Bright Horizons Early Education Center in Wheaton, IL, offers co–ed early childhood and elementary programs for grades PK through 5 in a suburban setting.
The school enrolls 43 students with a student–teacher ratio of 22:1 supported by two teachers.
This nonsectarian early education center serves a diverse student body with 10 percent students of color.
Bright Horizons provides a local option for early childhood education and elementary learning in the Wheaton suburb.
Enrollment includes 21 students in kindergarten through fifth grade, reflecting its focus on foundational academic years.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 43 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
43 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
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 Early Education Center?
The application deadline for Bright Horizons Early Education Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Bright Horizons Early Education Center is Wheaton Montessori School (0.5 miles away)
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