Family and Education Benefits

What It Is

Your safety net for when disruptions to your regular care arrangements happen and you need to get to work. We will arrange temporary care for you, quickly and conveniently, at one of our high-quality child care centers or find a screened and credentialed caregiver to come to you, where and when you need one.

The affordable, dependable solution for those urgent, high-stress situations when you need temporary care and don’t have time to arrange it yourself: school is cancelled, your nanny isn’t available, a parent or spouse just had surgery, or your loved one’s regular caregiver is unavailable.

How To Use It

Step 1: Click “Register & Reserve Care” button (you will need your employer’s Bright Horizons® username and password)

Step 2: Request care online or call 877-BH-Cares (877-242-2737) to speak with a live consultant 24/7/365.

Register today before you have an urgent need!

What It Is

Understand, advocate for, and support your child from birth to young adulthood with personalized guidance and resources.

Does your child have difficulty focusing in school? Is she lagging behind developmentally or struggling with social skills? Does he have ADHD, Autism, learning disabilities, or undiagnosed difficulties? Get free access to an online platform, a live webinar series, and additional resources to help your child overcome educational and developmental hurdles.

How To Use It

Step 1: Click "Access Special Needs Support"

Step 2: Complete your registration profile and sign up for webinars.

What It Is

With the health and safety of your family being our top priority, you can have peace of mind knowing we have COVID-19 Health and Safety Protocols in place. 

Bright Horizons has developed stringent COVID-19 health and safety protocols for all Bright Horizons centers, and we regularly share these as best practices with other provider centers in our back-up care network.

Additionally, our in-home care network includes high-quality, reliable caregivers who meet stringent credentialing requirements, pass extensive background checks, and are trained in CPR/First Aid. Bright Horizons expects our in-home care agencies to comply with our current COVID-19 policy and our Health Check and Illness policies to caregivers, which are outlined here. 

Watch to learn more about our center practices. 

Watch to learn more about our in-home provider practices.

 

What It Is

Elder care demands can be difficult to predict and even harder to manage. Bright Horizons Elder Care helps you navigate this stressful journey, with personalized support from a Care Coach and access to a web-based care planning and communication tool.

 

Your Care Coach can connect you to resources and specialized providers at every caregiving stage, including no-cost on-site assessments and elder law and financial consultations.

How To Use It

Step 1: Access your care planning platform by clicking “Manage Your Elder Care Plan”

Step 2: Contact your Care Coach through the platform or by calling 833-BH-Elder (833-243-5337)

What It Is

Get personalized help from a local nanny agency with recruiting, vetting, and selecting a nanny that will match your family’s specific needs. Work with an experienced team at a local Jovie location. Take advantage of $300 or 30% off placement fees for a nanny you select.

What It Is

Gain an advantage in your search for child care. Jump ahead on the waiting list at select highly desirable Bright Horizons child care centers nationwide with preferred enrollment access…and take advantage of exclusive tuition discounts (up to 10%) at participating high-quality centers across the country.

What It Is

Let Bright Horizons® connect you with additional resources to help locate ongoing care and support for your entire family.

Need help for date night, weekend, or after school? Your benefits include free access to Sittercity's comprehensive database of sitters, nannies and housekeepers.

What It Is

Supports available to you include an online needs assessment, information on selecting between elder care choices – including specialized facilities for memory/hospice care and independent/assisted-living communities – a search tool for finding and evaluating care providers. Visit Years Ahead and Sittercity to access your free membership to online tools for finding in-home companions or facility-based care.

What It Is

Finding a trustworthy pet sitter can be a challenge. That's why your employer provides an easy solution: free access to Sittercity. The most comprehensive online network of pet sitters, Sittercity lets you search at your convenience for dog walkers, groomers, trainers, and more, whether for drop-in visits or extended stays. Search listings or post online to find experienced pet caregivers in your area with the skills you need.

What It Is

When it comes to academic success, the right study habits can make a world of difference. Gain easy access to high-quality tutoring and test prep providers offering a variety of online and in-person options with exclusive discounts for Bright Horizons families. Delivered by trusted professionals, our broad range of offerings helps students succeed by boosting academic performance and reducing family stress.

What It Is

Welcome to Bright Horizons World at Home. We know that children thrive with routine, especially when there are big changes around them. This website has been designed to bring the comforting rhythms of our Bright Horizons® child care centers right into your home, with guided learning opportunities that follow a similar schedule to that of our classrooms. There’s a lot here to digest and the intent is for you to use what works for you. Think about all the things you need to accomplish while you’re at home, and add in as much activity as you feel supports your child and your own needs. It’s our way of supporting your child’s learning, even while you are safely at home. You can also check out upcoming Family Matters webinars. These live, expert-led events cover a variety of family topics -- from parenting to work/life integration and more.

What It Is

Get valuable information and resources on a variety of important topics, including: parenting, education, caring for adult and elder relatives, and effectively integrating your family, career, and personal life. You can also search by topic, content type and age & stage to find exactly the right content for you.