Call us at 833-986-2833 to enroll your child in our infant – kindergarten prep programs. With our enhanced COVID-19 health & safety protocols in place, our center is open and ready to support working families.
We're rounding up 8 children's books celebrating Hispanic and Latino authors and characters. #HispanicHeritageMonth https://bddy.me/2SpMxDc
Each month we recognize and celebrate a teacher who exemplifies our HEART principals here at Bright Horizons. The HEART principals are Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork. These are core tenets to what it means to be a Bright Horizons educator
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For the month of October we are celebrating Miss Mckayla! Miss Mckayla is a new addition to our center, but has embraced the HEART principals and inspires us every day with her resilience, respect, honesty. Miss Mckayla can be found in our Preschool pod, and in Preschool 1. She has jumped into the role and formed incredible relationships with the friends in that class and embraced the team here at BH@Portland. We want to show our support and appreciation for Miss Mckayla and have awarded her the key to success for October. Please join me in celebrating her on this achievement.
Happy #InternationalPodcastDay! Be sure to subscribe to the Teach.Play.Love. podcast with Rachel Robertson as she discusses strategies for approaching this unusual school year.
Apple: https://bddy.me/34bmgOG
Spotify: https://bddy.me/2HO4kCh
Stitcher: https://bddy.me/30Dc28T
Each month one of our halls is transformed into a space where we can celebrate each other. In this area all anniversaries, birthdays, and the recipients of our weekly Key to Success is posted. There is the chance for us to celebrate each other in the center by writing notes, and signing cards. Usually this is also a place where families can celebrate with us and add their own words. Due to our enhanced protocols this celebration has moved to our Facebook page. Please join us here celebrating the incredible educators who make this center what it is!
The last day of the month its taken down to prepare for the next months celebrations. Thank you for joining us in celebrating these events throughout the month. See you all in October!
Check out this at-home activity burst from BOKS that is perfect for the weekend! 🐸 https://bddy.me/3i2Uo41
Take note of this at-home music activity burst, brought to you by our friends at BOKS 🎶 https://bddy.me/30KdE0v
Due to our enhanced protocols families may not be able to come into our center, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still share our high quality learning spaces with you!
This video is the second in a series of classroom tours. We welcome you inside of our classrooms and programs to see where the learning happens! Even with these enhanced protocols our classrooms are held to our high BH standards, NAEYC (National Association of Young Children) Standards, and of course our licensing standards.
Our next look is at our Preschool Program.
The teachers in our Preschool Pod, that include preschool 1 and 2, are Miss Mela and Mckayla in Preschool 1 and Miss Kayla in Preschool 2. In the tour below we see Miss Kayla’s preschool 2 classroom. She did an amazing job covering the different areas of the classroom and their purpose.
Happy #WorldTeachersDay! Thank you for making a difference in so many lives – today and every day.
What's the difference between solitary, parallel, and cooperative play? Bright Horizons VP of Learning & Development Rachel Robertson is breaking it down. Check out the full webinar with LEGO Education: https://bddy.me/31jhmOR
In each of our classrooms we have documentation boards where teachers create a display of students work and some learning outcomes for our activities.
Kindergarten Prep is our oldest group of students, with a focus on STEM, Handwriting without tears, social-emotional, and Everyday Math. We wanted to highlight a week we spent on creating kites, and focusing on creating an environment of kindness.
In search of some family-friendly activities this fall that are both fun and educational? Look no further than these 6 indoor and outdoor ideas!
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6 Fun Fall Activities for Families | The Family Room - Bright Horizons
Fun is just a hop, skip, and a freeze away! Get moving with Mr. Nate in this activity brought to you by our friends at BOKS! Watch the full video here: https://bh.social/3mknjTS
Our fall Growing Readers picks are in! From outer space to childhood friendships to even the history of Monopoly – we're sharing books and reading activities for every age and stage.
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Growing Readers | Bright Horizons®
Join us this week 10/20-10/23 for our walkthrough curriculum night from 7:30-10 and 3-5:30!
Each day (weather permitting) outside of our center will be a collection of displays created by the different programs to highlight the curriculum and learning taking place. Please feel free to explore while you wait!
At the end of the week I will post all the displays here on Facebook in case you miss them.
Please continue to respect social distancing while enjoying. We cant wait to see you there.
Join us today at BH@Portland for our Pajama Day today! We can't wait to see all the wonderful PJs our friends are wearing today. Please join us in celebrating!
How can you talk to your children about the upcoming election?
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How to Talk to Kids About the Election | The Family Room
The only thing more beautiful then an Maine fall day, is a Maine fall day at Bright Horizons.
The incredible view of our outdoor classroom.
Thank you everyone who stopped to take a look at last weeks outdoor Curriculum Night. Due to all that rain we had last week you may have missed all the incredible work our teacher did highlighting the amazing curriculum at our center. If you did miss it have no fear here are all the displays!
At BH@Portland, we enjoy coming together for celebrations. Through these events, we build relationships, grow our communities, recognize milestones, and create shared memories. And, we know these types of experiences are sorely missed right now.
At this time of year, many begin thinking of fall holidays like Halloween. This year we will not be hosting any Halloween celebrations. This decision was made considering our unwavering commitments to health and safety; creating inclusive communities; and providing developmentally appropriate experiences in our classrooms.
Instead of traditional Halloween festivities, at our center we plan to celebrate the season with a pajama day! Please join us and dress in your favorite pajamas as we celebrate together. We look forward to seeing you on the 30th in those cozy PJs!
Happy Election Day everyone! Here at BH@Portland we live by our HEART principals inside and out.
One of those principals are RESPECT. In our preschool classrooms this means everyone’s ideas and feelings matter.
Another is TEAMWORK We are all capable thinkers. We appreciate what makes us unique and different. We cheer each other on and celebrate our success.
In our Preschool 2 classroom our friends are living by those principals by learning about their duty of voting! We may not have been voting for president, but that doesn't mean its not important to practice. Voting is an empowering way to make our voices heard.
How can you make the upcoming holidays special, if you can't physically be with your loved ones?
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Celebrating the Holidays During the Pandemic | The Family Room
Thank you to all those who have served – and to the families that have sacrificed alongside them. #VeteransDay
Bright Horizons at Portland updated their website address.
Keep the stress and anxiety at bay for the entire family with these 5 ideas and activities.
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How to Cope with Stress: Stress Relief Strategies for the Whole Family
The name of the game is...Ocean Burst! Can you guess what movements we're going to do? Follow along with Mr. Nate as he takes us through the latest BOKS burst! https://bh.social/3lNqJ1y
Having discussions with your children around race and equality is so important, but it can be intimidating. Here are some ways to start the conversation naturally.
For more on raising anti-racist kids, access our on-demand webinar: https://bh.social/2IHHBIz
How can you instill gratitude in your child today and every day? This fun, easy activity will help kids express appreciation for others. #HappyThanksgiving https://bh.social/3laDO3G
In honor of Native American Heritage Month we have added a variety of materials to help us become more aware of the cultures and history of the first peoples on this nations.
In Preschool 2 students read a variety of stories, use Mohawk letter blocks to see some of the variety of different letters and marks, and used materials to participate in basket weaving and other developmentally appropriate activities to help us become more aware of the diversity of our world.
Engaging and helping our students understand the diversity of cultures and peoples early on leads to a greater understanding of the larger world we are apart of.
We celebrate these cultures and peoples all year round as a core part of our Towards a Better World curriculum.
Holidays and celebrations can be catalysts for learning and celebrating diversity. Access our on-demand workshop to find out how: https://bh.social/2J0m4Li
How can you raise generous and gracious children? We're sharing 8 ways to teach kids gratitude on #GivingTuesday – and every day!
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Lessons in Gratitude for Kids
We wan to give a large congratulations to Miss Kayla who graduated earlier this fall from Ashford University with honors and received an associates in Early Education.
Miss Kayla participated in the Horizons Teacher degree program that offers education opportunities at no cost to the teacher. Miss Kayla works incredibly hard each day at the center and showed that same dedication to her school work. and we are proud of her accomplishment and proud of her!
Please join us in celebrating this great honor!
Are your elderly loved ones' spirits dampened this holiday season? These 7 ideas can help boost their mood and keep the blues at bay.
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7 Ways to Keep the Holiday Blues at Bay
How can parents approach the holidays in an anti-bias way? Here are a few things to consider.
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Anti-Bias Holidays | The Family Room Blog
Check out our 2020 holiday gift guide for infant and toddler book recommendations made by Bright Horizons education experts! 📚
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Bright Horizons’s 2020 Holiday Book Gift Guide
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Keep your kids busy and learning at home during winter break with activities for all ages and interests.
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Activities For Kids at Home | Bright Horizons World at Home
Here are some of our favorite activities when the weather outside is frightful.
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6 Activities for the Chilly Days Ahead | The Family Room - Bright Horizons
Our center will be closed for the next few days in honor of the holiday. We want to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday! We hope everyone enjoyed todays PJ day and to celebrate here are some of the best PJs our teachers wore. Let us know your favorites!
Time capsules can be a great way to encourage children to reflect on the last year, who they are now, and how they may change in the future. https://bddy.me/2WVPuOa #HappyNewYear2021 #HappyNewYear
Books and toys can be effective educational tools to help families actively raise anti-racist children. Bright Horizons VP Education and Development, Rachel Robertson, explains how.
Access the full discussion on-demand: https://bh.social/35IIsRP
Between working from home, staying in place, socializing online, and learning remotely – is your head spinning? You’re not alone. Join us on 1/26 as we talk to parents just like you and find out how they’ve been able to work and parent during a pandemic – and ways they’re powering up for the year ahead. https://bh.social/38FAAT2
It's never too early to teach children about kindness, inclusion, and helping others. #MLKDay
Help lay the groundwork for children to understand what social justice means through these age-appropriate activities and lessons. https://bh.social/3qHOGJD
Hello families! In the fall we had a photographer come take images of the inside and outside of our beautiful center.
Today we will explore our Kprep classroom. Kindergarten Prep is where the oldest of the friends in our center learn and grow. Our environment is designed to help prepare them for their next educational steps.
This will be the last in this series. I hope you enjoyed seeing all of the amazing environment we have here at Bright Horizons at Portland!
Hello families! In the fall we had a photographer come take images of the inside and outside of our beautiful center.
Like I previously mentioned each day this week we will feature a different space so stay tuned!
Today we will explore a Preschool classroom. We currently have three preschool classrooms. That like our toddler classes vary in age. Our preschool environment is designed to help promote independence ,curiosity, and social emotional development.
Hello families! In the fall we had a photographer come take images of the inside and outside of our beautiful center.
Like I previously mentioned each day this week we will feature a different space so stay tuned!
Today we will explore our Toddler classroom. We currently have two toddler classes. One for younger toddlers who recently made the transition from infants and one for older. This allows for each classroom to use the most developmentally appropriate materials and activities to help our growing toddlers.
Hello families! In the fall we had a photographer come take images of the inside and outside of our beautiful center.
Like I previously mentioned each day this week we will feature a different space so stay tuned!
Today we will explore our Infant classroom. We currently have one infant classroom open and another looking to open sometime soon. Our incredible infant teacher provide an incredible learning environment for the babies in our care to learn and grow.
Hello families! In the fall we had a photographer come take images of the inside and outside of our beautiful center.
We appreciate all of our families dedication of health and safety and know how challenging it has been for all families to not be able to see all the amazing spaces where their children learn and grow. Here are some of those images so you can get a peak at the inside and our of our center!
Each day this week we will feature a different space so stay tuned!
Today we will start with our outdoor spaces.
Choosing child care is a critically important and highly personal decision. How do you go about making it? https://bh.social/2MGGmLI
TUE, FEB 16 AT 2:00 PM EST
Family Info Session
In 1976, President Gerald R. Ford asked Americans to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of black Americans” with an official
holiday each February. The annual tradition has continued ever since.
Today Black History Month is a time to celebrate the accomplishments of African Americans and remember the important role blacks have played in American history. At Bright Horizons, we also see this time as one opportunity to promote kindness, peace, unity, and inclusion.
Our Diversity and Inclusion team worked hard to create this display in our preschool hallway in order to help support our teachers in implementing and learning about about these incredible individuals in our classrooms.
Looking ahead to school vacation week and wondering how you're going to keep everyone busy and engaged? We've got you covered, with activities, experiments, and fun for all ages!
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Activities For Kids at Home | Bright Horizons World at Home
Please be sure to check out and share the link to our family information session coming up on February 16th. Learn about our industry leading health and safety protocols and team of experienced educators! See the pined post at the top of our page for the link.
Thinking of starting child care? New mom, Jeannie, shares what it was like to begin child care in the middle of the pandemic.
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Starting Child Care During a Pandemic | The Family Room Blog
As part of our kindness weeks at the end of last month each classroom used their curriculum to explore the concepts of kindness and gratitude.
Our friends in Preschool 0 created a beautiful piece that celebrates and thanks our essential workers.
TUE, FEB 16
Family Info Session
Role playing can be one of the best ways to help your child be ready for any difficult situation. Here, Bright Horizons Vice President of Education and Development, Rachel Robertson, explains ways to incorporate this method, and prepare your child for those moments where they might personally encounter racism.
Access the full discussion on-demand: https://bh.social/2NgAOI7
In 1976, President Gerald R. Ford asked Americans to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of black Americans” with an official
holiday each February. The annual tradition has continued ever since.
Today Black History Month is a time to celebrate the accomplishments of African Americans and remember the important role blacks have played in American history. At Bright Horizons, we also see this time as one opportunity to promote kindness, peace, unity, and inclusion.
Our Diversity and Inclusion team worked hard to create this display in our preschool hallway in order to help support our teachers in implementing and learning about about these incredible individuals in our classrooms.
Looking ahead to school vacation week and wondering how you're going to keep everyone busy and engaged? We've got you covered, with activities, experiments, and fun for all ages!
WORLDATHOME.BRIGHTHORIZONS.COM
Activities For Kids at Home | Bright Horizons World at Home
Please be sure to check out and share the link to our family information session coming up on February 16th. Learn about our industry leading health and safety protocols and team of experienced educators! See the pined post at the top of our page for the link.
Thinking of starting child care? New mom, Jeannie, shares what it was like to begin child care in the middle of the pandemic.
BLOGS.BRIGHTHORIZONS.COM
Starting Child Care During a Pandemic | The Family Room Blog
TUE, FEB 16
Family Info Session
This list of books by black authors or illustrators, as well as books featuring black leading characters, will help you cultivate a diverse library for your children and encourage respect, awareness, inclusivity, and racial equality from a young age. #BlackHistoryMonth https://bh.social/3uppkmv
Role playing can be one of the best ways to help your child be ready for any difficult situation. Here, Bright Horizons Vice President of Education and Development, Rachel Robertson, explains ways to incorporate this method, and prepare your child for those moments where they might personally encounter racism.
Access the full discussion on-demand: https://bh.social/2NgAOI7
In 1976, President Gerald R. Ford asked Americans to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of black Americans” with an official
holiday each February. The annual tradition has continued ever since.
Today Black History Month is a time to celebrate the accomplishments of African Americans and remember the important role blacks have played in American history. At Bright Horizons, we also see this time as one opportunity to promote kindness, peace, unity, and inclusion.
Our Diversity and Inclusion team worked hard to create this display in our preschool hallway in order to help support our teachers in implementing and learning about about these incredible individuals in our classrooms.
Looking ahead to school vacation week and wondering how you're going to keep everyone busy and engaged? We've got you covered, with activities, experiments, and fun for all ages!
WORLDATHOME.BRIGHTHORIZONS.COM
Activities For Kids at Home | Bright Horizons World at Home
Please be sure to check out and share the link to our family information session coming up on February 16th. Learn about our industry leading health and safety protocols and team of experienced educators! See the pined post at the top of our page for the link.
TUE, FEB 16
Family Info Session
We asked our future female leaders about their superpowers, why being a girl is awesome, and what they want to be when they grow up — and their answers didn't disappoint! Share your child's sense of purpose and power with us — post a video in the comments below or share tagging @Bright Horizons.
Learn more about how we're celebrating #WomensHistoryMonth and #IWD2021: https://bh.social/3uGTwJX
Division Vice President, Stacey Mwongozi, shares the pride she has for her heritage, the sense of belonging she feels at Bright Horizons, and the person that inspires her the most. #BlackHistoryMonth
This list of books by black authors or illustrators, as well as books featuring black leading characters, will help you cultivate a diverse library for your children and encourage respect, awareness, inclusivity, and racial equality from a young age. #BlackHistoryMonth https://bh.social/3uppkmv
Role playing can be one of the best ways to help your child be ready for any difficult situation. Here, Bright Horizons Vice President of Education and Development, Rachel Robertson, explains ways to incorporate this method, and prepare your child for those moments where they might personally encounter racism.
Access the full discussion on-demand: https://bh.social/2NgAOI7
In 1976, President Gerald R. Ford asked Americans to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of black Americans” with an official
holiday each February. The annual tradition has continued ever since.
Today Black History Month is a time to celebrate the accomplishments of African Americans and remember the important role blacks have played in American history. At Bright Horizons, we also see this time as one opportunity to promote kindness, peace, unity, and inclusion.
Our Diversity and Inclusion team worked hard to create this display in our preschool hallway in order to help support our teachers in implementing and learning about about these incredible individuals in our classrooms.
TUE, FEB 16
Family Info Session
Collectively, we’re raising the next generation of leaders — and we can empower them to make a difference. On this episode of Teach. Play. Love., we’re exploring ways to help you teach your child about diversity, equity, and inclusion, and encourage them to be curious, share feelings, and take action.
Listen: https://bddy.me/2Ofsmcp
Apple: https://bddy.me/2OlLJAI
Spotify: https://bddy.me/3kJ97Ed
Stitcher: https://bddy.me/3bcmXf3
We asked our future female leaders about their superpowers, why being a girl is awesome, and what they want to be when they grow up — and their answers didn't disappoint! Share your child's sense of purpose and power with us — post a video in the comments below or share tagging @Bright Horizons.
Learn more about how we're celebrating #WomensHistoryMonth and #IWD2021: https://bh.social/3uGTwJX
Division Vice President, Stacey Mwongozi, shares the pride she has for her heritage, the sense of belonging she feels at Bright Horizons, and the person that inspires her the most. #BlackHistoryMonth
This list of books by black authors or illustrators, as well as books featuring black leading characters, will help you cultivate a diverse library for your children and encourage respect, awareness, inclusivity, and racial equality from a young age. #BlackHistoryMonth https://bh.social/3uppkmv
Role playing can be one of the best ways to help your child be ready for any difficult situation. Here, Bright Horizons Vice President of Education and Development, Rachel Robertson, explains ways to incorporate this method, and prepare your child for those moments where they might personally encounter racism.
Access the full discussion on-demand: https://bh.social/2NgAOI7
TUE, FEB 16
Family Info Session
What is YOUR child's superpower? 🦸 Let us know with a video or quote in the comments below — or tag us in your post! Learn more about how we're celebrating #WomensHistoryMonth and #IWD: https://bh.social/3viHerm
Happy #IWD2021! We want to hear why being a girl is awesome! Share a video of (or quote from) your child in the comments below or tag @Bright Horizons. https://bh.social/2PLshxW
Collectively, we’re raising the next generation of leaders — and we can empower them to make a difference. On this episode of Teach. Play. Love., we’re exploring ways to help you teach your child about diversity, equity, and inclusion, and encourage them to be curious, share feelings, and take action.
Listen: https://bddy.me/2Ofsmcp
Apple: https://bddy.me/2OlLJAI
Spotify: https://bddy.me/3kJ97Ed
Stitcher: https://bddy.me/3bcmXf3
We asked our future female leaders about their superpowers, why being a girl is awesome, and what they want to be when they grow up — and their answers didn't disappoint! Share your child's sense of purpose and power with us — post a video in the comments below or share tagging @Bright Horizons.
Learn more about how we're celebrating #WomensHistoryMonth and #IWD2021: https://bh.social/3uGTwJX
Division Vice President, Stacey Mwongozi, shares the pride she has for her heritage, the sense of belonging she feels at Bright Horizons, and the person that inspires her the most. #BlackHistoryMonth
TUE, FEB 16
Family Info Session
Choosing a summer day #camp can be overwhelming, but add COVID-19 into the mix, and it's a completely different ballgame. Luckily, we've compiled a list of questions to ask to make the process easier. #summercamp https://bh.social/2OvIlnn
What is YOUR child's superpower? 🦸 Let us know with a video or quote in the comments below — or tag us in your post! Learn more about how we're celebrating #WomensHistoryMonth and #IWD: https://bh.social/3viHerm
Happy #IWD2021! We want to hear why being a girl is awesome! Share a video of (or quote from) your child in the comments below or tag @Bright Horizons. https://bh.social/2PLshxW
Collectively, we’re raising the next generation of leaders — and we can empower them to make a difference. On this episode of Teach. Play. Love., we’re exploring ways to help you teach your child about diversity, equity, and inclusion, and encourage them to be curious, share feelings, and take action.
Listen: https://bddy.me/2Ofsmcp
Apple: https://bddy.me/2OlLJAI
Spotify: https://bddy.me/3kJ97Ed
Stitcher: https://bddy.me/3bcmXf3
We asked our future female leaders about their superpowers, why being a girl is awesome, and what they want to be when they grow up — and their answers didn't disappoint! Share your child's sense of purpose and power with us — post a video in the comments below or share tagging @Bright Horizons.
Learn more about how we're celebrating #WomensHistoryMonth and #IWD2021: https://bh.social/3uGTwJX
Come on in! Take a virtual tour of Bright Horizons at Portland 🎥
Learn more about tuition and openings: https://bh.social/3eZywZA
#PeekInsideBH
Take a 👀 inside Bright Horizons at Portland to see where all of the fun and learning takes place ✨ Learn more about tuition and openings: https://bh.social/3f4is8I
And check back later for a virtual center tour! 🎥 #PeekInsideBH
Choosing a summer day #camp can be overwhelming, but add COVID-19 into the mix, and it's a completely different ballgame. Luckily, we've compiled a list of questions to ask to make the process easier. #summercamp https://bh.social/2OvIlnn
What is YOUR child's superpower? 🦸 Let us know with a video or quote in the comments below — or tag us in your post! Learn more about how we're celebrating #WomensHistoryMonth and #IWD: https://bh.social/3viHerm
Happy #IWD2021! We want to hear why being a girl is awesome! Share a video of (or quote from) your child in the comments below or tag @Bright Horizons. https://bh.social/2PLshxW
Collectively, we’re raising the next generation of leaders — and we can empower them to make a difference. On this episode of Teach. Play. Love., we’re exploring ways to help you teach your child about diversity, equity, and inclusion, and encourage them to be curious, share feelings, and take action.
Listen: https://bddy.me/2Ofsmcp
Apple: https://bddy.me/2OlLJAI
Spotify: https://bddy.me/3kJ97Ed
Stitcher: https://bddy.me/3bcmXf3
