Bright Horizons in Oak Brook, IL serves 28 co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through kindergarten in a suburban community setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 4:1 with 7 teachers supporting early childhood programs.
Bright Horizons is a nonsectarian early learning program with no religious affiliation, located in a large suburb.
Approximately 14% of the student body represents racial diversity, reflecting a range of backgrounds in the local area.
The school is a member of the European Council for International Schools and focuses on early childhood education.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 28 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
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
28 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Joanne, Center Director
- Nancy, Teacher
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Bright Horizons?
Bright Horizons famous alumni include: Joanne, Center Director and Nancy, Teacher.
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
The nearest high school and elementary school to Bright Horizons is Fusion Academy Oak Brook (1.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Gardner School Of Oakbrook Terrace (1.2 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Gardner School Of Oakbrook Terrace
Daycare / Preschool
17w642 Butterfield Rd
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 576-4740
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 576-4740
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 202 students
Kensington School Of The Highlands
Daycare / Preschool
2215 York Road Ste 203
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(708) 246-5757
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(708) 246-5757
1.4 miles
Gr: NS | 298 students
Creme De La Creme - Westmont
Daycare / Preschool
501 Oakmont Ln
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 455-9510
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 455-9510
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
Oakbrook KinderCare ![Oakbrook KinderCare Photo - Dramatic play time in our toddler room is always a blast!]( "Oakbrook KinderCare Photo - Dramatic play time in our toddler room is always a blast!")
Daycare / Preschool
1111 Pasquinelli Dr. #300
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 654-4878
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 654-4878
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 66 students Tuition listed
Fusion Academy Oak Brook ![Fusion Academy Oak Brook Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.]( "Fusion Academy Oak Brook Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.")
Alternative School
3041 Butterfield Road, Suite 200
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(877) 673-8893
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(877) 673-8893
1.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 29 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Fusion Academy Oak Brook ![Fusion Academy Oak Brook Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.]( "Fusion Academy Oak Brook Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.")
Alternative School
3041 Butterfield Road, Suite 200
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(877) 673-8893
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(877) 673-8893
1.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 29 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
188 W Butterfield Rd
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 833-4616
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 833-4616
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,269 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition listed
Montini Catholic High School ![Montini Catholic High School Photo]( "Montini Catholic High School Photo")
(Catholic)
19W070 16th Street
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 627-6930
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 627-6930
2.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 547 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 51 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
300 W Highridge Rd
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 941-8800
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 941-8800
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 465 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
631 E Hickory St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 323-9211
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 323-9211
3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 176 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Fusion Academy Oak Brook ![Fusion Academy Oak Brook Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.]( "Fusion Academy Oak Brook Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.")
Alternative School
3041 Butterfield Road, Suite 200
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(877) 673-8893
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(877) 673-8893
1.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 29 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
188 W Butterfield Rd
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 833-4616
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 833-4616
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,269 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition listed
300 W Highridge Rd
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 941-8800
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 941-8800
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 465 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Village Children's Academy
Montessori School
11 E Ogden Ave
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 964-9811
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 964-9811
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 87 students
Visitation School
(Catholic)
851 S York St
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-4931
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-4931
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 417 students Acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Gardner School Of Oakbrook Terrace
Daycare / Preschool
17w642 Butterfield Rd
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 576-4740
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 576-4740
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 202 students
Kensington School Of The Highlands
Daycare / Preschool
2215 York Road Ste 203
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(708) 246-5757
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(708) 246-5757
1.4 miles
Gr: NS | 298 students
Creme De La Creme - Westmont
Daycare / Preschool
501 Oakmont Ln
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 455-9510
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 455-9510
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
Oakbrook KinderCare ![Oakbrook KinderCare Photo - Dramatic play time in our toddler room is always a blast!]( "Oakbrook KinderCare Photo - Dramatic play time in our toddler room is always a blast!")
Daycare / Preschool
1111 Pasquinelli Dr. #300
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 654-4878
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 654-4878
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 66 students Tuition listed
188 W Butterfield Rd
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 833-4616
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 833-4616
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,269 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Oswego High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4250 State Route 71
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-2000
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-2000
9181.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,870 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Boulder Hill Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
163 Boulder Hill Pass
Montgomery, IL 60538
(630) 636-2900
Montgomery, IL 60538
(630) 636-2900
9181.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 476 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Goodwin Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18 Poplar Pl
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 301-5003
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 301-5003
9181.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Nicholson Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
649 N Main St
Montgomery, IL 60538
(630) 301-5013
Montgomery, IL 60538
(630) 301-5013
9181.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 337 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Mccleery Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1002 W Illinois Ave
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5012
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5012
9181.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 513 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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