Bright Horizons in Arlington Heights, IL, offers early childhood education for grades PK–K in a nonsectarian, suburban setting.
The school enrolls 29 students total, with a student–teacher ratio of 15:1 supported by 2 teaching staff members.
Approximately 50% of the student body represents diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Bright Horizons operates as a co–educational early childhood day care program serving families in the Arlington Heights community.
The school's enrollment size and grade span provide a small, focused learning environment for preschool and kindergarten students.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
29 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: The World at Their Fingertips
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Bright Horizons often compared to?
Bright Horizons is often viewed alongside schools like Arlington Montessori School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Bright Horizons?
The application deadline for Bright Horizons is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Bright Horizons vs. Arlington Montessori School
The nearest high school and elementary school to Bright Horizons is NewHope Academy (0.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Bright Horizons At Motorola-arlington Hts (0.3 miles away)
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Miles
Quick Facts
Bright Horizons At Motorola-arlington Hts
Daycare / Preschool
1441 W Shure Dr
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 435-9900
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 435-9900
0.3 miles
Gr: K | 7 students
3250 N. Arlington Heights Road Suite 200
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 588-0463
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 588-0463
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 122 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
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Daycare / Preschool
1653 N. Baldwin Rd.
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 359-2270
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 359-2270
1 miles
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
Little Learners Educational Center Inc
Daycare / Preschool
1060 W Rand Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 253-4800
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 253-4800
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
Chicago Futabakai Japanese School
Special Program Emphasis
2550 N Arlington Heights Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 590-5700
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 590-5700
1.5 miles
Gr: K-9 | 123 students Avg. class size: 20 students
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