Bright Horizons Children's Center at University Park
Preschool in Cambridge, MA 02139
Bright Horizons at University Park is a child care center and preschool conveniently located on Franklin Street in Cambridge. We are close in proximity to the Central Square station on the Red Line. Our families come from the surrounding communities of Cambridge, Arlington and Somerville.
Our center is newly renovated from top to bottom including a new Art Studio, offering art enrichment classes and infant/ toddler flex room.
Our state-of-the-art facility, comprehensive curriculum, low teacher-to-child ratios, small group sizes, active parent involvement, and experienced professional staff provides children and families an exceptional learning experience.
We encourage dialogue with you about your child through daily communication, documentation of learning, parent partnership group, family events, parent conferences, and on-line child assessments and portfolios.
Contact us to schedule your personal center visit. In the meantime, we invite you to explore our website.
- Child Ages:
- 3 weeks - 5 years
- Rates:
- $$$
- Licenses & Accreditations:
- Massachusetts Department of Early Education & Care - NAEYC Accredited
- Vouchers:
- This provider accepts vouchers
- Special Needs:
- Asthma/Allergies, Behavioral, Emotional/Social, Special Diet, Speech/Language
- Preschool:
- Yes
- Hours of Operation:
- Monday-Friday 7:00 AM-6:00 PM
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The Bright Horizons curriculum is based on the key principle that children learn best through active, hands-on exploration. With caring, well-trained, and experienced teachers as guides, our curriculum encourages discovery within a stimulating environment that can nurture each childs curiosity, potential, and growth.
At Bright Horizons, we regard “How smart is this child?” as less important than “How is THIS child smart?” As such, our teachers are mentors who plan and adapt intentional learning experiences for children based on a specific group of students and their individual child development needs.
The World at Their Fingertips is our unique early education curriculum created to foster individual development at every age and stage. Its objectives are based on attaining developmental achievements in all areas: social-emotional, physical, language, and cognitive/intellectual. Recognizing that no two children develop at the same pace, our curriculum provides a framework for highly individualized and flexible learning experiences. Curriculum-based activities, projects, and learning centers keep children engaged while they build important skills to grow.
The World at Their Fingertips offers learning experiences through the following key components:
Language Works creates a language rich environment to cultivate a lifelong love of reading and integrates activities for listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Math Counts gives children mathematical experiences with one-to-one correspondence, counting, sorting, patterning, and problem solving to establish a solid foundation in mathematical reasoning. Science Rocks stimulates childrens sense of wonder by encouraging them to question, experiment, observe, record, describe, and form conclusions. Our World acknowledges and values the rich cultural heritage of families and provides a wide range of experiences for children to learn respect for our world, its diverse people, and the environment. ArtSmart helps children develop an interest and appreciation of art, music, theater, and dance, encouraging them to uncover their talents and express themselves artistically. Well Aware fosters positive attitudes toward healthy living, physical activity, and nutrition through appropriate experiences that incorporate healthful habits into daily routines.
