About This Camp

Bright Horizons at Carillon offers comprehensive early education and summer programs for infants through kindergarten-age children in the heart of Uptown Charlotte. This NAEYC-accredited center utilizes the innovative Discovery Driven Learning approach through their signature ‘The World At Their Fingertips’ curriculum, which encompasses specialized programs including Language Works, Math Counts, Science Rocks, ArtSmart, Our World, and Well Aware. The facility features unique outdoor STEM gardens, a dedicated art studio, and gym program that provide hands-on learning experiences tailored to different developmental stages. The center maintains the highest safety and quality standards with a 5-STAR rating, comprehensive background checks for all staff, and secure entrance protocols. Located conveniently near major Charlotte landmarks and serving many families from Bank of America and Wells Fargo, the program operates Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM with rolling enrollment beginning in February. Summer registration is available through June 30th, making it an ideal choice for working parents seeking quality early childhood education and care.

Activities

[‘STEM activities in outdoor gardens’‘Gross motor skills development’‘Gym program’‘Jump Start Read for the Record’‘Well Aware’‘ArtSmart’‘Plant growing discovery’‘Spanish Class’‘Science Rocks’‘Outdoor teaching areas exploration’‘Spanish lessons’‘Exploration activities’‘Language Works’‘Language skills building’‘Family style dining’‘Our World’‘Art studio activities’‘Math Counts’‘Fall Festival’]

Key Highlights

  • [‘NAEYC-accredited 5-STAR rated center in Uptown Charlotte’
  • ‘Innovative Discovery Driven Learning curriculum with outdoor STEM gardens’
  • ‘Comprehensive programs from infants (6 weeks) through kindergarten prep’]

Special Features

  • [‘NAEYC accredited center’
  • ‘5-STAR center rating’
  • ‘Discovery Driven Learning approach’
  • ‘The World At Their Fingertips curriculum’
  • ‘Outdoor STEM gardens’
  • ‘Dedicated art studio’
  • ‘Full service kitchen with trained nutrition staff’
  • ‘Comprehensive background checks’
  • ‘Secure entrance with codes’
  • ‘Age-appropriate activities for different developmental stages’]

Best For

Young children (preschool to early elementary) whose parents value educational programming, STEM learning, and highly regulated childcare environments with strong safety protocols

Parent Considerations

[‘Rating of 3.7/5 based on only 9 reviews – limited feedback sample’, ‘No counselor-to-camper ratios provided for any programs’, ‘Appears to be primarily early childhood focused given NAEYC accreditation’, ‘Strict security protocols may indicate limited parent access during camp hours’, ‘Multiple similar program listings suggest possible organizational confusion’]

Schedule

Year-round programs, M-F 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, rolling enrollment starts in February, summer registration through June 30