Bright Horizons at Palo Alto + Back-Up Care
Daycare center in Palo Alto, CA. 3000 el Camino Real #3-110, Palo Alto, CA 94306
About the program
Bright Horizons at Palo Alto + Back-Up Care is a licensed daycare center in Palo Alto, California, on the state register since 2000. It is licensed for 58 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
Bright Horizons is a child care center in Palo Alto offering infant care, preschool, and kindergarten preparation programs.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Bright Horizons at Palo Alto + Back-Up Care does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,452 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →California cites a Type A violation for an immediate risk to the health or safety of children, and a Type B violation for a record-keeping or maintenance item. The state file gives counts, dates and regulation numbers, not the inspector's notes.
What parents say
We’ve used Bright Horizons for backup care across five different locations in the Bay Area, and the Palo Alto location is by far the best. What makes the difference is the people. The teachers are incredibly caring and attentive, especially in the baby and toddler classrooms. I always feel completely safe and comfortable dropping off my baby, which is the most important thing for any parent. Shout out to Teacher…
Trywithmykids · 5/5 on Google · 6 months agoWe brought our one-year-old daughter here for two weeks when her daycare was closed, and feel SO lucky to have been able to do so! Bright Horizons Palo Alto is absolutely amazing, from the moment we walked in I felt so welcome and they were incredibly organized. The front desk staff seemed to know all of the kids' names and really put them at ease, and the older kids' activities looked both fun and truly educational.…
Claire Graham · 5/5 on Google · a year agoAll three of my chicken love the bright horizons backup care in Palo Alto! We have tried a few other back up care options and this is by far the best! It's completely out of our way but we make a point to send the kids there because it's so fantastic. The teachers are so kind and accommodating. The facility is beautiful and the kids never want to leave! I'm so happy we found this option, it's so helpful when we need…
Alyson von der Esch · 5/5 on Google · 3 years agoI brought my 16MO and 3YO to this location for 3 days of back up care and had a wonderful experience. Emily, who works front of house, was professional, friendly, and communicative. The teachers were SO on top of things, communicated well with me during drop-offs and pick-ups, and demonstrated care for both me and my kids. I will put my kids back in this facility in a heartbeat. Bonus: low ratios, y'all! It's not a…
Tiffany Fowler · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoGetting there
3000 el Camino Real #3-110, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Questions about Bright Horizons at Palo Alto + Back-Up Care
Is Bright Horizons at Palo Alto + Back-Up Care licensed?
Yes. Bright Horizons at Palo Alto + Back-Up Care holds an active Day Care Center + Infant Center + School Age Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 434404364, 434404366, 434404365), with a licensed capacity of 58 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Bright Horizons at Palo Alto + Back-Up Care had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows no citations for Bright Horizons at Palo Alto + Back-Up Care, across 12 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Bright Horizons at Palo Alto + Back-Up Care take?
Bright Horizons at Palo Alto + Back-Up Care is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
How much does Bright Horizons at Palo Alto + Back-Up Care cost?
Bright Horizons at Palo Alto + Back-Up Care does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
