Located in Mount Prospect, IL, Bright Horizons enrolls 110 students in preschool and kindergarten within a nonsectarian early childhood program in a large suburban community.
Founded in 1987, the school offers co–ed early learning programs serving grades PK through K.
Bright Horizons has a student–teacher ratio of 55:1 with 2 teachers supporting the enrolled students.
Approximately 31 percent of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting diversity within the school's enrollment.
The school operates in a suburban area near several other private schools offering PK–12 education options for families in Mount Prospect.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 110 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1987
Student Body
Total Students
110 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
31%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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?
The application deadline for Bright Horizons is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Bright Horizons is Brentwood Baptist Christian Academy (0.9 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Brentwood Baptist Christian Academy
(Baptist)
588 Dara James Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 298-3399
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 298-3399
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 90 students
St. Raymond School
(Catholic)
300 S Elmhurst Ave
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 253-8555
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 253-8555
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 460 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
501 Midway Drive
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 258-5254
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 258-5254
1.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 186 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2025 S.Goebbert Rd.
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 222-4267
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 222-4267
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 16 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
Laureate Day School
Special Education School
2525 E Oakton St
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 956-7912
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 956-7912
1.6 miles
Gr: 2-8 | 56 students
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