The Importance of Play

Woman kneels down to give a child a yellow toy at daycare

Early educators know that play is crucial to a child’s development. Children in every culture in the world naturally want to spend time playing! Learn more from Rachel Robertson, Bright Horizons education and development vice president about the importance of play.

 

 

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Bright Horizons
Bright Horizons
In 1986, our founders saw that child care was an enormous obstacle for working parents. On-site centers became one way we responded to help employees – and organizations -- work better. Today we offer child care, elder care, and help for education and careers -- tools used by more than 1,000 of the world’s top employers and that power many of the world's best brands
Woman kneels down to give a child a yellow toy at daycare