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  • Welcome to Bright Start

    Child Care & Preschool

    For more than two decades, Bright Start Child Care & Preschool has provided Homewood families with a safe, nurturing, Christian-based environment for learning and growth. Our age-appropriate programs help children build confidence, curiosity, strong relationships, and the foundational skills they need for school and life.

    From infants through school-age children, our caring teachers combine purposeful play, hands-on exploration, early literacy, creative learning, and Christian values in classrooms designed for each stage of development.

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    • Secure & Safe

      Safety First – Our #1 Priority – Our child care center strives to provide a safe and clean environment for your child every single day. Parents want the peace of mind of knowing that every effort is being made to keep their child safe, happy, and healthy. At Bright Start, our safety standards are constantly being reviewed for enforcement and improvement.

    • Curriculum

      Our child care center offers the Creative Curriculum, which is aligned with the state of Illinois’ Early Learning Standards. We also offer the A-Beka Curriculum which helps to strengthen and enforce phonics and reading in young children.

    • Educational Trips

      We offer educational field trips which enhance the thematic learning subject.

    • Reading & Phonics

      Bright Start ensures that each child is read too throughout the day at early ages and older children are taught to read high-frequency words.

    • Our Pupils

      # of Students in the Center

    • Teaching Hours

      Minimum # of Continuous Education per Teacher per Year

    • Satisfied Parents

      Number of Families since 2003

    • Meals Per Year

      Meals and Snacks Served per Child

  • Our Classes

    Our child care program has seven dedicated classes
  • We provided seven classes with eight to twenty children each aged 6 weeks to twelve years of age.

  • Bright Start was established in 2003 in Homewood, Il. Each classroom, from infants to school-age children, has age-appropriate environments to encourage children to learn, play, and explore. Furthermore, we also strive to surpass the regulations mandated by DCFS. What makes us unique is our Christian based curriculum and the integration of the Bible and prayer. We strongly feel these are key aspects to introduce to children beginning at a young age.

    • Blooming Babies
      Class name
      • 6-52
        Weeks Old
      • 12
        Class size
    • Toting Tots
      Class name
      • 1-2
        Year olds
      • 12
        Class size
    • Terrific Two's
      Class name
      • 2-3
        Year olds
      • 16
        Class size
    • Little Einsteins
      Class name
      • 2-3.5
        Year olds
      • 8
        Class size
    • Discovery Kids
      Class Name
      • 3-4
        Years old
      • 20
        Class size
    • Shooting Stars
      Classroom
      • 4-5
        Years old
      • 20
        Class size
    • Kindergarten
      Crayola Kids
      • 5-6
        Years old
      • 12-15
        Class Size
    • Bright Start Rockers
      Class name
      • 5-12
        Years old
      • 15
        Class Size

  • Proudly serving Homewood families since 2003. Our goal is to create a environment that engages each child physically, mentally and spirtually.

    Child Care Center Highlights…

    • Loving Christian Environment
    • Comprehensive assessment on individual child's progression
    • Educational field trips and school presentations
    • Creative Curriculum & A-Beka Curriculum
    • Learning program with after-school care
    • Computer Area
    • Opportunities to carry out scientific investigations
    • Positive learning environment for your child
    • Learning & Fun

      Children learn via Creative Curriculum themes

    • Healthy Meals

      Hot and Nutritious Meal Served

    • Friendly Place

      Family Environment / Parental Involvement

    • Children Safety

      Cameras Onsite / Doors Secured

  • Meet Our Staff

    With education and experience in early childhood care

  • Our staff consists of a Director, two Assistant Directors, two Master Teachers for the Pre-K Rooms, six lead teachers, and a number of co-teachers and assistant teachers.

  • Our teachers are selected because of their love for children first and foremost.  All teachers meet the qualifications per DCFS and go above and beyond to attend continuous education classes.

    • The staff at Bright Start are kind, attentive, and professional. When I had to return to work I was very distraught to leave my son. The staff was amazing in my son’s and my transition. On Monday morning when we walked in, the infant room teacher took him and started talking to him and immediately got him to smile. She have me a hug and told me to call any time, she even called me at work to tell me how wonderful my son has been.

      Amanda Weichinger

    • The facility is very clean and well furnished with age-appropriate toys including an indoor and outdoor play area. Also the tuition is very competitive for the area and quality of facility. I highly recommend Bright Start.

      Amanda Weichinger

    • I love this place they take the time out n work with your child, my son know how to tie his shoes and he is only 3yrs old, the teachers are great..they cost but hey education is key..

      Google User

    • This is a wonderful daycare. I know when I send my son I have nothing to worry about. He has learned so much during the year he has been there so far.

      Google User

  • Contact Us

    Our postal address and contact details
    • Postal Address

      Bright Start Child Care & Preschool
      1800 Ridge Road
      Homewood, IL 60430

    • Phone & E-mail

      Phone: 1-708-922-9000
      Fax: 1-708-922-9090
      office@brightstartchildcare.net

    • Business Hours

      Monday – Friday
      7:00 am – 6:00 pm
      8:00 am – 5 pm (Office Hours)

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About Us
Bright Start Child Care offers a Christian nurturing environment for all children.
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Bright Start offers:
  • Friendly and welcoming place
  • Science and art classes
  • Positive learning environment
  • Educational field trips
  • Writing and reading classes
  • Science and art classes

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