Bright Horizons Family

Bright Horizons Family

by Famly

2 ratings
13 reviews
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 11, 2021
  • July 14, 2026

Features

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About

This app connects families to their child's nursery, providing updates on daily activities, learning progress, and photos. It facilitates two-way communication between parents and nursery staff for seamless coordination.

Daily activity log
Learning journey access
Photo and video sharing
Two-way messaging
Permission management
Pickup change notifications
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What's New in Bright Horizons Family

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July 14, 2026

Bug fixes

User reviews

Not able to see photos when more kids tagged

It is a good app, but there could ba more improvements to it. I am an iPhone user and whenever there is more kids tagged on a photo you can only see a top of a picture, as a tagging banner is applied on top of a picture. Which makes challenging to see a full picture. Also you are not able to download a picture, I wish there was a feature where you can easily download it or save it to your phone.
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Poorly designed, frustrating app.

Missing features: no Face ID, can’t download photos of my child, can’t set an expected pick up time past 3pm, staff can’t edit the description of any food served to my child to account for allergen swaps. BH account only allows one parent to see the nursery fees due, other parent has zero access to financials. Notifications do not seem to work properly.
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Needs improvement

Lacking basic functionality- no Face ID, can’t save photos, push notifications do not seem to work.

Brilliant app

Excellent app perfect for checking on my child

No Face ID, can’t save photos, doesn’t support password managers

App starts a new session each time you open it, so you have to enter the password ALL THE TIME. Unless you set a pin to log in which allows to bypass the password form.

Furthermore, because it’s not a native app - when you use a password manager to fill in the credentials - it doesn’t really work because it’s essentially a webview, so the url that is passed to 1Password is localhost which obviously does not match the Bright Horizons website url, so you have to search for the login manually.

But probably the most annoying thing is that you cannot save the photos of your child. I understand there are some privacy concerns here, but at least allow downloading the photos in which your child is tagged.
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FAQ

What is Bright Horizons Family?

Bright Horizons Family is a secure digital platform designed to keep families connected to their child's nursery. It allows parents to view daily activities, learning progress, and receive photos and videos of their child.

How does Bright Horizons Family facilitate communication?

The app enables two-way communication between parents and the nursery. Users can message the nursery, grant permissions, and notify about changes in pickup arrangements directly through the app.

Is Bright Horizons Family free to use?

Yes, Bright Horizons Family is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the app's description.

What devices does Bright Horizons Family support?

Bright Horizons Family is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS users.

How often is Bright Horizons Family updated?

The app was last updated on March 20, 2026, indicating ongoing development and potential for future feature releases. Specific update frequency is not detailed.

What is the age rating for Bright Horizons Family?

Bright Horizons Family has an age rating of 4+. This suggests it is suitable for children aged 4 and above, and their parents.

Is Bright Horizons Family GDPR-compliant?

Yes, Bright Horizons Family UK is a GDPR-compliant digital platform, ensuring that user data is handled according to strict privacy regulations.

What is the user sentiment for Bright Horizons Family?

Based on the provided data, Bright Horizons Family has a rating of 1.5 stars from 2 ratings. This indicates a low user satisfaction score.