FAQ's

Some questions can only be answered when you visit us. Others, you'll find right here.

How flexible are Bright Beginning programs?
We offer an all day program. Our operating hours are from 6:30am-6:30pm with daily activities beginning at 9am. You may choose the schedule that works best for your child. Children can come to Bright Beginning for as few as two or as many as five days a week.

How will I know what is happening during my child’s day?
You are always welcome to visit or call during the day, and when you pick up your child, you will receive a Daily Activity Report. Your child’s teacher will note how long they napped, what portion of their lunch they ate, etc. Their teacher will also describe all of the fun activities that your child and their friends participated in, and there will always be a little note from teacher to parent regarding a special moment of their day.

How will I know that my child is safe while I am at work?
Bright Beginning's primary commitment is to the safety and security of your child. All faculty members are First Aid and CPR trained twice annually. Visitors are required to present identification and register in the Visitor Log. Alternate caregivers, authorized by children’s parents, must present identification.

May I visit my child during their day?
Absolutely! Feel free to join him at lunchtime, playtime, anytime! We encourage and support the home and community partnership. We have several opportunities for families to be involved in their child’s preschool day.

How does our small school environment provide a better experience for my child?
At Bright Beginning you are our family. Your child and family will experience a personal relationship and dedication to your family’s needs. We have smaller classroom enrollment, low teacher to child ratios and a personal family feel with a professional edge. We are able to focus on each individual child’s needs; we believe that in order to better serve our families, we must truly know who it is we serve.

Will my child be challenged academically at Bright Beginning? I want to know that he or she is prepared for kindergarten.
Yes. At Bright Beginning we think the best academic preparation is to encourage your child’s enthusiasm for learning. We teach children HOW to think and not WHAT to think. Our teachers have a keen interest in your child’s success. They create lesson plans based on Developmental Guidelines and monthly themes. By providing individual attention in a small group setting, Bright Beginning teachers nurture each child’s confidence. Learning to ask questions, discovering cause and effect, negotiating fair play and making new friends are all academic building blocks at Bright Beginning. Our goal is to focus on educating the whole child, paying attention to their physical, emotional, social and cognitive growth.

How do Bright Beginning teachers prepare for the classroom setting?
Each of Bright Beginning’s faculty is made up of warm and nurturing teachers with a combination of formal education and experience. Bright Beginning teachers are:

• Chosen for their ability to engage children warmly in the learning process through the use of effective and unique lesson plans.

• Required to fulfill education andr experience requirements.

• Required to complete a continued training series developed specifically for Bright Beginning teachers. This unique program coaches teachers in the areas of health and safety, curriculum, developmental guidelines and enrichment programs.

Do children go outside every day?
Bright Beginning's playground is considered an extension of the classroom. In addition to running, jumping and climbing, teachers plan nature walks, picnics and other outdoor learning opportunities. Weather permitting, children play outside every day!

What security measures are taken when releasing children?
Bright Beginning has a written sign-in / sign-out log. With a parent or guardian’s permission only, a child may be released to an alternate caregiver who presents a picture ID.

What is the teacher-to-child ratio?
Ratios vary by classroom and we follow state ratio requirements. For our two year olds, we keep our ratio at 1:3, for our three and four year old group the ratio is 1:6 and for our four and five year old group our ratio is 1:8

Do children receive a report card?
We consistently communicate with parents regarding their children's development. We provide parents with a quarterly progress report called an Individual Learning Objectives Summary, which tracks your child's progress along with their program's learning objectives. Parents and teachers also get together two times a year for a formal conference; however, teachers are available every day to answer questions.

Does Bright Beginning provide meals and snacks?
Yes, we provide breakfast, lunch and two snacks throughout the day.

What if my child is allergic to certain types of foods?
We require that parents alert us to allergies for inclusion in the child's medical file. Based on the prohibited foods, an allergy plan is created and the child's teachers are alerted. When a food on a child's prohibited list is served, the child receives a substitution.

Do the children go on any field trips?
Yes, we occasionally take certain classes outside the Center to enrich the learning experience. All field trip destinations are appropriate for small children. And we follow very strict procedures to ensure safety and security while your child's class is out of the building.

Do you require parents to volunteer their time at school?
Parents are not required to volunteer at the school, but we do encourage parental involvement at the convenience of the parents.

What is the tuition and how is it paid?
Tuition is due monthly in advance and is due by the first on each month. We accept personal checks.