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Carlsbad, CA
Bright Horizons Family Center (Carlsbad)
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neighborhood: Carlsbad · Telephone: (760) 434-7143 · Website: www.brighthorizons.com/carlsbad
Contact Info
Bright Horizons Family Center (Carlsbad)
2634 El Camino Real
Carlsbad, CA
92008
www.brighthorizons.com/...
Tel:
(760) 434-7143
Fax:
(760) 720-7536
Director:
Tammy Wells
abccb@brighthorizons.com
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General Approach to Learning
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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
2 years
to 3 years |
| Days: | 2 day(s) a week 6:30 am- 6:15 pm |
| Tuition: | $475/Month |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| School year | Year round program |
| Student/teacher ratio | 12:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 months |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Class size varies upon age group. Younger children (in early 2's through 3) might have a ratio of 10/1 (students/teacher). Older groups might have a ratio of 12/1. Sometimes, 2 classes are merged t...
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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 applications | Rolling |
| 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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