Bright Horizons Family Solutions is the world's leading provider of employer-sponsored child care, with extensive operations in the US, UK and Ireland. Bright Horizons Family Solutions' mission is to provide the highest quality early care and education to each child in our centres, every day. We work with employers as partners in the provision of high-quality care to their employees' families, assisting organisations to make child care an integral part of their strategic goals. Our mission is currently being realised with over 100 centres in the UK and Ireland and over 1,300 employees and more than 420 centres in the United States. Our international operations and position as the UK's leading provider of workplace child care bring strength, resources and stability to our organisation and our clients. We have extensive experience of working with the public and private sectors for clients who include academic research institutions, government departments and agencies, and blue-chip employers. Our clients in the UK include The University of Cambridge, Microsoft, Shell, BP, Unilever, the Ministry of Defence, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the Child Support Agency. High quality early care and education depend upon a thorough understanding of, and ability to meet, the developmental needs of young children; an appreciation of the requirements and expectations of the parents; and a thorough knowledge of both statutory requirements and current best practice in early care and education. In addition they require a resource of qualified, experienced staff; the organisational and administrative skills to develop, deliver and maintain the service at a consistently high level; the physical resources necessary to provide the children with every opportunity to develop their full potential; and a sound framework of health and safety policies and procedures to ensure the welfare of the children and a safe, secure environment. We believe that today's excellence becomes tomorrow's standard and are proud of our position as standard setters and thought leaders in our sector. Our commitment to excellence extends to our clients, parents, children and staff for whom we provide: - A place for childhood to flourish
- A fundamental concern with the health and safety of all children in our care
- Individual, personalised, responsive care and affection for each child
- Active, individualised, developmentally appropriate learning
- A culture of respect for all people and for the world in which we live
- A full partnership with parents
- Flexible, responsive services that meet and anticipate the needs of families
- A professional work environment
- A commitment of support to our employees
- A place to support families tailored to our clients' needs, goals, and cultures
Our unique position as thought leader in early care and education, diversity and work life balance adds tremendous value to our clients, parents and staff, who benefit from our commitment to translate our expertise into best practice. Child care is a sensitive, dynamic and highly rewarding service. We are committed to the highest possible standards and to striving constantly to give ever more to the children for whom we are privileged to care. We provide unparalleled training and professional advancement opportunities for our staff. Every employee is provided with the opportunity to actively participate in a caring and diverse culture where they can be proud of what they do each day for the children and families they serve. We are proud to be a recognized Investor in People. We are a great place to make a career and are listed on the Financial Times 2006 50 Best Workplaces UK. |  | | | 
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