Stanford West Children's Center (SWCC)

Stanford West Children's Center (SWCC) is located in the Stanford West Apartments. Stanford West is open to university affiliates and Stanford Health Care/Stanford Medicine Children’s Health employees. 

How Stanford West Children's Center Works

• Stanford West Children’s Center is operated by Bright Horizons.
• Bright Horizons supports the development of the whole child, developing future learners, leaders, citizens, and stewards, focusing on cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development.
• Educational approaches are rooted in Emergent Curriculum, a research-based approach that leverages a child's own interests toward discovery through projects and play-based learning experiences.
• Teachers are supported to grow professionally and stay current on the most effective education techniques supporting a young child's development.
• Safety is a top priority.

Classroom Designations

• Stanford West Children’s Center has capacity for 108 children and serves children ages eight weeks to five years.
• Child capacity numbers are determined by the California Department of Social Services, Child Care Licensing Division and are based on the indoor/outdoor area to which the children will have access.
• Of the 108 available spaces, below is a breakdown of the classroom size designations based on 100% enrollment: 

Key Documents

• Bright Horizons brochure for parents

Stanford West Children's Center Contact

• stanfordwestchildrenscenter@brighthorizons.com