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Bright Horizons Children's Center

185 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 021114.7· 13 reviews
licensed capacity
52
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
1989

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About Bright Horizons Children's Center

Bright Horizons Children's Center is a licensed child care center in Boston, Massachusetts. The state has licensed it since September 22, 1989, for up to 52 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care.

Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.

InfantsSummer campAccepts child care subsidyNAEYC accredited

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: 1 month - 6 years
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
52 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Mon-Fri 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 1 month - 6 years
ProgramsInfant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
CurriculumDiscovery Driven Learning
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Parent updatesParent app (My Bright Day™)
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
Licensed capacity52 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Bright Horizons Children's Center has not listed its tuition.

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition.

State record

Inspection reports for Bright Horizons Children's Center

Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Center-based Care license
Capacity
52 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
1989
License number
#P-170342
See the state's record

Inspections

Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

Massachusetts publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.

Copied from Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care on October 2, 2026. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Bright Horizons Children's Center

Is Bright Horizons Children's Center licensed?

Yes. Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 22, 1989.

Does Bright Horizons Children's Center have inspection violations?

Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

How many children can Bright Horizons Children's Center care for?

52, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Bright Horizons Children's Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Bright Horizons Children's Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bright Horizons Children's Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (617) 636-9504 to ask.

What is Bright Horizons Children's Center's phone number?

(617) 636-9504.

Where is Bright Horizons Children's Center?

185 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02111. The nearest other daycare we list is Buds and Blossoms Early Education and Care Center, under 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (license).