Bright Horizons
Employer-sponsored on-site child care provider
Child Care Teacher
About the job
- Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED.
- Candidates must pass required state and company background checks.
- Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice for children is required.
- Employees must comply with applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements.
- Employees must provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in compliance with Bright Horizons policies, procedures, guidance, and applicable laws and regulations.
- Create hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of the children.
- Maintain open communication with parents and share each child's daily milestones.
- Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines.
- Collaborate with the team to create engaging curriculum that supports children's social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth.
- One year of professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings.
- A Child Development Associate credential, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in early education or a related field.
- State qualifications for an early childhood education teacher, such as 9 or more credit hours or a Child Development Associate credential and six months of experience in a licensed facility.
About the company
Bright Horizons provides employer-sponsored child care and early education services through a network of dedicated centers. The company works by partnering directly with corporations to build and manage on-site or nearby facilities where employees can enroll their children in structured learning programs. Unlike traditional independent daycares, Bright Horizons focuses on large-scale business partnerships and integrated family solutions to help companies support their workforce. Its goal is to provide working families with reliable, high-quality care while helping employers attract and retain talent.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Newton, Massachusetts
Founded
1986
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What believers are saying
- Second-quarter 2026 revenue rose 7% to $779 million, led by backup care.
- Backup care revenue climbed 19% in Q2 2026, supporting margins and cash flow.
- Workday partner status on August 31, 2026 broadens distribution inside major enterprise software.
What critics are saying
- Bright Horizons expects 45-50 2026 center closures, signaling shrinking full-service footprint.
- February 2026 securities-fraud investigations intensified after impairment charges and a 18.25% stock drop.
- If employer demand shifts to cheaper digital benefits, BFAM's center network loses relevance.
What makes Bright Horizons unique
- Employer-sponsored backup care and on-site centers embed BFAM inside corporate HR budgets.
- Workday Wellness integration, announced August 31, 2026, reduces enrollment friction for employers.
- Decades of operating experience across the U.S., U.K., Netherlands, Australia, and India.
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Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Professional Development Budget
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
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↑ 6%Bright Horizons recognized for excellence in Candidate Experience with third consecutive CandE Award. September 15, 2026 - Bright Horizons, a leading global provider of high-quality early education and childcare, back-up care, and workforce education services, has been recognized as a 2026 CandE winner for the third consecutive year in the Global Candidate Experience Benchmark Research and Awards Program. The Candidate Experience (CandE) Benchmark Research and Awards Program is the first program of its kind focused on the elevation and promotion of a quality candidate experience. Also known as The CandEs, the program was founded by Talent Board in 2011 and is now part of Survale. The CandE Benchmark Research Program delivers annual recruiting and hiring industry benchmark research that highlights accountability, fairness and the business impact of candidate experience. "How we engage candidates matters because it shapes their first impression of Bright Horizons and reflects our culture of caring," said Stephanie Worley, Vice President, Talent Acquisition at Bright Horizons. "We are committed to creating experiences that are welcoming, inclusive, and authentic from the very beginning. This recognition is a testament to the dedication of our Talent Acquisition team and their unwavering focus on delivering exceptional experiences that reflect who we are and the difference we strive to make every day." The Candidate Experience (CandE) Benchmark Research and Awards Program is for employers hiring anywhere around the world (North American, EMEA, APAC, and Latin American). The CandE Benchmark Research and Awards Program are comprised of two primary steps: the employer self-assessment survey; and the candidate surveys. To be considered for an award, an employer must successfully complete both steps and meet all criteria. Employers that meet the criteria for both steps and have above average (benchmark) positive candidate ratings and CandE Scores, are awarded a CandE Award and a CandE Award Winner designation stamp. "In a slower hiring market, every candidate interaction is a chance to strengthen your employer brand - or weaken it. A thoughtful experience today builds the trust you'll need tomorrow," said Ron Machamer, Client Strategy Manager at Survale. "This year's CandE Awards winners have again demonstrated their commitment to making impactful process improvements and we are delighted to recognize their work in raising the bar in recruitment and candidate experience." All CandE Award Winners will be recognized at this year's virtual CandE Awards ceremony on Thursday, October 15, 2026. About Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. Bright Horizons(R) is a leading provider of high-quality early education and child care, back-up care, and workforce education services. For 40 years, Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC. has partnered with employers to support workforces by providing services that help working families and employees thrive personally and professionally. Bright Horizons operates approximately 1,000 early education and child care centers in the United States, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Australia and India, and serves more than 1,450 of the world's leading employers. Bright Horizons' early education and child care centers, back-up child and elder care, and workforce education programs help employees succeed at each life and career stage. For more information, go to www.brighthorizons.com.
Bright Horizons joins the Workday Wellness partner program to help employers Deliver family care and education benefits more effectively. New integration helps employers simplify benefits administration while gaining greater visibility into program participation and impact August 31, 2026 - Bright Horizons Family Solutions (NYSE: BFAM), a leading provider of employer-sponsored care, education, and workforce support solutions, today announced it has been named a Workday Wellness partner. As part of Bright Horizons' commitment to helping employers maximize the value of their family care and education benefits, this collaboration helps employees more easily discover and access available support while providing employers greater visibility into program participation and impact. Through Workday Wellness, employers can seamlessly integrate Bright Horizons benefits directly into their existing Workday environment, enabling employees to easily discover, enroll in, and access needed support. As a Workday Partner, Bright Horizons brings decades of experience helping employers support working families through care and workforce education solutions. Through the Workday Wellness ecosystem, Bright Horizons will help organizations: - Integrate family care and education benefits directly into the Workday platform employees already use to manage their benefits - Increase awareness, access and engagement with benefits that support working families, caregivers, and lifelong learners - Gain insights into program participation and utilization - Better understand their benefits' impact on employee wellbeing, productivity, retention, and career growth - Deliver a more personalized benefits experience while reducing administrative complexity "Employers want to offer meaningful care and education benefits, but they also want those benefits to be easy to implement, easy to measure, and easy for employees to access," said Phil Barr, Chief Development Officer at Bright Horizons. "This partnership helps meet those goals by making Bright Horizons services available through a platform employees already use every day. The result is a more seamless experience for employees and better insights for employers into how these benefits are being used and the impact they are having across their workforce." Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) is a unified system that helps enable organizations to make faster decisions, gain operational visibility, prepare for future talent shifts, and build effective teams. Through Workday Wellness, employers can also gain greater insight into benefit utilization and employee preferences, helping them make more informed decisions while connecting employees with relevant support and resources at key moments throughout their careers and personal lives.
PEOPLE and Great Place To Work name Bright Horizons to 2026 PEOPLE Companies that Care List. Company recognized for fostering an exceptional employee experience and culture of care. August 12, 2026 - Great Place To Work(R) and PEOPLE magazine have honored Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. (NYSE: BFAM) as one of the 2026 PEOPLE(R) Companies that Care. This is Bright Horizons' third time being named to this prestigious list. Earning a spot means that the company has surpassed rigorous benchmarks, establishing itself as one of the best companies to work for in the country. "Our mission of supporting families and employers begins with supporting our own employees," said Sara Lester, Chief Human Resources Officer at Bright Horizons. "We believe that when employees feel cared for and connected to a shared purpose, they can do their best work and make a greater impact. This recognition celebrates the culture of care and belonging our employees have helped build together." Bright Horizons' culture of care is reflected in programs that support employee growth, well-being, and community impact. Employees can earn associate and bachelor's degrees in early childhood education at no cost through the first-of-its-kind Horizons CDA & Degree Program, access financial assistance through the Employee Relief Fund during times of hardship and contribute to the work of the Bright Horizons Foundation for Children, which creates Bright Spaces for children and families in need in communities across the country. That commitment extends to the military community through employment opportunities for military spouses and programs that help military families access affordable, high-quality child care. The PEOPLE Companies that Care list is based on over 1.3 million employee survey responses and data from companies representing the experience of more than 7.3 million employees in the U.S. Of those surveys, nearly 970,000 responses came from employees at companies eligible for this year's list, and these rankings are based on that feedback. Companies also submit essays that are validated by employee survey data to give a complete picture of the way an organization cares for its employees, its community, and the planet. To be considered for the list, companies must be Great Place To Work Certified(TM) and have at least 10 U.S. employees. The Companies that Care list is highly competitive. Survey responses reflect a comprehensive picture of the workplace experience. Honorees were selected based on their ability to care for employees, families, and the communities where they operate. "Employees are under immense pressure, and the best workplaces are finding ways to support them in the ways they need," says Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place To Work. "When employees feel that sense of care, they do incredible things - delivering the crucial results that grow businesses and build new markets." "We're proud to celebrate companies that lead with purpose by supporting their employees, strengthening their communities, and driving positive change. Their commitment to positive impact reflects PEOPLE's longstanding mission to celebrate stories of inspiring people whose actions create lasting impact," said Charlotte Triggs, PEOPLE Editor in Chief. About Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. Bright Horizons(R) is a leading provider of high-quality early education and child care, back-up care, and workforce education services. For 40 years, Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC. has partnered with employers to support workforces by providing services that help working families and employees thrive personally and professionally. Bright Horizons operates approximately 1,000 early education and child care centers in the United States, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Australia and India, and serves more than 1,450 of the world's leading employers. Bright Horizons' early education and child care centers, back-up child and elder care, and workforce education programs help employees succeed at each life and career stage. For more information, go to www.brighthorizons.com. About the PEOPLE Companies That Care List Great Place To Work selected the 2026 PEOPLE Companies that Care List by gathering and analyzing over 1.3 million confidential survey responses from companies representing more than 7.3 million U.S. employees at Great Place To Work Certified organizations. Of those, nearly 970,000 responses came from employees at companies eligible for the list and these rankings are based on that feedback. Company rankings are derived from 60 employee experience questions within the Great Place To Work Trust Index(TM) Survey and essays submitted by participating companies. Read the full methodology. To get on this list next year, start here. About Great Place To Work As the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place To Work, a UKG company, brings 30 years of groundbreaking research and data to help every place become a great place to work for all. Its proprietary platform and Great Place To Work Model help companies evaluate the experience of every employee, with exemplary workplaces becoming Great Place To Work Certified and receiving recognition on a coveted Best Workplaces list. Follow Great Place To Work on LinkedIn, X, and Instagram, and sign up for the Great Place To Work LinkedIn newsletter, Culture Edge, to get the latest research on what drives business success. About PEOPLE PEOPLE delivers the most trustworthy celebrity news and captivating human interest stories, connecting you to the pulse of American culture. Since its first issue hit stands in 1974, Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC. has been striving to tell compelling stories about the people behind the issues, as opposed to just the issues themselves. Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC. is your everyday escape, taking you inside the lives of intriguing stars, newsmakers, up-and-comers, and ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC. serve and delight you by providing ideas about beauty, food, and style through the lens of the people influencing the trends. And Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC. is a force for good by telling stories of hope, optimism, and kindness that drive conversation and inspire action.
Bright Horizons Family Solutions reported strong second-quarter results for 2026, with revenue rising 7% year-over-year to $779 million. Adjusted earnings per share jumped 20% to $1.28, exceeding expectations. The childcare provider's backup care division drove growth, with revenue increasing 19% to $194 million. Full-service revenue grew 3% to $557 million. Adjusted operating income reached $99 million, up 15%, whilst margins expanded 95 basis points to 12.7%. The company ended the quarter with 988 centres after opening and closing seven locations. Occupancy averaged in the high 60% range, or approximately 70% excluding Australia. Bright Horizons generated $95 million in operating cash flow and repurchased approximately $250 million in shares. The firm raised its full-year adjusted EPS outlook to $5.05-$5.15 per share and narrowed revenue guidance to $3.085-$3.115 billion.
Bright Horizons Family Solutions (NYSE:BFAM) releases FY 2026 earnings guidance. July 30, 2026 Key points. * Bright Horizons issued FY 2026 guidance of $5.05-$5.15 in EPS, above the $4.94 analyst consensus, while revenue guidance was approximately $3.1 billion, in line with expectations. * The company's shares fell 5.8% to $77.86 following the update, despite quarterly results that exceeded expectations with $1.28 EPS and $779.18 million in revenue. * Analyst sentiment remains mixed: BFAM has a consensus "Hold" rating and a $96 average price target, while recent reports included lowered targets and a downgrade to "Sell" from Weiss Ratings. * MarketBeat previews top five stocks to own in August. Bright Horizons Family Solutions (NYSE:BFAM - Get Free Report) updated its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Thursday morning. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 5.050-5.150 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 4.940. The company issued revenue guidance of $3.1 billion-$3.1 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $3.1 billion. Bright Horizons Family Solutions trading down 5.8%. BFAM traded down $4.82 during trading on Thursday, reaching $77.86. 915,454 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 1,043,443. The stock has a market capitalization of $4.10 billion, a PE ratio of 23.45, a P/E/G ratio of 1.38 and a beta of 1.15. The stock's 50-day moving average is $69.34 and its 200 day moving average is $76.89. The company has a quick ratio of 0.46, a current ratio of 0.46 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.78. Bright Horizons Family Solutions has a 12 month low of $57.63 and a 12 month high of $130.76. Bright Horizons Family Solutions (NYSE:BFAM - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 30th. The company reported $1.28 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.21 by $0.07. Bright Horizons Family Solutions had a return on equity of 18.01% and a net margin of 6.35%.The firm had revenue of $779.18 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $774.84 million. Bright Horizons Family Solutions has set its FY 2026 guidance at 5.050-5.150 EPS. Equities analysts anticipate that Bright Horizons Family Solutions will post 4.64 earnings per share for the current year. Analyst upgrades and downgrades. BFAM has been the subject of several recent research reports. UBS Group reduced their target price on shares of Bright Horizons Family Solutions from $88.00 to $87.00 and set a "neutral" rating for the company in a research note on Friday, July 17th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their price objective on shares of Bright Horizons Family Solutions from $115.00 to $105.00 and set an "overweight" rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, May 6th. Finally, Weiss Ratings cut Bright Horizons Family Solutions from a "hold (c-)" rating to a "sell (d+)" rating in a report on Friday, May 1st. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have issued a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus target price of $96.00. Discover more Stock Screener Tool Financial News Insider buying and selling. In other news, COO Mary Lou Burke sold 500 shares of the company's stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, July 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $80.00, for a total value of $40,000.00. Following the transaction, the chief operating officer owned 33,345 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,667,600. This represents a 1.48% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Company insiders own 1.21% of the company's stock. Hedge funds weigh in on Bright Horizons Family Solutions. Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of BFAM. Fuller & Thaler Asset Management Inc. bought a new stake in Bright Horizons Family Solutions during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $191,952,000. AQR Capital Management LLC boosted its stake in Bright Horizons Family Solutions by 64.4% in the 4th quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 1,579,757 shares of the company's stock worth $160,124,000 after purchasing an additional 619,067 shares during the period. Millennium Management LLC grew its holdings in Bright Horizons Family Solutions by 14.3% during the 4th quarter. Millennium Management LLC now owns 1,329,253 shares of the company's stock valued at $134,786,000 after buying an additional 165,962 shares in the last quarter. Morgan Stanley grew its holdings in Bright Horizons Family Solutions by 25.7% during the 4th quarter. Morgan Stanley now owns 1,066,234 shares of the company's stock valued at $108,116,000 after buying an additional 217,963 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP raised its position in shares of Bright Horizons Family Solutions by 3.1% during the fourth quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 1,017,731 shares of the company's stock valued at $103,200,000 after buying an additional 30,184 shares during the last quarter. About Bright Horizons Family Solutions. Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Inc NYSE: BFAM is a leading provider of employer-sponsored child care and early education services, offering a range of solutions designed to support working families and organizations. Through a network of on-site, near-site and center-based programs, the company partners with corporate and nonprofit clients to deliver infant, toddler, preschool and school-age care. Services emphasize age-appropriate curriculum, developmental milestones and community engagement to ensure high-quality learning experiences. This instant news alert was generated by narrative science technology and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest reporting and unbiased coverage. Please send any questions or comments about this story to [email protected]. Before you consider Bright Horizons Family Solutions, you'll want to hear this. MarketBeat keeps track of Wall Street's top-rated and best performing research analysts and the stocks they recommend to their clients on a daily basis. 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