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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We had 2 kids in Bright Horizons at the same time (ouch!) and had a positive experience.  I think you get what you pay for in terms of a daycare setting that is accredited (our location, at least), reliably open/available, and a positive and safe environment.  Back when there were less options for workplace flexibilities, being open to coincide with the federal holidays (and the general workday) was very important.  If someone called out sick, it wasn't up to me to figure out what to do, the center had to adjust and handle to provide the service I was paying for.  Personally, I wasn't up for managing a nanny or au pair, and found the daycare setting to be what worked best.

I feel your sticker shock - we had the same!  [/quote]

Many of these brand name centers are high quality, but much of the extra money you pay goes towards enriching their investors. Of it is the best choice for your family go for it but I would not specifically seek out a Bright Horizons or the like. Look up the daycares convenient to you, look up their licensing inspection history, tour, ask about when they close and how much turnover they have, and make a decision from there. We thought for sure we'd send our child to a Goddard School when she got older but fell in love with our much less expensive locally owned center.

https://earlylearningnation.com/2023/03/private-equitys-growth-in-child-care-chains-imperils-access-for-many-families-research-finds/[/quote]

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