Bright Horizons Child Care in Boston

Early Education & Preschool That's More Than Daycare

Bright Horizons in Boston offers quality, year-round programming and a number of convenient child care locations throughout Downtown Boston, Beacon Hill, Back Bay, South Boston, Kenmore Square, The North End, The South End, The Seaport, The Financial District, Charlestown, Cambridge, Brookline, Somerville, and the towns of the North Shore, South Shore, and West of Boston.


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Bright Horizons Boston is more than daycare

Health, Safety, and Wellness at Our Boston Centers

Parents nationwide trust Bright Horizons to care for their children. Expert-informed policies; health, safety, and wellness built right into our curriculum; and safe spaces designed for learning and exploration — you’ll find it all in our centers.

Staff dedicated to ensuring that we set the highest standards in all areas

Strict handwashing and sanitary policies to prevent the spread of illnesses

Secured entrances to all centers and supervision policies to keep children safe

Frequent cleaning and disinfecting of high-touch surfaces, toys, and laundered items

Explore Child Care in the Greater Boston Area

Working parents shouldn’t have to choose between child care and early education. Our programs ensure you don’t have to, offering convenience for your workday, and enriching learning experiences for your child.


With 44 convenient Boston area locations, we're never far from your home or workplace.

Bright Horizons at the Prudential Center

790 Boylston St. P.O. Box 990016
Boston, MA 02199
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Bright Horizons at Landmark

401 Park Drive, 4th Floor West
Boston, MA 02215
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Bright Horizons at Back Bay

210 Berkeley Street
Boston, MA 02116
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Bright Horizons at Tufts Medical Center

185 Harrison Avenue
Boston, MA 02111
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Bright Horizons at Brookline

138 Harvard Street
Brookline, MA 02446
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Bright Horizons at University Park

129 Franklin St.
Cambridge, MA 02139
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Bright Horizons at Kendall Square

286 Cardinal Medeiros Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02141
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Bright Horizons at Beacon Hill

100 Cambridge Street, Suite 104
Boston, MA 02114
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Bright Horizons at Fan Pier

19 Bond Drive
Boston, MA 02210
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Bright Horizons at Seaport

30 World Trade Center Avenue
Boston, MA 02210
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Bright Horizons at Charlestown

55 Constitution Road
Charlestown, MA 02129
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IHP Children's Quarters

36 First Avenue
Charlestown, MA 02129
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Bright Horizons at Schraffts

529 Main Street #001
Charlestown, MA 02129
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Children's Center at Assembly Row

251 Grand Union Blvd.
Somerville, MA 02145
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Bright Horizons on the Charles

400 Talcott Avenue
Watertown, MA 02472
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Bright Horizons at Davis Square

99A Dover Street
Somerville, MA 02144
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Bright Horizons at Mass Ave.

2465 Mass Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02140
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Bright Horizons at Teele Square

165 Holland St.
Somerville, MA 02144
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Bright Horizons at One Enterprise Drive

One Enterprise Drive NA
Quincy, MA 02171
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The Children's Center at Milton Academy

338 Centre St
Milton, MA 02186
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The Centre School

505 Canton Avenue
Milton, MA 02186
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McLean Child Care Center

115 Mill Street
Belmont, MA 02478
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Jim Greenman Early Education Innovation Center

2 Wells Ave.
Newton, MA 02459
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Bright Horizons at Newton

320 Needham Street
Newton, MA 02464
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Bright Horizons at Wellesley

60 William St.
Wellesley, MA 02481
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Bright Horizons at Crown Colony

2100 Crown Colony Drive Crown Colony Office Park
Quincy, MA 02169
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Bright Horizons at Braintree Hill

25 Braintree Hill Office Park
Braintree, MA 02184
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Bright Horizons at Lexington

903 Waltham Street
Lexington, MA 02421
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Bright Horizons at Waltham

176 Second Avenue
Waltham, MA 02451
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Bright Horizons at the Hingham Shipyard

168 Shipyard Drive
Hingham, MA 02043
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Bright Horizons at Wayland

321 Commonwealth Road
Wayland, MA 01778
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Bright Horizons at Crosby

30 Crosby Drive
Bedford, MA 01730
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Bright Horizons at Riverpark

400 Riverpark Drive
North Reading, MA 01864
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Bright Horizons at Natick

313 Speen Street
Natick, MA 01760
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Bright Horizons at Norwell

77 Longwater Drive
Norwell, MA 02061
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Bright Horizons at Sudbury

56c Union Avenue
Sudbury, MA 01776
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Bright Horizons at Beverly Cummings Center

100 Cummings Center
Beverly, MA 01915
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Bright Horizons at Phillips Academy

10 Abbot St.
Andover, MA 01810
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Bright Horizons at Pembroke

334 Old Oak St.
Pembroke, MA 02359
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Bright Horizons at Foxboro

143 Green Street
Foxboro, MA 02035
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Bright Horizons at Brickstone

400 Brickstone Square
Andover, MA 01810
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Little Reflections at Westborough

800 West Park Drive
Westborough, MA 01581
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Bright Horizons at Franklin Industrial Park

2 Constitution Blvd
Franklin, MA 02038
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Bright Horizons at Boxborough

20 Codman Hill Road
Boxborough, MA 01719
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What Questions Should I Ask a Child Care Provider?
 

What ages does Bright Horizons in Boston serve in its child care program?

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Most of our Boston child care centers serve children ages six weeks to six years. Bright Horizons is more than daycare. We have programs with developmentally appropriate curriculum for infantstoddlerpreschool and pre-K.

I've looked at other child care solutions in Boston with long waitlists. What if I want to enroll at a Boston Bright Horizons center but space is not available?

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You can select and register with up to three Bright Horizons child care locations, including the center in which you are most interested. By registering, you are confirming interest in all three centers. Once registered, we will add you to our waitlist and offer you a space as soon as one becomes available. Our goal is to accommodate families as soon as space allows, and so during the entire process, we will keep in touch with you regarding your status. While waiting for a space to become available at the first-choice location, many families enroll at their second or third choices temporarily until space becomes available at their first-choice centers. Enrolling at another location will not only solve your immediate child care needs, but will provide you priority access to your first preference.

What is the background check process for all staff at Bright Horizons Boston child care centers?

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Bright Horizons conducts comprehensive background checks on all prospective employees and frequent visitors. In Boston, the state of MA 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 Boston child care or preschool?

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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?

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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 child care staff at Bright Horizons in Boston trained in CPR and First Aid?

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All Bright Horizons Boston staff are trained regularly in CPR /First Aid and Universal Precautions. You can feel confident that your child is safe and receiving the best care possible while in our care.  Families of children in our care use the to get photos, real-time updates on care, learning, and milestones, and stay up to date on important notifications.

All Bright Horizons Boston staff receive ongoing training, including CPR/First Aid and Universal Precautions. You can feel confident that your child is healthy, safe, and thriving while in our care. Bright Horizons families use the MyBrightDay mobile app daily to get photos, real-time updates on care, learning, and milestones, and to stay up-to-date on important notifications.

What do children learn at Bright Horizons child care in Boston?

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Child care at Bright Horizons is focused on making our daily experiences focused 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:

  1. Approaching life as an invitation to learn
  2. Becoming a confident and competent lifelong learner
  3. Becoming a confident and competent user of technology
  4. Developing emotional intelligence: personal power and social skills

Preparation for Academic Excellence by:

  1. Developing the social and cognitive skills necessary for school success
  2. Achieving excellence in language and literacy
  3. Developing an engaged, reflective, inquisitive mind and appreciation of science
  4. Achieving excellence in logical/mathematical understanding
Providing a Rich and Rewarding Childhood by focusing on:
  1. Happy days
  2. Wonderful relationships
  3. A World of experience

How much does child care in Boston cost?
 

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Child care tuition in Boston is dependent upon your child’s age, developmental level, and the location of the school you have chosen. To get a customized tuition quote for Bright Horizons in Boston, please set up a Zoom meeting with us. Our center staff can talk through your family's needs to help calculate what tuition would look like for you.

Does Bright Horizons in Boston have infant care?
 

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Yes. Most of our locations offer infant care programs for children starting at 6-weeks old. We're happy to schedule a safe, personalized Zoom visit for expectant parents who would like to learn about why Bright Horizons in Boston is a great place for babies.

Does Bright Horizons in Boston have a toddler program?

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Yes. Most of our locations offer toddler programs for children to start to explore independence, language and social skills. We're happy to schedule a safe, personalized Zoom visit for parents who would like to find out what toddlers learn in our Boston child care programs.

How do I find a nanny in Boston?
 

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With the Sittercity app, you can search locally for a full or part-time nanny or post a job detailing your needs and have interested child care professionals reach out directly to you. Sittercity has built-in screening tools to give you the control to hire with ease and confidence. This includes secure messaging, interview booking, professional references, and running background checks.
 

Does Bright Horizons in Boston have a preschool program?
 

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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 what school readiness at Bright Horizons in Boston looks like.

Is Bright Horizons hiring child care teachers in Boston?

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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 Boston?

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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 child care at Bright Horizons in Boston?

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Bright Horizons in Boston supports the whole family because we know that success at work and success at home go hand-in-hand. We designed our centers, child care programs, and schedules to keep the needs of both children and parents in mind. 

Does Bright Horizons have summer care in Boston?
 

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We have a partnership with Steve and Kate's camp locations as well as our Summer Explorations programs for children ages 3-5 and 6-12. 

Does Bright Horizons in Boston allow children with special needs to enroll in child care?

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Yes! Bright Horizons in Boston can successfully accommodate a wide range of special needs and individual differences in our group programs.  We believe in inclusive programs to focus on each child’s strengths. We support a collaborative team approach – the teacher, director, specialists, and parents. The team will work closely together to try to maximize each child’s opportunities for learning, growth, and development, and to attempt to eliminate any barriers or safety issues which a group program may present.

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