Bright Horizons at University Park

Bright Horizons at University Park is a child care center and preschool off Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge’s Central Square, serving children from 1 month to 6 years old. Classrooms include a reading nook and library to build interest in books, fish tanks, an outdoor learning area and gardening boxes for exploring nature, and dramatic play areas that support social and emotional growth. The center’s stated goal is a fun, safe setting where children develop a love of learning.

Many of the teachers have worked there for years, and they describe the job as being among children’s first teachers during formative years. The center follows Bright Horizons’ Discovery Driven Learning curriculum and partners with families as children grow. Bright Horizons, founded in 1986 and headquartered in Newton, runs early education centers across the country, including many sponsored by employers for their staff.

What to Know

• The center is accredited by NAEYC, the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
• Cambridge residents can select it through the Cambridge Preschool Program application.
• Parents get photos and updates during the day through the My Bright Day app.
• Prospective families can RSVP for upcoming events to visit the center.