Bright Horizons at Dublin

Program has inexperienced teachers with poor classroom management skills. Staff turnover is very, very high. I witnessed teachers yelling at kids, being rude (male teacher said to 3-​year-​old «am I speaking French?»), and downright dismissive of kids. They have a great physical facility, but there’s an air of coldness and distance between staff and the children/​families. I often second guess my decision to keep my child there.

Fantastic school! I have a 2 year old and 7 month old and both classrooms and all of the teachers are wonderful. Would highly recommend to anyone.

Our daughter went here from 27 months old to 39 months old.
Pros:
Teachers love your kid and values their individual gifts and treasures each child.
Kids learn conflict resolution and are given tools to be cooperative classmates and to be kind. Incidents of hitting/​biting/​name calling are incredibly low considering this was the age of «mine!»
Pictures and daily highlights are communicated to parents. That’s right-​daily!
Children learn self help skills including cleaning, serving food, toileting, washing hands
Variety of extra curricular activities (separate cost) incl dance class, soccer.
Incredibly clean facilities. Less than 4 year old center with all new furnishings and supplies that are bleached daily.
Parent communication is constant, efficient. Your kid gets a scratch? Bandaid is applied and you get a call within 5 mins.
Separated yard play time (big kids aren’t rolling over little kids) and they keep the same ratios of adult supervision that way.
Cons:
Stronger emphasis on socializing, community based than on academics.
High turnover. (Ultimate reason for us leaving). In one year I saw four different teachers coming and going out of the center.
Toilet accident rate is higher bc of the system they have will not allow children autonomy of going on their own when they need to if they are out in the yard.
Little shade cover outside. My little two yr old was beet red everyday from June-​October.
Tuition is more expensive than any other center in the area.
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I loved the twos teacher Ms Christine. She truly spoiled me and I felt she treasured my daughter and cherished being part of her development and would marvel at every personal milestone. It was hard when she transitioned to the older class eventually when the new term came and the teachers in her new class did not pay attention to her the same way.

It seems our original review was removed; typical for a private corporation lacking transparency. Do your research. Plenty of better more affordable daycares around. Close to $ 1400 month is not worth it. A great brochure does not create student centered environment or age appropriate curriculum.

I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE this place. We’ve been taking our son to this school for almost a year, and this is the first daycare/​preschool we’ve ever taken our son too. I am glad this was our first pick and don’t have to worry about switching from one preschool to another. This place provides everything your child needs to grow. Their curriculum is organized in a very organic and fun way for the kids depending on the class. The teachers are WONDERFUL. They are very friendly and communicative to the parents to let them know anything good or bad that happened daily, they care deeply for the kids and treat them with the utmost love and respect. The facilities is the CLEANEST and most ORGANIZED i’ve ever seen. They offer many fun opportunities for the parents to participate in the class’ events/​parties and get to meet other parents. I can’t see enough great things about this place, you just have to witness it for yourself. I know my kids are in great hands here — I don’t have to worry at all. If I could give 10 stars I would… that’s how happy and satisfied I am with their service. :)

Best teachers, great facitlities and friendly environment — what else to ask for…
The teachers and staffs are so caring and friendly. We really appreacite Ms Apollonia. She is great, energetic and very motivating. I enjoy reading her daily updates so much… it’s like reading some interesting blogs that bring you through the kids’ adventure… thank you!