Bright Horizons Child Care & Early Education in Deerfield, IL serves 50 students in preschool through kindergarten within a nonsectarian early childhood program.
Founded in 1986, this suburban early learning center employs 2 teachers and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 25:1.
The school's enrollment includes 27.78% students of color, reflecting some racial and ethnic diversity in the Deerfield community.
As a co–ed suburban preschool, Bright Horizons offers early education programs designed for families seeking care and learning in a large suburban area.
The school is a member of other school associations and operates with a nonsectarian orientation, focused on early childhood development from PK to K.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1986
Student Body
Total Students
50 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
28%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Bright Horizons Child Care & Early Education?
The application deadline for Bright Horizons Child Care & Early Education is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Bright Horizons Child Care & Early Education is Rochelle Zell Jewish High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Northbrook Montessori School (1.1 miles away)
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(Jewish)
1095 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 324-3708
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 324-3708
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 147 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 44 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Northbrook Montessori School
Montessori School
135 Sanders Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 562-1662
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 562-1662
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 18 students
445 Pine Street
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 317-1063
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 317-1063
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Riverwoods Montessori School
Montessori School
3140 Riverwoods Rd
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 236-9700
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 236-9700
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 86 students
Guidepost Montessori at Deerbrook
Daycare / Preschool
1085 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield, IL 60015
(224) 215-1624
Deerfield, IL 60015
(224) 215-1624
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-K
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