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About BBDS

Madison Private Early Education: Our Story & Team

The personal attention you'd want from a nanny, plus friends to grow with, a real curriculum and a team of teachers. Eight children. Two teachers. A genuine connection to your family.

Valley Woods classroom with activity tables, toys, and a bright window

Our story

Founded by Sarah, built on connection

In 2002, Sarah founded Bright Beginnings Day School to give families an exceptional early education program and real peace of mind. Today, our six sites in west Madison and Verona carry that purpose forward: a private, high-caliber program. The personal attention you'd want from a nanny, plus friends to grow with, a real curriculum and a team of teachers. With 2 teachers and 8 children, our teaching teams have the time to truly know each child and stay closely connected with parents. It is the Bright Beginnings Difference — continuity of care, meaningful connection, and a strong foundation for growing independence.

Sarah, Founder and Executive Director

Our standards

Safe, clean, and carefully checked

State licensed

All six sites are state licensed. Five of our six sites are City of Madison accredited. Holt Circle is working toward City of Madison affiliation.

Regular visits

Our sites are visited regularly by child care professionals.

Safety checks

Ongoing safety checks keep every space ready for little explorers.

Staff training

Our teachers keep learning through ongoing training.

Cleanliness

Clean, cared-for sites — every single day.

Our team

The people who know your child

Our teachers come from a variety of educational backgrounds, but they all have a few things in common: a love for education, a passion for teaching and a dedication to providing the best possible environment and learning experience for your children.

Leadership

Portrait of Miss Sarah

Miss Sarah

Founder / Director of Operations / Owner

Portrait of Mr. Jonathan

Mr. Jonathan

Director of Marketing & Finance / Owner

Portrait of Miss Ashley

Miss Ashley

Assistant Director & Interim Lead Teacher, BBDS1 · 13+ years with BBDS

Lead teachers

Portrait of Miss Lexi

Miss Lexi

Lead Teacher, BBDS1

Portrait of Miss Naomi

Miss Naomi

Lead Teacher, BBDS2

Portrait of Miss Missy

Miss Missy

Lead Teacher, BBDS3

Portrait of Miss Emma

Miss Emma

Lead Teacher, BBDS4

Portrait of Miss Karleigha

Miss Karleigha

Lead Teacher, BBDS5

Portrait of Miss Alisha

Miss Alisha

Lead Teacher, BBDS6

Assistant teachers

Portrait of Miss Emily

Miss Emily

Assistant Teacher

Portrait of Miss Niki

Miss Niki

Assistant Teacher

Portrait of Miss Erin

Miss Erin

Assistant Teacher

Portrait of Miss Yawie

Miss Yawie

Assistant Teacher

Portrait of Miss Victoria

Miss Victoria

Assistant Teacher

Portrait of Miss Bianca

Miss Bianca

Assistant Teacher

Portrait of Miss Indy

Miss Indy

Assistant Teacher

Portrait of Miss Kristine

Miss Kristine

Assistant Teacher

Meet the team in person: schedule a tour →

Come see Bright Beginnings

Meet our teachers, see a classroom and ask every question you have. A tour is the best way to feel the Bright Beginnings Difference.

Castle Pines classroom with a low activity table, toys, and wall displays

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