Welcome to the
Early Pre-School &
Pre-School Program
Where Your child’s love for learning
is nurtured and grows

Welcome to the

Early Pre-School &

Pre-School Program

Where Your child’s love for learning is nurtured and grows

Early Pre-School 2 ½ - 3 ½ Years | Pre-School 3 ½ - 4 ½ Years | Serving Columbus, IN

The Indoor Gym is an excellent way to help build Gross Motor Skills

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.

Dedicated Teachers Nurture Your child’s Potential

Our teachers help your child create lasting experiences and knowledge every day. Teachers provide your child with new discoveries in the classrooms to help your child unlock their passion for learning.

All teachers hold the following top-level certifications:

Join Your Child’s Class With Live Stream Video!

PB&J® Live Stream Video allows you to check in on your child from anywhere, anytime. Feel confident and enjoy the transparency that comes with care that invites you into the classroom to watch your child excel cognitively and socially every day.
Tasty Snacks Keep Their Mind & Body Nourished

Healthy Snacks Keep Their Mind & Body Nourished

Your child enjoys 2 yummy, healthy, and energizing snacks to fuel their important learning and playtime. Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with safe, peanut-free environments and nutrition built into the cost of your tuition.
Connected & In Control With Your Convenient Parent App

Stay Connected & Informed With Your Convenient Parent Engagement App

There’s no need to worry about your child as teachers provide you with updates through the day regarding their activities and meals, pictures and the ability to direct message through the Procare® parent engagement app.

Cameras, CPR-Certified Teachers, & More Protect your child’s Well-Being

Have peace of mind knowing all aspects of your child’s safety are the top priority. Restricted access controls, fenced-in yards, security cameras, and CPR-certified teachers keep a watchful and protective eye over your child, so they stay happy and safe.
Powerful Cleaning Protocols Protect Your Child’s Health

Daily Cleaning and Sanitization Protocols help Protect Your Child’s Health

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

Early Pre-school (2 ½ - 3 ½ Years)

Your Child will grow with our engaging curriculum

Your child experiences engaging classroom activities and lessons with a focus on Indiana’s Early Learning Foundations. Quality curriculum, hands-on play, and energizing subjects boost your child’s interest and excitement for learning. Some highlights include:

Self-help Skills

They will learn confidence as they grow in their self-help skills.

Pre-Reading & Writing

They explore books and draw pictures expressing ideas, readying them for more advanced reading and writing skills.

Early Math & Science

They learn to count numbers and investigate the world around them, keeping them curious about learning.

Social-Emotional Learning

They develop empathy, express feelings through words, make new friends, and collaborate with others.

Physical & Motor Development

They develop coordination, balance, and control of their body to thrive in future sports and hands-on activities successfully.

Your Child Builds Their Social-Emotional Toolkit

Your Child Builds Their Social-Emotional Skills

Teachers guide your child through redirection and positive reinforcement techniques to build their social-emotional skills. Your child learns to self-regulate, and communicate their needs so they can grow in confidence.

Sunshine & Outdoor Play 2 Times A Day

Your little one stays energized for learning by getting their body active and their heart pumping with outdoor play twice daily. A play structure, pedal path, outdoor activities, and more keep them exploring, moving, and connecting with nature every day.

Pre-school (3 ½ - 4 ½ Years)

Your child will be eager and ready to learn

Your child experiences engaging classroom activities and lessons with a focus on Indiana’s Early Learning Foundations. Quality curriculum, hands-on play, and energizing subjects boost your child’s interest and excitement for learning. Some highlights include:

Self-help Skills

They will learn confidence as they grow in their self-help skills.

Pre-Reading & Writing

They learn to understand, use pictures, and letters to interact with stories.

Early Math & Science

Your child becomes a skilled counter and investigator so they easily grasp new topics and concepts in their future schooling.

Social-Emotional Learning

They learn to control their emotions, use classroom behaviors, and self-regulate. They become start to become a problem-solver, collaborator, and communicator for strong relationships in the future.

Physical & Motor Development

They continue to develop coordination, balance, and control of their body to thrive in future sports and hands-on activities successfully

Self-Regulation, Conflict Resolution, & Communication Skills!

Loving teachers use effective strategies to guide your child through self-regulation, conflict resolution, and communication skills. Your child lays a solid social foundation to establish future healthy relationships, make responsible decisions, and collaborate with others.

Personalized lesson plans based on your child’s growth and development.

Our teachers focus on each child’s development progress. This allows teachers to create enriching curriculum based on where each child is developmentally to ensure all stages of development are being met.

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"

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""

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!"

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!"

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."

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!"

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."

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

Your Child’s Learning
Journey Is Off To
A Bright Start