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Bright Horizons at the Atrium (Closed 2015)

300 W Hill Street
Chicago, IL 60610

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Bright Horizons at the Atrium Photo #1 - Math Counts at Bright Horizons. Our math curriculum focuses on counting, sorting, pattern recognition, and problem-solving.

Bright Horizons at the Atrium Photo #2 - Art Smart at Bright Horizons. Children uncover their talents and express themselves through art, music, dance, and theater.

Bright Horizons at the Atrium Photo #3 - Bright Horizons is a Great Place for Babies! Our program is designed to provide a warm, welcoming environment where your baby can thrive and grow from a bundle of joy to a bundle of curiosity.

Bright Horizons at the Atrium Photo #4 - Well Aware at Bright Horizons fosters positive attitudes toward healthy living, physical activity, and nutrition through appropriate experiences that incorporate healthful habits into daily routines.

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 Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

27%

State avg.: 34%

Academics and Faculty

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

7 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Arts and Music 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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