The document summarizes the results of a survey conducted by Bright Horizons that assessed the views of parents and teachers on the academic preparedness of children who graduated from their early childhood program. The survey found that 97% of Bright Horizons parents and 97% of elementary school teachers believed the program played a critical role in preparing children for the demands of elementary school. Additionally, 97% of Bright Horizons parents felt their children entered school prepared and ready to meet kindergarten or first grade expectations.

1. These years are critical to establishing
neural connections that provide a
foundation for language, reasoning,
problem solving, social skills, behavior,
and emotional health; all are critical
aspects of school readiness.
of a child’s brain develops
in the first 5 years.*
of Bright Horizons parents
believe that Bright Horizons
graduates entered elementary
school with a strong enthusiasm
for learning.
parents and teachers of
Bright Horizons graduates
were surveyed during the
fall of the child’s 1st year of
elementary school to find
out if their children were
well prepared.of elementary school teachers
surveyed believe Bright Horizons played a
critical role in preparing children for the demands of
elementary school.
of Bright Horizons
parents agree that their children
entered school prepared and
ready to meet the demands of
kindergarten or first grade.
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SCHOOL READINESS AT BRIGHT HORIZONS
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As part of Bright Horizons’ mission to create and maintain a school readiness program that
meets the evolving expectations of elementary schools, we conducted a comprehensive survey
of parents and teachers nationwide to assess their views of the academic preparedness of recent
Bright Horizons graduates. To learn more, download our School Readiness Study at
www.brighthorizons.com/programs/school-readiness.
*Action for Children. “Brain Development and School Readiness.” Action for Children. PowerPoint. 2013. 7 August 2010. http://www.actionforchildren.org/up_doc/Early_Brain_Development_Slides_8.8.pdf