Bright Horizons at Waltham

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About

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At Bright Horizons, our Discovery Driven Learning® approach makes early learning an adventure. Visit us to find out how we nurture your child’s natural curiosity, focus on what interests them most, encourage learning through play, and help them get ready for school success. Bright Horizons child care centers, preschools and schools include a premier early education curriculum and knowledgeable educators and teachers who meet the needs of children at every age and stage. At Bright Horizons, you’ll find infant or toddler care, preschool and pre K programs, kindergarten, elementary schools, and Montessori schools. We also understand the many needs of working parents.

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Bright Horizons at Waltham
176 Second Avenue, Waltham, MA
02451, United States

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    Minah Kim
    Oct 11, 2025
    5.0
    The whole infant team is absolutely fantastic! The teachers were so caring and kind, and I always felt completely at ease leaving my baby with them each day. We’re really sad he couldn’t stay longer due to our relocation, but I’m so grateful to all the staff for making his time there so happy and meaningful
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    Anne M
    Feb 2, 2021
    5.0
    I really could not be happier with this childcare program. Both of my girls have been attending since they were infants, and I have been so happy with every teacher that they have had… It is clear that the teachers love children and are committed to creating a learning environment that encourages kindness, creativity and safety. I think that the director of the program, Daniela, is truly remarkable- she is easy to reach if I have any questions, and clearly knows each child well. The center has navigated COVID beautifully. I could go on...
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    Team Dillon
    Jan 27, 2021
    5.0
    Our son has been with the Bright Horizon family for 2+ years, having started with the infant class and now graduating from toddler into preschool. What makes the Waltham center special are its people. Daniela leads an amazing team, everyone is professional, warm and they genuinely care about education and early development. Our son walks in the front door full of smiles and leaves even happier. I should also mention that we felt very comfortable returning after the Covid closure and appreciated the communication and flexibility throughout. We are incredibly grateful for the experience our son has been afforded at BH Waltham and would definitely recommend it to other parents. Thank you
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    Cathy Gustus
    Jan 7, 2021
    5.0
    My family has been with Bright Horizons in Waltham for 3 yrs and couldn’t be happier. Both our children started in the infants program at ~3mo.; our older son has also gone through the Toddler program, and is now in Preschool. When looking for “the right” childcare prior to our first son being born we decided to go with a center vs. nanny as we wanted our children to have a structured curriculum of fun learning and socialization with other children. It was also very important to us that not only the teachers be caring and great with the children, but also the administration. This couldn’t be more true of Bright Horizons in Waltham! Everyone who works there is truly amazing and The Director is not only super responsive to any parent needs, but very much involved in the classrooms and knowing all the children. This is not something you see at many centers, despite what they might say during your tour, and it’s part of what makes this place so special. When the center re-opened during Covid, we like many debated what would be best for our children, our younger son having been born just a few months prior, and decided to return/enroll our infant. The communication on health and safety protocols, measures put in place to keep the children safe (staff wear masks, daily temp checks, regular sanitizing etc.) and parent partnership calls/weekly newsletters makes us feel our children are safe and able to enjoy some sense of normalcy in a very not normal time. Hearing the laughter coming from our children at pick up and our older son telling us all the fun he had with his friends playing, doing art, going on the playground... it is just so wonderful and reaffirms that we made the right decision. We can’t thank everyone at Bright Horizons enough for all the above and beyond care. Our kids are having so much fun and we are thrilled with their development. THANK YOU!!!
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    Shubhika Verma
    Dec 14, 2020
    5.0
    Our son has been attending the Bright Horizons at Waltham location since he was 7 months old. He started in the infant room, is now in the pre-school classroom. I cannot say enough how great this center has been in terms of the care provided. The entire staff is dedicated in taking good care and providing a nurturing environment for the children. The teachers and the staff take care of the children as their own family. As first time parents, we always looked to them for advice and were always happy with the help we received. The curriculum is also so well rounded. They have the best plans for kids all ages to teach new things and have fun at the same time. In this crazy covid era, one of the most challenging decisions as working parents for us was to send our son back to the center, but seeing all the safety protocols put in place. we felt encouraged to send him back. Working at home full time with a toddler was not easy. But once he was back at school, we what an amazing job the staff was doing to keep the kids safe, that it put us at ease. Not only that, their open communication about any Covid related updates, just shows their transparency and honesty. Not only do they have protocols in place for safety of the kids, they teach the kids the right things to do which is beyond amazing. Our son is also so much happier going back and being in the company of his friends. The amount of respect and appreciation I have for all the teachers and the staff of this center, cannot truly be expressed in words. I say this all the time, and I will say this again- the only reason I can do my job, is because I am mentally at peace that my child is safe and happy. He is thriving there and learning new things everyday! So, thank you again all the staff for taking such good care and giving us peace of mind.

Frequently Asked Questions About Bright Horizons at Waltham

What educational programs does Bright Horizons at Waltham offer?

Bright Horizons at Waltham offers infant and toddler care, preschool and pre-K programs, kindergarten, elementary schools, and Montessori schools.

What is the approach to learning at Bright Horizons at Waltham?

Bright Horizons uses the Discovery Driven Learning® approach, focusing on nurturing children's natural curiosity and learning through play to prepare them for school success.