Bright Horizons’ Tuition-free Degree Program Powers Career Advancement and Financial Mobility for Early Childhood Educators Nationwide
Bright Horizons’ Horizons CDA & Degree Program provides full-time employees in Bright Horizons early education centers and preschools the opportunity to earn a CDA (“child development associate”) certificate or an associate or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education at no-cost and with no out-of-pocket expenses, including tuition, fees and books. The program, which is a first-of-its-kind offering in the early education field, enables educators to advance their careers, increase their long-term earning potential, and continue doing what they love, supporting young learners during their most formative years.
This year, more than 450 early educators earned their college degree or CDA credential through Bright Horizons’ Horizons CDA & Degree Program—an investment that goes far beyond education alone. By creating pathways for career advancement and financial mobility, the program helps transform the lives of educators and strengthens the communities where they live and work. Since the program’s inception, more than 8,000 educators have enrolled in the Horizons CDA and Degree Program, with nearly 3,000 educators earning their CDA credential or college degree.
