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Children & Families Thrive Here

Explore Our Child Care Centers

Access My Employee Benefits

Learn About Careers

Provide Employer Benefits

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[H5] Build a Brighter Future with Us

[H4] View Center and School Careers at Bright Horizons!

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[H5] OUR SCIENCE-INFORMED APPROACH TO TEACHING & LEARNING

[H4] Discovery Driven Learning

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[H5] Experience Bright Horizons for yourself

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High-quality education and child care, trusted by parents and organizations around the world, made to fit the way people learn, live, and work today.

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Early Education & Preschool for Families

Infant Care

Toddler Care

Preschool

Kindergarten Prep

Kindergarten

Our Curriculum

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Family Solutions for Employers

On-Site Child Care

Back-Up Care

Elder Care

College Coach

Special Needs

Workforce Consulting

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EdAssist Solutions for Employers

Workforce Education

Student Loan Support

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Trusted by Clients

Resources for Employers

Industry Spotlight

[H3] Early Education & Preschool That's More than Daycare

Infant Care Toddler Care Preschool Kindergarten Prep Kindergarten Our Curriculum

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Designed by experts; facilitated by educators; created with working parents in mind. For more than 30 years, Bright Horizons® has helped children discover their individual talents and strengths and become confident learners for life. Because early education isn't what we do, it's who we are.

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“
I know my kids are not only safe, but happy and learning. I love that they have a structure that allows them to maintain some normalcy.
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– Robyn S.

[H3] Family Solutions for Employers

On-Site Child Care Back-Up Care Elder Care College Coach Special Needs Workforce Consulting

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Bright Horizons Family Solutions are behind the world’s most successful brands – employers who know that great performances start when employees are supported through all life stages. Learn about the benefits trusted by employers on best workplace lists around the world.

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[H3] EdAssist Solutions for Employers

Workforce Education Student Loan Support

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The best education programs are more than employee benefits – they’re programs that transform lives and organizations. Learn about EdAssist’s modern approach to talent and how it’s helping employers across the country build skilled workforces who are as invested in their own futures as they are in yours.

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[H3] Trusted by Companies in All Industries

Resources for Employers Industry Spotlight

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We partner with employers to provide exceptional early learning, family care solutions, and workforce education that transform lives and organizations.

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Back-up care has been an unexpected blessing, very much appreciated as it allows working parents to maintain their productivity. We transitioned seamlessly between school/daycare and back-up care on our breaks and unexpected losses of care experienced during the pandemic
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– a Bright Horizons Back-Up Care user

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[H3] Industry Expertise: Healthcare

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From Our Newsroom

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Bright Horizons Named to Boston Business Journal’s 2025 Best Places to Work

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Parents Face Tough Choices: Career Ambitions Versus Family Needs

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The Skills Imperative: Why Upskilling Is A Cornerstone Of Workforce Well-Being And Business Resilience

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[H2] A Career
That's More

Great benefits, a fun workplace, and the opportunity to grow: that’s what you get with a Bright Horizons career. From headquarters to home offices, from teaching to tech, from center director to contact center; from education advisor to enrollment counselor; come join a company recognized year after year by best workplace lists.

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[H4] Awards and honors

Read about our commitment to excellence.

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Touch

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Bright Horizons®
At a Glance

Who

What

Where

When

How

Why

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Who
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31,000-plus passionate employees worldwide on a mission to change lives

What We Do

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What
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The highest-quality education and care for every life and career stage

Where We're Located

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Where
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Across the United States and around the world

When We Started

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When
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We have been growing our expertise since 1986

How We Do It

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How
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We partner with the world’s most successful employers to give working families the support they need

Why Us

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Why
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Because we believe education and care can transform lives

Who We Are

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[H2] Culture & Inclusion

Bright Horizons is honored to be an employer of choice and a partner to over 1,450 leading employers.

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Our Story

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Bright Horizons: Our Ongoing Mission to Change the Way the World Works
In 1986, our founders saw that child care was an enormous obstacle for working parents. On-site centers became one way we responded to help employees – and organizations -- work better.
Today we offer child care, elder care, and help for education and careers -- tools used by more than 1,000 of the world’s top employers and that power many of the world's best brands

Leadership

Board of Directors

Thought Leaders

Elizabeth Boland

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Ryan Scott

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John Casagrande

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Mandy Berman

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Mary Lou Burke Afonso

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Priya Krishnan

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Ros Marshall

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Phil Barr

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Stephen Kramer

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David H. Lissy

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Jennifer Schulz

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Jordan Hitch

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Joshua Bekenstein

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Julie Atkinson

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Laurel J. Richie

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Lawrence M. Alleva

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Mary Ann Tocio

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Stephen H. Kramer

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Priya Krishnan

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Rachel Robertson

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Jennifer Vena

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Leadership

Board of Directors

Thought Leaders

[H4] Awards and honors

Read about our commitment to excellence.

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The Bright Horizons Foundation for Children

Bright Horizons was built on the belief that doing well is firmly intertwined with doing good.
The Bright Horizons Foundation for Children formalizes that mission, supporting employees as they make a difference in the communities where they live and work.

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Even More About Us

[H3] Locations

See where we are around the world.
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Earnings announcements and other information.
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Start your relationship with the Bright Horizons family.
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Cultivating strong partnerships
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More Than Daycare

[H2] The Bright Horizons Experience

For over 40 years, everything we’ve done, comes back to one thing — your child becoming their happiest and most confident self. Our science-informed learning framework, Discovery Driven Learning®, focuses on your child’s individual strengths. And our highly trained teachers meet your child where they are, nurture their full potential, and partner with you in their development and future success. Explore the Bright Horizons difference in a daycare center near you.

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Nothing but the best for your baby

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Turning wonder into "What's next?"

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Where curiosity leads to confidence

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Ready for school, ready for life

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Confidently exploring the world around them

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A wide array of engaging activities with convenient hours and locations.

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Health, Safety, and Wellness

The health and safety of your child, your family, and our staff is our top priority. We continue to monitor state and local public health guidelines, look to our medical expert, and use our considerable experience to guide our health and safety practices.

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[H3] Designed for Working Families

Joyful centers with convenient locations, and individualized programs and schedules that fit your needs — and your child’s.

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[H3] Inspired Teachers

Dedicated early childhood professionals fully engaged in teaching careers, who benefit from our award-winning training and ongoing support.

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[H3] The Best Early Learning Experience

A Discovery Driven Learning™ approach that inspires curiosity, encourages exploration, and prepares your child for kindergarten.

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Hear from our families

Parents talk all about their child care decision — why they enrolled, what they love about their experience, and more.

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Social-emotional skills

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World-class educators

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Incredible early education

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One of the many reasons Jeannie loves Bright Horizons: they’re helping her son form friendships and become a kind, caring person — a benefit that will last.

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Jay can tell his daughter has developed tremendously, and her teachers have been great partners in working with them, listening to them, and going the extra mile.

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[H3] Work-day convenience

For Kawther, child care close to work has been a game-changer. And for Sinan, it has made work-from-home much less challenging. “It’s a huge benefit for us.”

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[H3] Incredible early education

Hear why Cara is impressed with Bright Horizons — where fun is built into every activity. “Not only is he learning,” she says, “He’s learning to love to learn.”

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[H3] The right approach

Patrick thinks the learning-through-play philosophy is exactly right for his children. At pick-up, he says, “They don’t even want to leave!”

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[H3] A reliable parenting partner

With her own family “a world away,” Jossy says Bright Horizons was always more than a school. As a first-time mom, she learned so much from the teachers.

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Our team holds advanced degrees in the fields of early childhood education, human development, and learning. With a dedication to professional growth and development, we are passionate about cultivating inspired educators who unlock each child’s potential and prepare them for success in school and life.

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Our mobile app keeps you connected throughout your child’s day. Get photos, real-time updates on care, learning, and milestones, and stay up to date on important notifications.

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Frequently Asked Questions

[H3] How can I prepare for the first day of daycare at Bright Horizons?

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This depends on your child’s age, temperament, and level of maturity. General tips for preparing for the first day of child care include:
Developing a relationship with your child's teacher and keeping communication open
Labeling all items
Making sure your child has the essentials: bottles, extra clothes, diapers, blanket, and more
Talking about the first day with your child
Setting expectations for the new morning routine
Getting ahead of separation anxiety by creating a "goodbye" routine together

[H3] Which age groups can enroll in Bright Horizons childcare programs, and where can I find more information on each?

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Bright Horizons welcomes infants from six weeks, toddlers ages 1-3, preschoolers ages 3-4, pre‑K year for ages 4-5, and kindergarten for ages 5-6.
To learn more about the availability and curriculum for each of our programs, contact a childcare center near you!

[H3] What is the best way for families to find nearby Bright Horizons daycare centers and schedule a visit?

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Use our Center Finder to search by city or ZIP, view program offerings, and connect with a center team about tours and next steps. Start your search and get in touch with a daycare center near you today!

[H3] How is the Bright Horizons curriculum designed to support early learning across different age groups and classrooms?

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Our World at Their Fingertips® approach builds skills through hands‑on exploration, early literacy and language, math and STEM, creative expression, and social‑emotional learning. Experiences deepen as children move from infant discovery to toddler independence, then, into preschool readiness. To learn how the curriculum looks in classrooms near you, reach out to your local Bright Horizons center.

[H3] What is the daycare tuition at Bright Horizons, and how can families request pricing information?

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Tuition varies by location and is based on the program offered, a child’s age, and the schedule available. For current pricing and enrollment availability, families should contact their local Bright Horizons center, where a center director can provide details and guide them through next steps.

[H3] How does the Bright Horizons enrollment process work, and what should families know about registration, availability, and waitlists?

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Your local Bright Horizons center director will guide you through each step of enrollment—from registration to program options, availability, and start dates. They can also explain current openings and waitlist details, and will stay in touch with updates along the way. For helpful checklists, guides, and FAQs, visit our Enrollment Information and Resources page.

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Teachers build close relationships with children and shape experiences that feel personal and encouraging. In infancy, care is responsive and soothing to support early milestones. In toddler programs, choice, conversation, and small‑group moments grow independence and language. In preschool, daily literacy, math, STEM, and project work turn curiosity into confidence for the next step. Read about our curriculum for each stage to learn more about our individual learning approach!

[H3] What can families expect during a visit or tour of a Bright Horizons early learning center?

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A tour offers a warm look at daily life: families can step into classrooms, explore play areas and outdoor spaces, review schedules and routines, and see how the curriculum comes to life for each age group. There is time to share your child’s interests, ask about start timing and openings, and leave with next steps that feel clear. Begin your first steps today and use our Center Finder to book a tour of a daycare near you.

[H3] How do Bright Horizons daycare centers keep families connected through daily communication and classroom updates?

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The My Bright Day™ app helps families stay close to the day with photos, real‑time notes about care and learning, milestone updates, and important notifications that keep home and classroom in sync. Join your child on their Bright journey today and contact your local center.

[H3] What scheduling options, such as year‑round care, extended‑day hours, or flexible routines, are available at Bright Horizons daycare centers?

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Bright Horizons centers operate year‑round, and many offer flexible schedules that support family routines, including extended‑day or part‑day options where available, so children enjoy steady care, and parents have dependable coverage. Specific hours and openings are set locally. For scheduling details in your neighborhood, contact a nearby daycare with our Center Finder.

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Children learn in secure, well‑maintained classrooms that follow strong safety, security, and cleanliness practices and support healthy, active days. Many locations also align with NAEYC standards as part of their quality framework. For an overview of our approach, explore our Health & Safety information.

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Care benefits for every work-life challenge

Impactful solutions for a multi-generational workforce

Give employees the support they need at home to be their best selves at work. Partner with us to deliver impactful family care benefits across every age and life stage, strengthen your culture, and drive your business forward.

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[H3] A reliable, high-quality partner in care

A global network of owned and carefully selected providers allows us to directly deliver family care benefits when employees need them most.

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[H3] Unmatched expertise

Join a community of 1,450+ employers, including 220+ Fortune 500 organizations, who support working parents and caregivers with meaningful benefits. Learn from the best how to design programs that reflect your organization’s culture and maximize your budget.

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[H3] Convenient, customized care

With centralized access to care resources, 24/7 consultants, and personalized recommendations, we do the legwork of arranging care so that your employees don’t have to.

[H3] On-Site or Near-Site Child Care

An on-site child care center is an investment in the long-term sustainability of your business. Find out why companies that offer this benefit see 7x higher worker retention rates and 9x more loyal employees.

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[H3] Back-Up Care

Care gaps happen, but they don’t have to be costly. Our nationwide network of providers connects employees with the child, elder, or pet care they need – often instantly – reducing absenteeism and enhancing engagement.

Explore Back-Up Care

[H3] Elder Care

Employees don’t talk about it, but elder care is today’s hidden productivity challenge. Improve performance and support well-being for the millions of employees who become caregivers every year.

Explore Elder Care

[H3] Family Concierge

Personalized, expert guidance supports employees by coordinating the best care and education solutions for their unique needs. Save employees time and reduce stress with customized care plans and 1:1 support across solutions.

Explore Family Concierge

[H3] College Coach

College preparation and application processes are stressful and time-consuming, for students and parents alike. Give your working parents much-needed peace of mind with 1:1 support from college admissions experts.

Explore College Coach

[H3] Enhanced Family Supports

Provide exclusive access and discounts to selected programs, including child care, pet care, after school care, a caregiver search platform, new parent resources, and more. Extend care even further with personalized care planning through Family Concierge.

Explore Enhanced Family Supports

[H4] Care benefits in action

Discover how leading brands partner with Bright Horizons for strategic caregiving benefit solutions that build employee loyalty, drive retention, and transform workforces.

EXPLORE CASE STUDIES

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Use the guides below to help you evaluate and create family care benefit programs that support your employees and help you stand out as an employer of choice.

[H3] Guide to Back-Up Care & Beyond

Discover the key elements of family care and education benefits and how to evaluate providers.

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[H3] Guide to Building a Child Care Center

Learn how to build a one-of-a-kind care center for your organization.

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Little Ohana will offer convenient, quality, on-site child care. Together with Bright Horizons, we've opened doors large and small to unveil a safe and stimulating place that will bring Salesforce families joy, peace of mind, and the ability to focus on both their work and their little ones.
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President and Chief People Officer,

Salesforce

Our partnership with Bright Horizons has enabled us to provide our team with that peace-of-mind. Having a likeminded partner that is willing to be flexible and creative allows us to support all team members during challenging – and normal – times.
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Vice President, Total Rewards, and Chief Team Member Engagement Officer,

Wellstar

We could not have somebody who's supposed to be doing surgery at 6 o'clock in the morning worrying all night about what their back-up child care was going to be.
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Sr. Benefits Manager,

Weill Cornell Medical College

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Family care benefits have never been more important. See how Bright Horizons can support your team.
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Hear from our thought leaders and changemakers about their passion for the EdAssist mission.

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[H2] Empowering Your Employees to Grow Their Career

We design programs that give your employees easy access to the learning opportunities they need to expand their skills, excel at their jobs and open the door to more opportunities to grow. We’re the industry leader and trailblazer of education assistance programs and student loan solutions.

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[H3] The EdAssist difference:

352k+
active education program participants

First
employee education program provider to address the student loan debt burden

$1B+
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72
of the top 100 companies from the Fortune 1000 trust us

4.7M+
learners have access to this benefit annually

257 clients
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[H2] Opportunities That Change Lives

Papa John’s employees tell us why they took advantage of their Doughs & Degrees program and how it impacted their work and their lives for the better.

The New York Times

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A New Perk for Some Student Loan Borrowers: A 401(k) Match

EdAssist by Bright Horizons explains how the Secure 2.0 Act has made it possible for employers to count student loan payments toward 401K matching contributions.

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Forbes

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Why You Shouldn't Leave Boomers And Gen-X Out Of Your Upskilling Strategy

Diane Bartoli, SVP of EdAssist, shares the results of recent research showing that skill development is not just for younger generations of workers.

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Business Insider

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One chip company's newest tactic to attract workers: Help pay off their student loans

This article provides a look at GlobalFoundries' new student loan repayment program, powered by EdAssist, that sends monthly payments directly to employees' loan providers, helping them manage their student debt more effectively.

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Contact us today to learn how we can design a program to help you meet your unique business goals!

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