Summary

Contact Info

Bright Horizons - Old West Church
131 Cambridge Street
Boston , MA 02114
www.brighthorizons.com

Tel: (617) 227-6482

Director: Cate Pethingell

General Approach to Learning

Play-based

Play-based with some structure

Predominantly teacher-led instruction

Montessori

Waldorf

Co-op

Reggio-Emilia

Application Information

Applications accepted

Upon birth

Wait list

Yes

Deadline for applications

Rolling

Key Statistics

Age cutoff for enrollment

3 months

School year

Year round program

Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

Boston Public Schools, The Learning Project

Parent Ratings

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

Discipline

Facilities

Health

Safety

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed: 3

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school

Dropoff Procedure

- Parents walk their child into the classroom

- 7:30 AM is the earliest time a parent can drop off a child

Features of the Preschool

Provide a third year

No

Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program

No

Affiliated with a religious institution

No

Some experience serving children with special needs

Yes

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (5.0)

Building, bathrooms, hallway

Classroom equipment and furniture

Facilities Include:

Classrooms (with bathroom attached)

Classrooms (with kitchenette attached)

Music room

Art room

Library

Playground

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

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 highest quality child care, early education, and work/life solutions in the world.

Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

General Approach to Learning

Play-based

Play-based with some structure

Predominantly teacher-led instruction

Montessori

Waldorf

Co-op

Reggio-Emilia

Curriculum and Teaching Approach


Language					YES
Oral language	-	-	-	-	n/a
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs	-	-	-	-	n/a
Storybook reading	-	-	-	-	n/a
Emerging literacy skills	-	-	-	-	n/a

Cognitive Development					n/a
Math and number sense	-	-	-	-	YES
Time & space	-	-	-	-	YES
Sci. reasoning/physical world	-	-	-	-	YES
Music	-	-	-	-	YES

Visual arts	-	-	-	-	YES
Physical activity	-	-	-	-	YES

Other subjects taught					n/a

Quality of Teaching

Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.

Home School Connection

Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (5.0)
Parents' Opinions
Parents at this school, on average, believe that conflicts between children: are handled extraordinarily well in a way that not only gives me confidence in the safety of my child but also reassures me that my child (and his/her peers) are learning the early skills needed to socialize effectively with one another

Health

OVERALL RATING (5.0)

Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable

Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided

Food Allergies

- We ask parents to provide child-safe snacks for their allergic child

Medications

- We call parents when the child needs medication

Safety

OVERALL RATING (5.0)

Screen and identify all visitors

Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages	Class Size	Days	Tuition
From 1 years 3 months to 2 years 9 months			$1841/Month
From 1 years 3 months to 2 years 9 months			$1737/Year

Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes

Options for infants and older toddler are also available - rates vary for part time as well.

Calendar Year

School Year

Year round program

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: Upon birth

There is a wait list for upcoming school year.

Parent visits tours are: Mandatory (after application is complete)

Child interview process: Possible, at school's discretion and takes the form of director-child

Parent interview process: Director-parent

Deadline for applications: Rolling

Application fee: $100

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: First-come basis

Notification occurs: Rolling

Financial aid is not available.

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 3 months to enroll.

Child does not need to be potty trained to enroll.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

Boston Public Schools, The Learning Project