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Tuition is paid through ACH/ePay and is due on the 25th day of the prior month. Example: September's monthly tuition will be due on August 25.
The center has a capacity for 62 children and will serve children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old.
Tuition is billed and collected monthly.
Bright Horizons will hold a space for up to one month. After one month, you must enroll your child, or the space will be offered to another family on the waitlist.
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Bright Horizons works to recruit and hire the highest quality teachers. Their staff are nurturers as well as educators who encourage learning through exploration and partnership with parents. They're trained to deliver the highest standard of care. All candidates undergo a thorough screening, including a Bright Horizons enhanced background check and state-required background checks. All teachers must meet state educational licensing and additional center requirements.
Yes, part-time child care is available on Monday/Wednesday/Friday or Tuesday/Thursday combinations.
Yes, the center opened on January 4, 2021.
There is a 10% discount on the oldest child's tuition.
The center will not offer vacation credits.
Little Horizons provides a Full Time Study Club for children ages 5-12 years old which will provide supervision as the students participate in their elementary school’s full-time virtual learning program.
Age Group |
Teacher-to-Child Ratio |
Group Size |
Number of Classes |
Infant |
1:4 |
8 |
1 |
Toddler |
1:5 |
10 |
1 |
Twos |
1:7 |
14 |
1 |
Preschool |
1:10 |
20 |
1 |
K-Prep |
1:10 |
10 |
1 |
School Age |
1:10 |
10 |
1 |
The ratios at the center are designed to support one-on-one interactions between the teachers and children, an in-depth understanding by the teachers of the individual needs of each child, and the formulation of consistent care-giving routines based on the teachers' knowledge of the individual children. These teacher-to-child ratios also support enhanced development, particularly language development.
**Due to COVID-19, the capacity and ratios are subject to change based on the development and implementation of new state guidelines and enhanced center protocols.
As guardians of your children, there is nothing more important to Bright Horizons than their safety and protection while they are at the center. Bright Horizons has a series of security protocols and procedures to help guard against any threat to the safety of children and staff and performs safety drills on a regular basis. They do everything they can to make centers safe and secure, and to ensure that their teachers and staff are well-trained to protect children in the case of emergency.
Access to the center:
Safety Drills and Training:
Emergency Communication:
Injury Prevention:
Weapons Policy:
Firearms, explosive devices, and other weapons are not permitted on Bright Horizons premises, regardless of any valid permit to carry such weapons.
Enrollment will be offered to families in the order that their interest form is received on a first-come, first-served basis.
Bright Horizons' goal is to ensure that all health and safety practices are in line with recommendations provided by the CDC and requirements of state and local municipalities, and have the well-being of children, families, and staff at their core. Bright Horizons partnered with pediatric infectious disease specialist Dr. Kristin Moffitt of Boston Children's Hospital to implement enhanced safety protocols including reduced class sizes, restrictions as to who comes in and out of the center, daily health screening, and temperature check upon arrival for adults and children, masks for teachers, staff, and all other adults in the center, as well as strict guidelines on distancing, cleaning, and disinfecting. The team is committed to these protocols every day. And Bright Horizons continues to consult with experts and monitor updated guidance to ensure protocols evolve with new learning around COVID-19, so that children, families, and teachers are protected. For additional information outlining Bright Horizons protocols and safety measures, please visit brighthorizons.com/health-safety.
In addition to the tuition, you will be required to pay the following:
• Registration Fee: A non-refundable registration fee $150 of is due upon submission of the enrollment interest form. After the enrollment interest period ends, families will be contacted by a Bright Horizons representative to discuss enrollment or waitlist status.
• Enrollment Deposit: An enrollment deposit equal to one month's tuition will be collected in December. Thereafter, the enrollment deposit equal to one month's tuition is due when the enrollment offer is accepted. The enrollment deposit will be applied to the first month of tuition. If a family chooses not to enroll their child after accepting the enrollment offer, the enrollment deposit will be forfeited.
• Annual Re-Registration Fee: A $100 fee per child will be required each subsequent year to cover annual administrative and licensing fees.
The length of time will vary depending on the size of the waitlist and the ages of the children. Bright Horizons will send periodic communications to keep you informed of your status on the waitlist and will do everything they can to ensure you are offered a space as soon as it becomes available. If a family declines, their name will be moved to the bottom of the waitlist.
Bright Horizons' successful core curriculum, World at Their Fingertips, will be used at the center. To learn more about the Bright Horizons curriculum, please visit brighthorizons.com/early-education-preschool/proven-approach
The monthly first-year tuition rates were established in alignment with comparable, high-quality child care centers in the surrounding area. Each year, Bright Horizons will conduct an extensive market study to determine the appropriate annual tuition rates. Contact the center at littlehorizons@brighthorizons.com to learn more.
Bright Horizons will follow the National Association for the Education of Young Children's (NAEYC) recommendations for staff-to-student ratios at the facility and also plans to pursue NAEYC accreditation for the center. NAEYC has developed standards to define and recognize quality child care programs. In order to be accredited, a child care program must meet a variety of strict criteria, including having a well-trained faculty, good staff-child ratios, and group sizes and a comprehensive curriculum, as well as meet stringent health and safety standards. The program must also provide meaningful opportunities for family involvement.
Bright Horizons offers many resources to support families' efforts to nurture children's development, be actively involved in their education, and balance work/life demands. See www.brighthorizons.com/family-resources for more details on these tools.
Morning snack, lunch, and an afternoon snack will be provided each day and are included in the tuition.
The center is located at 1 Horizon Way, Deerfield, IL 60015.
Horizon Therapeutics employees are eligible for enrollment—employee eligibility include full-time, part-time, foster parents, grandparents, and domestic partners. At this time, enrollment is also available to contractors and select community partners. Contact the center to learn more.
The center is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. It will remain open year-round, closing only on the days that Horizon Therapeutics is closed.
If you are no longer employed at Horizon Therapeutics, your child can continue to use the center through the end of the month unless barred from campus; then, enrollment is discontinued immediately.
Bright Horizons core business is employer-sponsored care. They were founded more than 30 years ago and now partner with more than 1,000 employers across the U.S., as well as in Europe, Canada, and India. Their client list includes more than three-fourths of the companies on Working Mother magazine's "100 Best" list. In addition, their client list includes more than half of those named to FORTUNE magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For." It should be noted that Bright Horizons has also been named to the FORTUNE list 19 times. Bright Horizons is an organization recognized for ethics, collaboration, community service, and excellence in the child care industry. They have extensive experience with opening new centers from the ground up and creating wonderful places for childhood.
Yes! Prospective parents can schedule a center visit by completing our Tuitions and Openings form from our center website.
At all of our centers, rigorous health and safety practices are a foundation of the way we care for children. These include:
Strict safety and security procedures are designed to keep our families and staff protected.
During your search for the perfect child care partner, this is among the most important questions you can ask. For over 30 years, we’ve been a company that is guided by our HEART Principles and an unerring belief in putting children first.
At Bright Horizons, we know that childhood is a treasured time. We believe it is our responsibility to provide environments and experiences that capture the joys of childhood, nurture each child’s individual growth and development, and pave the way for success in school and life. We promise to:
Absolutely! Named one of Fortune Magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For 20 times, we are proud of the environment we create for our educators. We are always looking for great teachers, and offer competitive benefits and innovative programs. like our Horizons Teacher Degree program. For job listings and to complete the application process, please visit the Bright Horizons jobs and careers page at https://careers.brighthorizons.com.
We encourage any family interested in center information, regular updates, and invitations to the many events we are planning, to contact us.
Ready to get started? Schedule a meeting with Bright Horizons to get a tour of our center. See our classrooms, ask questions about tuition, openings and our enrollment process. Find out how we’ll help your family thrive!