Bright Beginnings is home-based childcare in a unique setting. The house was purchased for the sole purpose of creating a quality child centered environment with the warmth and comfort of home. The day is spent following a schedule that incorporates structured group activities as well as time for independent discovery.
Creativity and imagination...
At Bright Beginnings there are many activity centers to choose from. Each is filled with carefully selected items chosen with the goal of creating an environment rich in opportunity for imaginative play. To create variety and maintain interest, new items are rotated regularly.
Independence and self-help...
Children are encouraged to be independent and take charge of their day. Self-help skills are taught starting at a young age and many times older children assume the role of 'teacher' with the younger children.
Conflict and problem solving...
Children are expected to be respectful of their friends and to actively participate in conflict resolution. Second Step is a supplemental curriculum used to aide in this process. Second Step teaches empathy, problem solving, and anger management. Mixing ages...
Being a part of a group with mixed ages has advantages for all children. It allows the older children to mentor the younger children and take on a leadership role within the group. On the other end of the spectrum the younger children are in a position to learn from the older children by watching their example and following their cues.
Quality care...
There are two providers working at Bright Beginnings.
* Erin
Erin attended Metropolitan State University majoring in Early Childhood Studies and is the primary license holder at the daycare. She has six years of childcare experience at Bright Beginnings and another two years working in the Mahtomedi School District in the before and after school program.
* Amy
Amy has been with Bright Beginnings since early 2011. She has several years of childcare experience in an informal setting as well as training with Erin at Bright Beginnings.
Together the providers work hard to provide a high quality early childhood experience for the children in their care by staying current with trainings and seeking opportunites for continuing education on early childhood topics.
