Bright Horizons
Headquarters:
200 Talcott Avenue South
Watertown, MA 02472
Employees: 16,500
CEO: David Lissy
Privately held
Website: http://www.brighthorizons.com
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Bright Horizons Family Solutions is the
world's leading provider of employer-sponsored child care, back-up
care, early education, and work/life solutions.
Bright Horizons manages more than 600 child
care centers in the U.S., Canada and Europe for many of the world's
leading corporations, hospitals, universities, and government
agencies. All of the child care centers are designed to meet
the standards of excellence set by the National Association for
the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
In addition, the company provides back-up
care solutions for children and elders, college counseling services,
and an array of other work/life solutions for working families.
Bright Horizons Family Solutions was acquired
by private equity firm Bain Capital Partners in May 2008 for
$1.3 billion. It is no longer publicly traded.
The company was named one of the 100 Best
Companies to Work For in America by Fortune Magazine.
Revenue for 2007 was $774.6 million and
net income of $39.1 million.
History
Linda Mason, chairman and founder, co-founded
Bright Horizons in 1986 with her husband, Roger Brown, and a
small team of committed parents in Cambridge, MA, and served
as president until becoming chairman of Bright Horizons Family
Solutions in July 1998.
Benefits
Medical and Dental
- A comprehensive medical and dental plan to all full-time employees
including affordable coverage for family members.
Vision Plan
- A comprehensive and affordable eyecare plan to help employees
see better. Routine exams can also detect a number of serious
health conditions from glaucoma to diabetes (U.S. only).
Life, Accident, & Disability Insurance - To ensure that employees have financial security
in the event of an accident or illness.
Same-Sex Domestic Partner Benefits - Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary life
insurance is offered to qualified same-sex partners. Certain
states have mandates that prevent domestic partner life insurance
coverage, including Idaho, Louisiana, New Jersey, New York, Ohio,
Oklahoma, and Virginia.
401(k) Retirement Savings - A 401(k) retirement savings plan gives employees
the opportunity to save for retirement on a pretax basis. Bright
Horizons matches a portion of every eligible dollar saved. ]
Paid Holiday, Vacation, & Sick Time - To support a balance between work and home,
all full-time employees receive paid holiday, vacation, and sick
time.
Child Care Discount & Dependant
Care Assistance Program - Provides
financial support for families with young children by offering
a child care discount. In addition, your dependent care tuition
can be paid on a pretax basis.
Tuition Reimbursement - A generous tuition reimbursement plan supports
your continuing education and professional development, including
working towards a CDA credential online through Bright Horizons
University, AA, bachelor's, or master's degree.
Tax-Free Commuting
- Bright Horizons is a member of WageWorks, a program that enables
our employees in major U.S. cities to save up to 40 percent on
commuting costs.
Credit Union
Through our national provider, employees are eligible to receive:
* Free checking
* Free home banking
* Higher rates on certificates of deposit and savings accounts
* Lower rates on loans
* Vacation and holiday club accounts
Training Days
- As part of our commitment to provide employees with the framework
to succeed, Bright Horizons offers an innovative New Employee
Orientation program, that includes time out of the classroom
or office, mentoring, and a buddy system. Teachers also participate
in Essentials: Learning & Caring at Bright Horizons, our
individualized self-study program, plus the opportunity to attend
professional development conferences.
Employee Referral Program (ERP) - As our best resource, employees receive
a generous referral bonus, including monetary rewards, gifts,
and prizes for referring qualified teachers or staff who are
hired.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Juggling work and general life issues
can be complicated. A free Employee Assistance Program can help
by providing advice from experienced professionals, referrals
to community resources, free booklets, audiotapes, and much more.
Fitness Clubs
- Employees and their immediate family members can access fitness
club discounts of up to 60 percent at over 1,500 clubs nationwide
(U.S. only).
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