Everything you want to know about Bright Beginnings

Bright Beginnings is a private, small-group early education program founded in 2002 by Sarah. We have six learning sites in west Madison and Verona, and every group has 2 teachers with 8 children.

Most centers care for large numbers of children. At Bright Beginnings every group is just 8 children with 2 teachers, so teachers truly know each child. It is a private, high-caliber program where learning is focused on your child.

Many of our families are the kind who would otherwise hire a nanny. The personal attention you'd want from a nanny, plus friends to grow with, a real curriculum and a team of teachers.

It is the heart of the Bright Beginnings Difference. Seven pillars guide everything we do: Communication, Boundaries, Environment, Relationships and Connection, Education and Learning, Emotional Security, and Pride of Work.

Children from 8 weeks to 6 years old (through kindergarten age).

Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 5:30pm, at all six sites.

2 teachers with every group of 8 children, at every site.

With only 8 children and 2 teachers, every child gets real one-on-one attention. Teachers know each child's needs, personality and pace, and can build learning around them.

We have six sites in west Madison and Verona: BBDS1 Holt Circle, 933 S Holt Circle, Madison. BBDS2 Applewood Drive, 7069 Applewood Drive, Madison. BBDS3 Morraine View, 1109 Morraine View Drive, Madison. BBDS4 Valley Woods, 3428 Valley Woods Drive, Verona. BBDS5 Castle Pines, 8402 Castle Pines Drive, Madison. BBDS6 Kempfer Lane, 7714 Kempfer Lane, Verona.

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All six sites are state licensed. Five of our six sites are City of Madison accredited. Holt Circle (BBDS1) is state licensed and working toward City of Madison affiliation.

Schedule a tour and tell us your location and start date. We will help you find the site that fits your family best.

We share photos and updates from every site daily, so families can see what their children are doing and learning.

Children learn through the full spectrum of age-appropriate play, which builds leadership, compassion and confidence. Our spaces are set up on purpose for each age, and children also explore on community outings.

Yes. Protected nap time and a dependable daily structure help children feel secure and grow in responsibility and independence.

Our teachers have two-way conversations with every child, including nonverbal children, so every child's needs are understood and met.

We are now accepting applications for January and summer.

Step 1: Schedule a Tour to meet our teachers and see a site. Step 2: Join the Wait List with a separate form for each child. We will reach out about the right site and start date for your family.

Yes. The wait list application fee is $102 per child.

Call us at (608) 335-8808 or ask during your tour, and we will walk you through it.

Call (608) 335-8808 or email info@brightbeginningsdayschool.com.

We are always glad to hear from caring, dedicated teachers. Apply through our careers form.