About the School
- More than education.
- Bright Horizons is an academy for learning.
- Our professionally trained faculty, curriculum and enrichments are designed to prepare children for academic excellence in kindergarten and beyond - all while experiencing the joys of childhood.
- Our early childhood programs for infants and toddlers encourage children to learn about their world through our individualized curriculum that invites exploration, celebrates each important milestone, and supports the transition from the sensory, motor world of infancy to the increasingly social and self-directed world of toddlers.
- Our preschool and kindergarten prep programs for children ages 2-5 stimulate each child's innate curiosity and exploratory nature and prepare them for lifelong learning.
- Children move to elementary school socially prepared, excited to learn, and well-versed in the math, language, and science skills they'll need to succeed.
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
27%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
7 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Art AppreciationBallet
Culinary ArtsItalian
Spanish
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Physical EducationYoga
School Notes
- At Bright Horizons Academy for Learning, our children think, conceptualize, and create. Challenge their minds and bodies. Work together. Develop an appreciation for the arts. Experience the joy of childhood. Build the foundation for academic excellence in kindergarten and beyond.
- Our curriculum for infants - kindergarten prep focuses on math, science, culture, environment, art, and health with most enrichments built in at no additional charge, including languages, physical education, music, and technology.
- We are pleased to offer full-time, part-time, and drop-in programs and are conveniently located in the Atrium Village apartment complex in the Old Town neighborhood / River North district.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Bright Horizons at the Atrium?
The application deadline for Bright Horizons at the Atrium is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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