When someone else is watching your child, it’s easy to wonder what occupies your child’s time. Are they learning? Getting physical activity? Making friends? Eating nutritious meals? Here’s a peek into what your child experiences at Bright Start Louisville. Gross Motor Activities At Bright Start, we love to include gross motor activities! Exercise can help …
If you’re looking for childcare options, you may be debating between hiring a nanny or using a daycare service. Let’s see how these compare! Socialization: Daycare vs. Nanny Because children are with peers all day long in daycare, socialization comes naturally and abundantly in this setting. At Bright Start, we have planned activities and free …
If you’re having trouble choosing a childcare option, you’re not alone! There are many quality childcare options in the J-Town and East Louisville areas. There are many factors to consider, so let’s examine how daycare and home childcare compare. Location: Daycare vs. Home Childcare Everyone has different preferences for an ideal location. Some are willing …
Adults are instinctively drawn to reading to children. A special bond develops as adults show children their world through books. Here are five benefits of reading to children. Improved Language Skills Children are born as blank slates concerning language; their brains are like sponges, readily able to absorb even multiple languages simultaneously. Reading, even from …
From the time they are born, we surround our children with art. A beautiful nursery, a colorful play mat, light-up toys, mirrors, and more, surround your infant, hoping to give them the best appreciation for art from when they are very young. As children grow, they express creativity with paint, play-doh, coloring materials, stickers, and …
Deciding on your child’s preschool program is a big decision! Every daycare has a different curriculum, which can make comparing programs challenging. You want your child to receive the best early childhood education that prepares them for kindergarten but is playful, fun, and lets them be a kid. That’s where our personalized curriculum comes in! …
Early preschool is a huge milestone for you and your child! While children who have attended daycare have the advantage of knowing Bright Start Louisville’s facility and teachers, their new classroom has more structure. Our experienced staff works through our exceptional curriculum, preparing them for kindergarten material. However, your child may still have an adjustment …
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Although it’s hard to believe, summer is already over and it’s time to jump back into the school year. The start of school is front and center at this time of year: school supplies in prime grocery store spots, clothing sales at every department store, and first-day of school photos flood every social media page. …
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If you’ve been looking around Louisville for different childcare options, it’s understandable to feel overwhelmed. There are a lot of options, and you want to feel confident in your decision. Here’s what it’s like at Bright Start Louisville! We have five different age groups: Infants: 6 weeks to 16 months Toddlers: 16 months to 24 …
If you have a preschooler, then you know how much they grow every single day! It seems like just yesterday you were supporting them to walk, and now they play tag, jump on a trampoline, paint and draw, and have a fascination with squishy bugs. With encouragement and opportunities, children can flourish as they grow …