Bright Horizons


Scrambling over summer family responsibilities? Don’t forget about your Bright Horizons® benefits!

Reserve back-up or find reliable full-time childcare — keep your family going full speed ahead with sitters, pet care, and household help, and put academics front and center with discounted tutoring and test prep, educational enrichments, and virtual tutoring.

These are some of the services provided:

  • Center- Based Child Care
  • In-Home Care of Adult/ Elder Relatives
  • In-Home Care for Children.

How does it work?

Create an account by visiting Bright Horizons website or calling 1-877-242-2737.

Information you must provide:

  • Person number (can be found in iO, Me Tab, Employment Information)

Rice employees get up to 20 days (the initial visit is free, and the remaining days are provided at a discounted rate) per dependent per calendar year.

If you have any questions, please contact the benefits team at 713-348-2363 or email benefits@rice.edu.