Bright Horizons Child Care in New York City

Early Education & Preschool That's More Than Daycare

Bright Horizons in NYC offers quality year-round programming, flexible 2, 3, 4, and 5-day schedules, from the Bronx to Long Island. With many centers throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn, including the Upper West Side, Upper East Side, Midtown, West Village, East Village, Downtown, Long Island City, Williamsburg, DUMBO, and more!

 

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Bright Horizons New York City child care locations

Health, Safety, and Wellness at Our NYC 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 New York Metro 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 32 convenient New York City area locations, we're never far from your home or workplace.

Bright Horizons at East 92nd

245 East 92nd
New York, NY 10128
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Bright Horizons at the Octagon

888 Main Street
Roosevelt Island, NY 10044
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Bright Horizons at New York Presbyterian Midtown

435 E. 70th St.
New York, NY 10021
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Bright Horizons at West 89th

100A West 89th Street
New York, NY 10024
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Bright Horizons at West 96th Street

103 West 96th Street
New York, NY 10025
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Bright Horizons at West 72nd

253 West 72nd Street
New York, NY 10023
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Bright Horizons at Columbus Circle

910 9th Avenue
New York, NY 10019
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River School West Side, a Bright Horizons School

75 West End Ave
New York, NY 10023
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Bright Horizons at West 63rd

425 Freedom Place South
New York, NY 10069
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Bright Horizons at Long Island City

42-09 28th Street
Long Island City, NY 11101
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Bright Horizons at East 46th

127 East 46th Street
New York, NY 10017
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Bright Horizons at West 53rd

540 West 53rd St.
New York, NY 10019
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Bright Horizons at Chelsea

258 West 26th Street
New York, NY 10001
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Bright Horizons at Hudson Yards

529A W. 29th Street
New York, NY 10001
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Bright Horizons at East Village

526 East 14th Street
New York, NY 10009
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Bright Horizons at Lincoln Harbor

1000 Harbor Boulevard
Weehawken , NJ 07086
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Bright Horizons at New York Presbyterian Hospital Uptown

61 Haven Avenue
New York, NY 10032
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Bright Horizons at NoHo

704 Broadway
New York, NY 10003
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Bright Horizons at Kent Avenue

175 Kent Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11211
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Bright Horizons at Maxwell Place

1155 Maxwell Lane
Hoboken, NJ 07030
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Bright Horizons at Essex Crossing

151 Clinton Street
New York, NY 10002
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Bright Horizons at Sinatra Drive, Hoboken

336 Sinatra Drive
Hoboken, NJ 07030
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Bright Horizons at TriBeCa

129 Hudson Street
New York, NY 10013
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Bright Horizons at West Village

644 Greenwich St.
New York, NY 10014
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Bright Horizons at West 14th

253 West 14th Street
New York, NY 10011
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River School Newport, a Bright Horizons School

30 Newport Parkway
Jersey City, NJ 07310
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Bright Horizons at DUMBO

52 Water Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
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Bright Horizons at 20 Pine

20 Pine Street
New York, NY 10005
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Bright Horizons at Plaza 3- Waterfront

152 Plaza 3
Jersey City, NJ 07311
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River School Warren, a Bright Horizons School

251 Warren Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
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Bright Horizons at Marin Blvd Jersey City

201 Marin Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07302
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Bright Horizons at Riverdale

3223 Independence Avenue
Bronx, NY 10463
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What Questions Should I Ask a Child Care Provider?
 

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

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Most of our NYC 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 New York with long waitlists. What if I want to enroll at a NYC 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 NYC child care centers?

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Bright Horizons conducts comprehensive background checks on all prospective employees and frequent visitors. In New York City, the state of NY 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 New York City 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 NYC trained in CPR and First Aid?

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All Bright Horizons NYC 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 New York City 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 New York City?

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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 New York City cost?
 

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Child care tuition in NYC 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 New York City, 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 New York City 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 New York City is a great place for babies.

Does Bright Horizons in New York City have a toddler program?

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Yes. Most of our locations offer toddlerprograms 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 NYC child care programs.

How do I find a nanny in New York City?
 

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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 NYC 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 New York City looks like.

Is Bright Horizons hiring child care teachers in NYC?

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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 NYC?

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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 NYC?

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Bright Horizons in New York City 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 NYC?

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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 New York City allow children with special needs to enroll in child care?

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Yes! Bright Horizons in NYC 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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