the need to extend
beyond the artificial separation of learning and caring. The World at Their Fingertips
creates developmentally appropriate learning environments in which each child learns
what the world is like, how it works, and what he/she is capable of within it.
World consists of developmentally based programs for each age group. There are also
elements that emphasize a content area, like Language Works, Math Counts, Science
Rocks, Projections, ArtSmart, and Our World that cross all age groups. For more
on information on The World
At Their Fingertips visit our Web site.
What is the Growing Readers Review?
The Growing Readers Review is a publication for parents and teachers. With author
interviews, illustrator spotlights, and suggested activities to do with featured
books, the Review is a dynamic publication that helps parents to bring literature
to life for their children. For more information about
Growing Readers visit our Web site.
Can I visit my child at the center anytime
I’d like to?
Yes, Bright Horizons has an open door policy. You are encouraged to visit your child
anytime.
What is Bright Horizons' process on checking
the background of their employees?
Bright Horizons Family Solutions conducts a criminal records check on all prospective
employees and frequent visitors. A comprehensive county criminal record check for
the past seven years is performed. In addition, a social security cross reference
check is performed, which verifies name, checks for aliases, address and former
employers. For all center employees, state licensing background checks required
by the state are also performed.
Are all staff trained in CPR and First
Aid?
Yes, all Bright Horizons staff are trained regularly in CPR and First Aid so that
you can feel confident that your child is safe and receiving the best care possible
at our center.
How many Bright Horizons centers are
there? Where can I learn more about Bright Horizons?
Currently, there are more than 600 Bright Horizons centers throughout the United
States, Canada, and Europe. Bright Horizons is a privately-held company that was
started by Roger Brown and his wife, Linda Mason. You can learn more about
Bright Horizons by visiting our Web site.
How can I obtain information about tuition?
Tuition varies by center and by individual classroom. To find out more information
about tuition, please contact the center directly.
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- Infants
- Toddlers
- Preschool
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