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Boston, MA
Bright Horizons - Harborview

Four Stars

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents.

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neighborhood: Financial District ·  Telephone: (617) 428-2022  · Website: www.brighthorizons.com

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Bright Horizons - Harborview
1 Courthouse Way
Boston, MA  02110

www.brighthorizons.com

Tel: (617) 428-2022
Fax: (617) 428-2020

Director: Melissa Buckley

Source: This information was provided by parents This information was compiled by Savvy Source

Parents: Rate This Preschool Parent Ratings

Quality of teaching
Three and Half Stars
Development of social skills and work habits
Three and Half Stars
Home-school connection
Two and Half Star
Discipline
Three and Half Stars
Facilities
Five Stars
Health
Three Stars
Safety
Four And Half Stars

Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed: 3

Savvy Source survey: Yes

Source: This information was provided by parents

General Approach to Learning

Checked Play-based with some structure

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School Philosophy and Mission


The Bright Horizons Family Solutions mission is to provide innovative programs that help children, families, and employers work together to be their very best. We are committed to providing the highe...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

9:00 a.m.- circle time with daily calendar, songs, stories etc.
9:30 a.m.- learning centers, special projects, snack
10:30 a.m. â?? outside time, enrichment programs
12:00 p.m. â?? lunch
1:00 ...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition

Ages From 2 years 9 months to
6 years
Days: 5 day(s) a week
7:30 am- 5:30 pm
Tuition: $1,085/Month

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Key Statistics

Extended day Yes
School year Year round program
Total enrollment 69
Student/teacher ratio18:2
Age cutoff for enrollment3 months

Source: This information was compiled by Savvy Source


Notes on Schedule and Extended Care


There are part time and extended day options available.
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Application Information

Applications accepted While child is in utero, upon birth, after a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school, after a face-to-face meeting at the school
Deadline for applicationsRolling
Application Information $100
Acceptance criteria: Mostly a first come basis, though some centers may have priority access for certain groups based on place of employment or siblings

source: Savvy Source


Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

  • Boston Public Schools:
  • Wayland
  • Milton
  • Winchester
  • Catholic Schools in West Roxbury

Source: Savvy Source

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