Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked CA School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 143 students
- Average class size: 24 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Bright Horizons At Garner Learning Center
About the School
- Bright Horizons at Garner is a warm, engaging early learning center proudly serving children ages 18 months to 6 years.
- With an enrollment capacity of 143 children, our center offers a nurturing, developmentally appropriate environment designed to support each child's growth, curiosity, and love of learning.
- We provide healthy and nutritious lunches and two snacks daily, supporting children's wellbeing and fueling active, joyful learning throughout the day.
- Our dedicated teaching team is known for its low staff turnover, helping us maintain strong, consistent relationships with children and families.
- Bright Horizons at Garner is open yearround, operating Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with approximately 12 planned closure dates annually.
- In October 2025, we earned NAEYC accreditation, demonstrating our commitment to the highest standards of early childhood education.
- At Bright Horizons at Garner, we are proud to offer a safe, supportive, and enriching environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked CA School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 143 students
- Average class size: 24 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Bright Horizons At Garner Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1973
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
School Motto
The World at Their Fingertips
Student Body
Total Students
143 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
49%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
95%
Average Class Size
24 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Chantel Pratt
Admissions Associate
Amanda Hoxie
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Bright Horizons At Garner Learning Center often compared to?
Bright Horizons At Garner Learning Center is often viewed alongside schools like Harbor Bay KinderCare by visitors of our site.
What is Bright Horizons At Garner Learning Center's ranking?
Bright Horizons At Garner Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Bright Horizons At Garner Learning Center?
The application deadline for Bright Horizons At Garner Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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