Bright Horizons Benefits

What It Is

Rely on Bright Horizons Back-Up Care™ if school’s out, your sitter is sick, or your caregiver is unavailable. We’ll arrange high-quality care for you so you’ll have peace of mind, and your loved ones will get the care they need.  Bright Horizons offers center-based care for children and in-home care for both children and adult/elders.

How To Use It

Step 1: Click “Register & Reserve Care” button

Step 2: Request care online or via the mobile app 24/7/365.

Register today before you have an urgent need!

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

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

Get personalized help from a local nanny agency with recruiting, vetting, and selecting a nanny that will match your family’s specific needs. Choose from a caregiver-focused placement or a nanny who is also trained as a learning coach to assist with remote schoolwork. Take advantage of $300 savings on the placement fee and a 10% discount on the hourly rates for a nanny you select.

What It Is

Get discounted access to the largest live learning platform in the United States. Varsity Tutors can support all of your family’s virtual learning needs and academic goals. With 3,000+ subjects and 40,000 tutors, thousands of live enrichment & extracurricular classes, and more, all of your family's learning needs are covered. Form virtual Learning Pods, get instant tutoring on-demand homework help, and access other tools that make virtual learning a breeze. 

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 tutors offering a variety of online and in-person options with exclusive discounts for Bright Horizons families. Delivered by Revolution Prep, a trusted name that helps students succeed by boosting academic performance and reducing family stress.

What It Is

If you plan to set up a small group learning environment with a few other families, finding the right educator is the most important step. You need someone who will engage each child, accommodate their learning styles, and meet your budget and schedule. Find that person with the help of Sittercity. Log in to your free account, post a job, and get one step closer to a successful school year.

What It Is

If you are one of the many parents trying to provide more at-home learning for your 3-7 year old, then this app may be a game-changer. Designed by early childhood educators, MarcoPolo Learning teaches STEAM and literacy through hundreds of games and video lessons purposefully made for young minds. Sign up and take advantage of a monthly or annual discount through your Bright Horizons benefit.

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

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.