WELCOME
TO THE
BRIGHT START
FAMILY!
Where Every Child Receives Quality Care And Education
WELCOME
TO THE
BRIGHT START
FAMILY!
Where Every Child Receives Quality Care And Education
WELCOME
TO THE
BRIGHT START
FAMILY!
Where Every Child Receives Quality Care And Education

Preschool & Child Care Ministry Serving Columbus, IN

Livestream Video Lets You Check-In On Your Child

Take advantage of PB&J® technology in every classroom, which allows you to tune in and see your child in action whenever you want. Feel confident watching our nurturing teachers give your child the quality care they deserve.
Livestream Video Lets You Check-In On Your Child
You Get Daily Updates Right At Your Fingertips

Enjoy Daily Updates Right At Your Fingertips

Receive real-time updates about your child’s meals, naps, and more with your convenient Procare® parent app. Enjoy open, direct, and instant communication with your child’s teachers, plus adorable daily pictures.

Dedicated Teachers Provide Quality Care & Focused Attention

Your child will excel in their growth and development as they are guided by teachers who are caring and passionate about their job. With 21+ years of Early Childhood Experience, the Director, Amanda Clapp guides the Bright Start team to provide the quality care and education your child deserves.
Dedicated Teachers Provide Quality Care & Focused Attention
Enjoy The Bright Start Approach To Learning

Enjoy the Bright Start Approach to Learning

We have created a curriculum for all classrooms with activities that are designed to be different, flexible, and encourage active hands-on learning because all children are unique with individual abilities. This allows each child the freedom and opportunity to develop at their own pace.

Feel Confident Your Child Will Be Ready For Kindergarten

By incorporating the “Foundations” in our early learning curriculum, our program excels in these 3 key areas:

Assessments Give You A Clear Perspective Into Your Child’s Growth & Development

By using an assessment tool created by the state of Indiana to ensure Kindergarten readiness through the “Foundations,” our teachers focus on each child’s developmental progress. This allows teachers to create curriculum based on where each child is developmentally to ensure all stages of development are being met.

Teachers Provide Different Levels Of Educational Content Based On Your Child’s Needs

Because the “Foundations” are developmental skills that build upon each other, teachers are able to create one activity for the children and manipulate that activity to meet the individual developmental needs of each child

Our Focus Goes Beyond Your Child’s Educational Development

We understand that in order for a young child to be successful it is important to focus on the entirety of all growth and developmental areas. All curriculum tools used are based on research and best practices that focus on the following benchmarks: English/Language, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, art, Creative Arts, Social/Emotional, Large/Small motor, Personal Care and Safety.

Feel Confident Your Child Will Be Ready For Kindergarten

By incorporating the “Foundations” in our early learning curriculum, our program excels in these 3 key areas:

Assessments Give You A Clear Perspective Into Your Child’s Growth & Development

By using an assessment tool created by the state of Indiana to ensure Kindergarten readiness through the “Foundations,” our teachers focus on each child’s developmental progress. This allows teachers to create curriculum based on where each child is developmentally to ensure all stages of development are being met.

Teachers Provide Different Levels Of Educational Content Based On Your Child’s Needs

Because the “Foundations” are developmental skills that build upon each other, teachers are able to create one activity for the children and manipulate that activity to meet the individual developmental needs of each child

Our Focus Goes Beyond Your Child’s Educational Development

We understand that in order for a young child to be successful it is important to focus on the entirety of all growth and developmental areas. All curriculum tools used are based on research and best practices that focus on the following benchmarks: English/Language, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, art, Creative Arts, Social/Emotional, Large/Small motor, Personal Care and Safety.

Watch Your Family Grow With Us

At Bright Start, we understand the value of relationships and longevity. Enrolled families enjoy the security of knowing any future children will have a spot.
Watch Your Family Grow With Us

Enjoy Peace Of Mind

For Your Growing Family

Future Siblings of Your Enrolled Child

Are Guaranteed A Spot

Your Child Will Enjoy Lots Of Room To Play

Your Child Will Enjoy Lots Of Room To Play

Our classrooms are large and spacious with developmentally appropriate play centers and toys. Each classroom has an atmosphere that is fun and inviting to the children. No matter what their age, your child has a classroom setup designed just for them that invites them into a fun world of meaningful play.

Your Child Plays & Explores Outdoors Twice A Day

Your child has the freedom to run, jump, and play in the fresh air. They get outdoors with their class twice a day to climb our playset, ride around the track, and engage in large motor activities for healthy development and fun.

Your Child Plays & Explores Outdoors Twice A Day
The Indoor Gym Features A Slide, Ball Pit, & More

The Indoor Gym Features A Slide, Ball Pit, & More

Rainy days won’t stop your little adventurer! Our indoor playground features a slide, ball pit, mini rock-climbing wall, carpeted roads, and lots more to help build those crucial gross motor skills whatever the weather.

Sibling Discount!

Save Up To $2000 A Year!

$20 off weekly tuition when you enroll 2 siblings; $30 off with 3; & $40 off with 4

Available only if family enrolls full time.

We Love Referrals!

$50 For Referrals

Families will receive a $50 credit on tuition each time a family you refer enrolls.

Reduce The Cost Of Child Care

Hear What Parents Have To Say...

"They do a great job keeping the kids entertained and constantly learning new things"
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My son loves all his friends and teachers here. They do a great job keeping the kids entertained and constantly learning new things. You can tell all the teachers love the kids and really enjoy working there. Even through COVID they did everything they could to stay open as long as possible. Bright Start put protocols in place and stayed open much longer than many other places locally. It was a great help for working parents to know that they still had childcare available.

- Samantha M Wells

"They incorporate education into the day and not just "watch the kids""
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They incorporate education into the day and not just "watch the kids". My son is very very shy and clings to me almost at all times and his teachers have made him feel comfortable and safe. I have no worries about my child throughout the day when I leave him here. The teachers who run the daycare are amazing!! They have never once forgotten who i was there to get, their name, and what room they were in. They run a really good, caring, and trustworthy daycare.

- Ashlie Murray

"I have 3 kids ranging in ages 7 months to 4 years and they absolutely love everyone at bright start!"
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I have 3 kids ranging in ages 7 months to 4 years and they absolutely love everyone at bright start! They are learning so many new things and having fun. The staff feels like family and Miss Amanda is absolutely the most hard working and caring owner! Can't recommend enough!!!

- Jenn Lampert

"They are so informative and caring and I trust leaving my everything with them!"
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We just started going to Bright Start and I must say we love them. Our daughter loves her teachers Mindy and Madison! They are so informative and caring and I trust leaving my everything with them! We highly reccomend this amazing place!

- Rebekah Louise Case

"The caregivers are so kind and loving you can tell they all truly care."
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My little Leo loves being here during the day. The caregivers are so kind and loving you can tell they all truly care. I have piece of mind when I drop him off knowing he’s in great hands.

My son has been in both the nursery and 1 year old room. All of the staff are absolutely great with him!

- Andi Broerman

"I can’t describe how truly comforting it is, knowing he LOVES going to Bright Start!"
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I can’t describe how truly comforting it is, knowing he LOVES going to Bright Start! He was talking about his friends there; so sweet. Thank you Amanda and Staff for making such a fun and friendly environment to nurture our little ones! And I really can’t thank you enough for the updates throughout the day with details on how our little one is doing and what he’s eating, etc. Its like we get to be part of his day even though we’re apart. We all adore you! Thanks for being the perfect caregivers!

- Aaron Kingsbury

"I love getting pictures everyday and hearing how caring the staff is with Arlo."
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BrightStart has been such a blessing for my family. Arlo has been going there since he was an infant and he is so happy and comfortable there. The teachers are AMAZING and always greet him in the hallway. The curriculum is thorough, structured, and takes emotional growth into consideration. I love getting pictures everyday and hearing how caring the staff is with Arlo. I love the atmosphere and how close everyone is.

- Amanda Brook Ahrens

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Infants

Infant / early toddler

6 Weeks - 18 Months

Toddler

1 ½ - 2 ½ years

Early Preschool

2 ½ - 3 ½ years

Preschool

3 ½ - 4 ½ years

Pre-K

4 ½ - 5 ½ years