Bright Horizons

The first lady said child care centers run by the Defense Department, the General Services Administration and Bright Horizons, a private company that manages child care centers for many corporations, hospitals, universities and government agencies, all had signed on to the program.

First lady targets healthy habits for toddler set 2011

The first lady said child care centers run by the Defense Department, the General Services Administration and Bright Horizons, a private company that manages child care centers for many corporations, hospitals, universities and government agencies, all had signed on to the program.

First lady targets healthy habits for toddler set 2011

The first lady said child care centers run by the Defense Department, the General Services Administration and Bright Horizons, a private company that manages child care centers for many corporations, hospitals, universities and government agencies, all had signed on to the program.

First lady targets healthy habits for toddler set 2011

The first lady said child care centers run by the Defense Department, the General Services Administration and Bright Horizons, a private company that manages child care centers for many corporations, hospitals, universities and government agencies, all had signed on to the program.

First lady targets healthy habits for toddler set 2011

Bright Horizons stock closed up 37% at $44.86 in 4 p.m.

Bain to Buy 2008

Goldman Sachs Group, which advised Bright Horizons 'board, is providing the $850 million of debt financing for the deal, reminiscent of the stapled-financing agreements that proliferated in the LBO boom.

LBO New Wave: 2008

When buyout firm KKR took over Bright Horizons rival Kinder Care chain, they replaced its CEO, a leading child care expert, with someone whose main qualification was a prior stint managing a hotel chain.

Kathy Williams: Peaceful Revolution: When is the "Big Business" of Child Care Too Big for our Little Kids? 2008

This friendly takeover is costing Bright Horizons tens of millions in up-front fees and annual "management" fees.

Kathy Williams: Peaceful Revolution: When is the "Big Business" of Child Care Too Big for our Little Kids? 2008

Once wait-listed, call the center weekly, a Bright Horizons spokeswoman advises, to stay "on the director's radar screen."

The Brat Race: In Diapers 2008

At Bright Horizons, children who played with the Vinci were enthralled.

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