Welcome to the
Pre-k Program
Watch your child master the
skills needed for kindergarten

Welcome to the

Pre-k Program

Watch your child master the skills needed for kindergarten

Pre-K | 4½ - 5½ Years | Serving Columbus, IN

A Dedicated Staff That Knows Your Family’s Needs

Staff greet your child with the warmth they need to feel comfortable and part of their community. Family’s enjoy our welcoming open-door policy so crucial transition times in your child’s life feels seamless.

Your Child Gains All The Skills They Need For School

With a engaging curriculum that focuses on Indiana’s Early Learning Foundations, your child develops the essential knowledge and abilities needed to master the skills for kindergarten including:

Reading & Writing Skills

They read books, write independently, and take these literacy skills to confidently step into kindergarten.

Math & Science Skills

They become a number expert, investigate their world, and build an early passion for learning.

Social-Emotional Foundations

They make their own choices, identify their emotions, build relationships, and solve conflicts on their own.

Diversity Of Skills Through Creative Arts

They tap into their creativity and discover a whole new world of passions.

Excellent Teachers support your Pre-K Learner

Teachers undergo a wealth of training on learning techniques that keep your child excited about learning. Watch your child become a confident student who is ready for kindergarten.

Personalized Lessons For Extra Guidance & Support

Whether they effortlessly master new topics or need extra time on tricky tasks, our teachers meet each child’s needs. By tracking each child’s developmental and educational growth our teachers tailor lessons to help each child reach their next steps.

Self-Regulation, Expression, & Social-Emotional Learning

Your little one builds timeless and impactful life skills from teachers who use redirection, positive reinforcement, and so much more. Watch them become master communicators, effortlessly regulate their emotions, and maturely resolve conflicts all on their own.

Livestream Video Lets You Check-In

Take advantage of PB&J® technology in every classroom, allowing you to tune in and see your Pre-K child in action. Feel confident watching our teachers guide and teach your child in a positive caring environment.

Instant Communication & Daily Updates With Your Procare® App

With your Procare® parent communication app, you always feel connected to your child. You receive real-time updates about your child’s meals, activities, and progress. Plus, instantly message teachers to solve questions and concerns in just minutes.
Instant Communication & Daily Updates With Your Procare® App
Free Wholesome Snacks Fuel Their Minds & Bodies

Free Wholesome Snacks Fuel Their Minds & Bodies

At no extra cost, your child enjoys a nutritious AM snack to energize their mornings and a PM snack to power through their big day of learning. Feel confident knowing they stay safe in a peanut-free environment every day.

Fresh Air, Sunshine, & Outdoor Play Twice Daily

Your child loves running, jumping, and playing in our outdoor play area. Children enjoy our playset, peddle path, and more, as they get active, burn off steam, and build crucial motor skills, all while having fun.

An Indoor Gym full of fun!

Our indoor gym includes a ball pit, slide, carpet road for driving, and a rock-climbing wall so that your child always has the opportunity to build crucial motor skills and soak up the fun, rain or shine.

Daily cleaning and Sanitization to help prevent sickness

Diligent staff give all toys, furniture, and play areas daily deep cleaning to remove harmful bacteria.

CCTV Cameras, CPR-Certified Teachers, & More Protect Them

Strict safety measures continuously watch over every aspect of your child’s safety. CCTV cameras, fenced-in yards, and CPR-certified teachers add an extra level of protection to safeguard them from the moment you drop them off.
CCTV Cameras, CPR-Certified Teachers, & More Protect Them

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.

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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