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24-Hour Daycare Centers Transform Life for Night Shift Parents

11/24/2025

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Bright Horizons operates 24-hour daycare centers in Indiana and Kentucky to support parents working night shifts at nearby Toyota plants.
Amanda Yochum, Bright Horizons regional manager, says a daytime-like routine keeps children included.
Centers offer outdoor play, meals, and mindfulness programs as children adapt to parents' schedules.
The centers provide developmental screenings and health services on-site.
Yochum states the model has proven successful in meeting family needs in these communities.

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Story summary

Bright Horizons operates 24-hour daycare centers in Indiana and Kentucky to support parents working night shifts at nearby Toyota plants.
Amanda Yochum, Bright Horizons regional manager, says a daytime-like routine keeps children included.
Centers offer outdoor play, meals, and mindfulness programs as children adapt to parents' schedules.
The centers provide developmental screenings and health services on-site.
Yochum states the model has proven successful in meeting family needs in these communities.