Bright Horizons Family Center (Carlsbad) - Carlsbad, CA

SummaryGeneral InfoSchool PhilosophyCurriculumQuality of TeachingHome School ConnectionDiscipline Health and SafetyAges, Schedule and Tuition Application and Admissions

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

Play-based
Check Mark Play-based with some structure
Predominantly teacher-led instruction
Montessori
Waldorf
Co-op
Reggio-Emilia
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Parent Ratings

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. Four Stars
Quality of teaching Three and Half Stars
Development of social skills and work habits Four Stars
Home-school connection Four Stars
Discipline Four Stars
Facilities Four Stars
Health Five Stars
Safety Four And Half Stars
Handling of separation Three Stars
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Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  3

Savvy Source survey: Yes

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. – outside time, enrichment programs
12:00 p.m. – lunch
1:00 ...
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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
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Key Statistics

Student/teacher ratio 12:1
Age cutoff for enrollment 2 months
Extended day Yes

School year

Year round program

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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes


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... More >

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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Additional Application Information

Application fee: $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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