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Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. is a leading provider of employer-sponsored child care, early education, and workforce development services. The company operates child care and early education centers under the Bright Horizons brand, serving employees of corporate clients as a human resources benefit. Bright Horizons also provides educational advisory and tuition program management services, college preparation and admissions counseling, and backup care solutions. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts, the company has grown to operate hundreds of centers primarily in the United States and United Kingdom. Bright Horizons serves corporate clients seeking to attract and retain talent through family-friendly benefits, with revenues generated through long-term contracts with employers and parent tuition. The company differentiates through quality programs, custom solutions, and proprietary curricula. Bright Horizons faced significant disruption during COVID-19 when many centers temporarily closed but has since recovered enrollment. The company continues to expand through new center openings, client additions, and acquisitions while addressing educator staffing challenges and evolving workforce needs.