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Allston, MA
Bright Horizons - Allston

Five Stars

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents.

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neighborhood: Allston ·  Telephone: (617) 789-4323  · Website: www.brighthorizons.com

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Bright Horizons - Allston
39 Brighton Ave.
Allston, MA  02134

www.brighthorizons.com

Tel: (617) 789-4323
Fax: (617) 787-7636

Director: Debra Davis
brtn@brighthorizons.com

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Parents: Rate This Preschool Parent Ratings

Quality of teaching
Four And Half Stars
Development of social skills and work habits
Five Stars
Home-school connection
Three and Half Stars
Discipline
Five Stars
Facilities
Four Stars
Health
Five Stars
Safety
Three and Half Stars
Handling of separation
Five Stars

Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed: 1

Savvy Source survey: Yes

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General Approach to Learning

Checked Play-based with some structure

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School Philosophy and Mission


The Bright Horizons Family Solutions mission is to provide innovative programs that help children, families, and employers work together to be their very best. We are committed to providing the highe...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

9:00 a.m.- circle time with daily calendar, songs, stories etc.
9:30 a.m.- learning centers, special projects, snack
10:30 a.m. â?? outside time, enrichment programs
12:00 p.m. â?? lunch
1:00 ...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition

Ages From 3 years to
5 years
Days: 3 day(s) a week
7:30 am- 1:30 pm
Tuition: $744/Month

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Key Statistics

Extended day Yes
School year Year round program
Age cutoff for enrollment2 years

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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care


Annual Registration Fees - $100
Re-registration Fees - $75
Late Fees - $1/minute
Drop-In Rate (2 hr minimum) - $10
Late Payment Fees (Daily) - $5
Extra Hours (2 hr minimum) - $10
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Application Information

Applications accepted While child is in utero, upon birth, after a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school, after a face-to-face meeting at the school
Deadline for applicationsRolling
Application Information $100
Acceptance criteria: Mostly a first come basis, though some centers may have priority access for certain groups based on place of employment or siblings

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Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

  • Advent School
  • Boston University School

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