Bright Horizons at Bedford

It’s hard to put into words how much we love Bright Horizons. Finding this center has truly been life-changing for our family. Our oldest has attended Bright Horizons for three years, and the growth we’ve seen from infant through toddler and now Pre-K has been incredible. Each transition to a new classroom is bittersweet because we grow so attached to the teachers, yet we always end up falling in love with the next group just as much. I drop my daughter off each day knowing she is not only safe, but genuinely loved and supported as she grows emotionally, physically, and intellectually. My oldest has us “play daycare” at home and she pretends to be a teacher. We love hearing her interpretation of her teachers. If we are struggling with something at home and don’t know how to best manage the situation, we’ll sometimes ask the teachers or take ideas from her "play daycare" because their approaches are effective and in line with our parenting style. The sense of community is also really special. The teachers foster an environment where children are guided through conflict with care and empathy, often emerging as close friends. There’s a shared feeling of gratitude among families here. I’ve never heard a negative word from another parent. Many families who came from other daycares consistently remark on how much better their experience has been here. The consistent updates are another highlight; the app and reports allow us to stay connected with our child while at daycare, and make it easy to talk with about what they're learning and experiencing.The administration is thoughtful, supportive, and truly invested in the children and families they serve. Our youngest will be starting in April, and receiving his acceptance letter filled us with excitement rather than nerves. Instead of worrying about being apart, my husband and I found ourselves excited about the love, learning, and friendships waiting for him.