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)
Bright Horizons Child Care & Early Education
About the School
- 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 Facts
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1986
Student Body
Total Students
50 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
28%
State avg.: 34%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
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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Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 147 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 44
Jewish
1095 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 324-3708
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 18 students
Montessori School
135 Sanders Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 562-1662
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-8
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 8
445 Pine Street
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 317-1063
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 86 students
Montessori School
3140 Riverwoods Rd
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 236-9700
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
1085 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield, IL 60015
(224) 215-1624
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 147 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 44
Jewish
1095 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 324-3708
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 9 students
Special Education School
3444 Dundee Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 559-0110
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: K-11 | 506 students
Catholic
181 W Dundee Rd
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 912-4193
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 148 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 8
Special Education School
350 Lee Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 562-2100
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 67 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
840 S. Waukegan Road, Suite 224
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 18 students
Montessori School
135 Sanders Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 562-1662
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-8
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 8
445 Pine Street
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 317-1063
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 86 students
Montessori School
3140 Riverwoods Rd
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 236-9700
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 9 students
Special Education School
3444 Dundee Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 559-0110
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 2-8 | 113 students
Special Education School
3210 Dundee Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(630) 566-9392
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 18 students
Montessori School
135 Sanders Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 562-1662
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-8
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 8
445 Pine Street
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 317-1063
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 86 students
Montessori School
3140 Riverwoods Rd
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 236-9700
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
1085 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield, IL 60015
(224) 215-1624
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: NS | 60 students
Daycare / Preschool
30 Riverwoods Road
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
(847) 945-1450
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Miles
Quick Facts
Ellis Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
225 S Liberty St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5151
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5151
9207.6 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 496 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Coleman Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1220 Dundee Ave
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5190
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5190
9207.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 641 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Dream Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
251 Amarillo Dr
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(847) 551-8410
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(847) 551-8410
9207.8 miles
Gr: K-5
Oak Ridge School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 Cleveland Ave
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-5800
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-5800
9207.8 miles
Gr: 6-12
Dundee-crown High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Kings Rd
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-5000
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-5000
9207.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,573 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
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