For parents
Madison Child Care Parent Resources
We keep you close to your child's day and invite you into the traditions that make BBDS special.

Staying connected
You'll always know how the day went
Daily Boards
Daily Boards at each location keep you up to date on your child's day.
Notes
Personal notes about your child's day.
Emails
Updates and reminders right in your inbox.
The Buzz
Our blog with news, events, and ideas for home.
Events & traditions
Moments we look forward to all year

Annual Art Show
A gallery of our little artists' work — a tradition running 11+ years.
Cookies & Cocoa
A cozy get-together for families.
Read-In
A day celebrating books and reading together.
Disguise-a-Turkey contest
Families get creative helping a paper turkey hide.
This year: the GLOW Garden Party Art Show, Thursday, October 15 at BBDS6. See the Art Show post →
Refer a friend
Refer a family that enrolls and we'll give you $100 or waive your $100 annual enrollment fee.
Send us a referral →
Calendar
Closures & holidays
- Thu, Oct 15GLOW Garden Party Art Show at BBDS6See The Buzz for times
- Fri, Nov 6In-Service DayClosed
- Thu–Fri, Nov 26–27Thanksgiving HolidayClosed
- Mon–Wed, Dec 21–23Winter VacationClosed
- Thu–Fri, Dec 24–25Christmas Holiday BreakClosed
- Mon–Wed, Dec 28–30Winter VacationClosed
- Thu–Fri, Dec 31–Jan 1New Year's HolidayClosed
Parent testimonials
In parents' own words
“My son loves BBDS! We tried switching daycares for a couple months and my son hated the new daycare. We switched back and he was all smiles again.”
“Love the convenience of having BBDS in the neighborhood. The teachers are great and it's awesome to be able to walk/take wagon rides to pick up my child.”
“Love the teachers and the mixed ages because it helps her learn!”
“We have been very happy with the care provided by Bright Beginnings. Their communication has been fantastic and they always give us an update at the end of the day.”
“We love the loving, home-style environment!”
“We trust BBDS and teachers wholeheartedly when it comes to caring for our kids. I wouldn't consider putting them in anyone else's care–they are the best.”
“Bright Beginnings is an amazing asset to the community. We absolutely love Bright Beginnings and don't know what we would do without them!”
“The environment is wonderful, the warmth and comfort of a home environment with the structure and educational elements of a school. The best balance for our kiddo.”
“Love the home-like feeling. Lot of outdoor play and backyard walks in a great neighborhood. Focus on learning! We love this!”
“Just a heartfelt thank you for everything all the teachers do for our child. It has been a blessing to know she's in such good hands when we work.”
“The staff at BBDS are great at keeping us informed and involved.”
“Can't imagine having anyone else care for our son. Lucky to have such loving and caring staff.”
“Finding a daycare provider for our son was one of the most stressful part of becoming a new parent. However, on our first visit to Bright Beginnings, we knew we had found a special place.”
“I can't imagine our world without BBDS now. Our daughter loves being at school and is flourishing in their care.”
“My husband and I really appreciate their focus on play, learning, and social interactions what are built into their curriculum. Bright Beginnings is a GREAT program.”
“We love that our son gets the best of both worlds in terms of having a school-like atmosphere in a small home-like setting. I'm constantly impressed by what he learns and does at school.”
“Places like Bright Beginnings are rare to find! It's a true gem in the Madison childcare market and we feel so lucky to have a place for our daughter where we know she is happy, learn a lot and is nurtured.”
“Thanks to you and your staff for giving us peace of mind each and every day of the week that [our child] is with you all. We feel blessed that we found you.”
“I don't often get a chance to say thank you for running such an amazing program! I can tell [my son] is very happy being a part of the Bright Beginnings family and I'm very fortunate to have found you guys! So Thanks!!”
“We love BBDS! Alisha and the other teachers give such personal attention to my child, helping her with potty training, learning age appropriate concepts and learning social skills with the other kids.”
“BBDS 6 does a great job. We have had multiple kids at BBDS for 8+ years and it has been excellent.”
“We live in the neighborhood and we really enjoy BBDS 6 and feel lucky our daughter gets to go there.”

