Prepare Your Child
For A Bright Future Of Learning
With A Bright Start Program
About Bright Start Child Care Ministry
A locally Owned and Operated
Preschool Serving Columbus, IN
Director, Amanda Clapp has 20+ years of experience working in the field of Early Childhood Education. 3 of these years were spent working for the state of Indiana as a Child Care Licensing Consultant. During this time she realized there was a lack of quality childcare within her community. Born and raised in Columbus, she wanted more for the kids within her hometown.
Amanda and her team are dedicated to providing a high-quality childcare environment that nurtures the “Whole Child.” This way your child effortlessly grows physically, emotionally, socially, intellectually, and spiritually.
Amanda and your child’s teachers understand the importance of get to know you and your family, so you feel comfortable, welcome, and at home each and every day.
A Mission To Serve The Whole Child
Watch your little learner grow as teachers nurture the “Whole Child”. In an environment that encourages their development—physically, emotionally, socially, intellectually, and spiritually—they build the skills they need to succeed.
Transparent Partnerships Support The Whole Family
Our passionate, dedicated teachers keep an open dialogue with you to build a partnership for your child’s early success. With regular communication, you have the power and voice to see and ensure your child receives the support they deserve.
Spacious classrooms that nurture your child
In each classroom, an environment has been created that allows children to feel safe and comfortable expressing themselves. Teachers provide daily activities that will challenge your child’s mind, as well as support physically, emotional, social and intellectual needs.
An Engaging Curriculum Supports Your Child’s Kindergarten Readiness
With an action-packed curriculum, your child wakes up inspired and energized to discover new learnings every day. With a focus on Indiana’s Early Learning Foundations our curriculum keeps learning engaging and helps them transition into kindergarten seamlessly as they build:
Self-help Skills
They learn to confidently preform self-help skills need for the independent Kindergarten.
Reading & Writing Skills
They learn the beginning concepts of reading and to writing allowing them to excel in kindergarten.
Math & Science Skills
They become super-investigators learning to count, experiment, and problem-solve.
Social-Emotional Skills
They learn to collaborate, manage their emotions, develop manners, and resolve conflicts to build relationships.
Diversity Of Skills Through
Creative Arts
Enrichments including art, music, and movement allows your child to diversify their interests and lifelong passions early on.
Our Quality Teachers Nurture Early Development
Teachers undergo a wealth of training and programs to take your child’s learning to the next level. Teachers expertly help your child feel comfortable in their classroom so they stay eager and hungry to learn every day.
Your Child’s Learning
Journey Is Off To
A Bright Start
Explore Our Programs
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
