

Bright Start provides a loving and safe Christian environment for children, preparing them for a lifelong love of learning and aiding the transition into kindergarten.
Our goals are to help each child:
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Learn social skills
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Share equipment and adult attention
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Grow in verbal expression
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Make a smooth transition from home to school
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Clean up after oneself
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Improve ability to complete tasks
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Develop an early appreciation of nature
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Experience the joy of books
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Participate in group activities
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Acquire pre-kindergarten skills (scissor handling, listening skills, pre-reading, turn taking, etc.)
Sara Bange, Director
217-222-6586
Children 3 & 4 years of age on or before Sept 1st and are toilet trained are eligible for the Bright Start Preschool.

2021-2022 School Year
3 y/o class: Three-day class: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday- $105 per month
4 y/o class: Four-day class: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday- $125 per month
All classes are 8:45 am-11:15 am
School Starts: Tuesday, September 7th
School will NOT be in session on the following days:
Monday, September 6……………………………….….Labor Day
Monday, October 11………………………………….......Columbus Day
Wednesday, November 24……………………….....Thanksgiving Break
Thursday, November 25……………………….........Thanksgiving Day
Monday, December 20 – January 2…………...Christmas Break
(School resumes Monday, January 3)
Monday, January 17……………………………….........Martin Luther King’s Birthday
Monday, February 21…………………………………….Presidents’ Day
Monday, March 14 – Friday, March 18.............Spring Break
Monday, April 18……………………………………….…...Easter Monday
Tentative last day of preschool: Thursday, May 12th

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2022-2023 School Year
3 y/o class: Three-day class: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday- $110 per month
4 y/o class: Four-day class: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday- $130 per month
All classes are 8:45 am-11:15 am
