Bright Horizons at Apex

Reviews

• AW

  Alex Wood

  Aug 21, 2024
  5.0
  My son has been at Bright Horizons for since age 3 and I have only complimentary things to say about the school. The facility itself has a really cozy feel to it. The playgrounds are shaded by large trees, the walls are covered with photos of the kids or artwork they've made, and there's a lovely courtyard entrance that makes it feel like you're walking into a home when you arrive. However, it's really the staff that makes the biggest difference. The administration really goes the extra mile to bring the school to life. They've schedule special events for Father's Day and Mother's Day, parties for various holidays, and contests like a scavenger hunt week where every day a stuffed animal is hidden in a different place and the kids have to find it. The teachers are extremely dedicated and patient with the children. The classrooms are bright and divided into different play centers for the kids: a section for costumes, a section for building with blocks and the like, a cozy corner for reading or taking a break, etc. Every week the curriculum is posted and there's a phone app where they post daily photos of what the children is doing. For younger kids, the app also shows feedings and diaper changes so you know how things are going. It's such a delight to see photos of your little one learning and growing. Much better than the standard "I dunno" that I get when I ask my son what he did that day. :) I am a huge fan of this place, and I know that it will definitely feel bittersweet when my son is ready to move on to kindergarten.
• IJ

  I Love Jellyfish

  Dec 4, 2021
  4.0
  Wow, after searching this place up it has changed a lot. I remember my parents used to bring me to this preschool and it was a great experience. The staff were really nice, understanding and compassionate. They would never give up on the kids and they were amazing. Another thing was that the food was ON POINT! it was absolutely delicious the meal options were very diverse each day. And they include breakfast as well :)) (Also if your child cannot eat something or has allergies they write it down on a chart near the cafe that list the your Childs allergens or things that cannot be consumed) Another thing is that the playtime was very flexible and we got to learn new things each day depending on the activity AND THEY ALSO HAD YOGA!! and on each Tuesday there would be a guest who would create music and was very inclusive and fun. And at the end of the day was kind of like nap-time/afternoon snack and dismissal. They would also have all the kids nap until their guardian would come and pick them up. They would also give an overlook on how the child did and how they improved and behavioral notes. But something was a con was when they had feild-trips I wasn't able to go to a lot of them because you couldn't go with the daycare your parents or other chaperones had to take you. This was inconvenient for some kids as their parents were not able to take them BUT it was completely fine because they daycare would take care of your child until you come and pick them up. But overall, I definitely recommend this daycare/preschool for your children(s) :))
• AB

  Ashley Bryant

  Aug 28, 2017
  1.0
  This Bright horizons puts on a lovely facade for parents, but cares absolutely nothing about the children or the staff. They constantly leave teachers out of ratio, blatantly tell teachers to lie to parents about how their kids get hurt, lies to parents about things that happen in the center, etc. The morale has completely declined. The teachers hate working there & are quitting by the dozen. Parents have told me personally that they chose to leave this center because of admin staff & the concern with teachers leaving. It's sad because this used to be a great center. A teacher was transferred to another center for allegedly verbally abusing children (the state was involved and this is public record) & another teacher is currently on leave after being accused of physically hitting a child, but will probably return because "there isn't enough evidence". Several parents were against Lauren Symonds becoming director & did everything they could to prevent it but it wasn't enough. Now she's barely on site & when she is, you can almost count on her boyfriend hanging around the center with her. The entire administrative staff are liars & manipulators & the regional director Lori Little isn't any better. Her only concern is protecting the reputation of the center, not the children or the staff. I'd think twice before bringing my child here, despite how pleasant this center seems when initially touring.
• CM

  Colin McNaughton

  Jul 12, 2017
  5.0
  We transitioned our girl from Bright Horizons in Raleigh and the switch was seamless. We really love this location. Great staff, engaging curriculum, good menu and facilities always seem to be updating. Making the drive from Holly Springs to Apex was absolutely worth it.

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