Brighten Academy Preschool

Brighten Academy Preschool Welcome to Brighten Academy Preschool, a research-based enrichment program for children ages 2 years By age 3, the child has twice as many synapses as an adult.
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More has been learned in the last 10 years about the human brain than in the last 100 years! Synapses (connections) in the brain are formed as an infant experiences the world. The connections used regularly in everyday life become reinforced, or protected, and become part of the brain’s permanent “circuitry.” By age 2, the number synapses a toddler has is similar to that of an adult. This large number is stable throughout the first 10 years, but by adolescence, about half of these synapses have been discarded or “pruned.” The key question is: How does the brain know which synapses to keep and which ones to prune, or discard? Early experience seems to be much more critical than first realized. Experiences activate neural pathways. Information, in the form of chemical signals, gets stored along these pathways. Repeated experiences strengthen specific pathways. A particular pathway takes on a “protected” status; it is not pruned because it has been repeatedly used. These protected, strong pathways remain into adulthood. Brain research emphasizes the importance of quality experiences and responsive care for very young children. It indicates that these early experiences, if repeated, actually form stable, neural pathways. High-quality, responsive care must be provided in order for this critical process to occur.”

-Janet Gonzales-Mena and Dianne Widmeyer Eyer Infants, Toddlers, and Caregivers: A Curriculum of Respectful, Responsive Care and Education, 7th Edition,(New York: McGraw-Hill, 2007), pp. 94-96. Curriculum:
Our academic program focuses on developing skills in the areas of reading, writing, math, science, social studies, as well as life skills. All strategies and activities are assessment-driven and are at the developmental level of each individual child. Core curriculum will involve small group instruction with learning centers employed.

Have tasty fun down under with this treat straight from Australia. Fairy Bread is a simple party snack beloved by locals...
07/30/2025

Have tasty fun down under with this treat straight from Australia. Fairy Bread is a simple party snack beloved by locals—easy to make and delicious to eat! 🇦🇺🍞
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Lean into fun with this simple craft that lets your little travelers put together their own Leaning Tower of Pisa. Your ...
07/28/2025

Lean into fun with this simple craft that lets your little travelers put together their own Leaning Tower of Pisa. Your children will have so much fun making their own miniature version of this famous monument. ✂️✨
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Rain or shine, it’s time to explore the rainforest! 🌧🐒 Get ready to dive into this fun video about one of the most excit...
07/25/2025

Rain or shine, it’s time to explore the rainforest! 🌧🐒 Get ready to dive into this fun video about one of the most exciting ecosystems on Earth—where it rains almost everyday and amazing animals live high in the treetops!
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It's raining where Jessi and Squeaks live, so they decided to bust out some books and read up on a special kind of forest where it rains almost every day!---...

07/25/2025
This Lion Vegetable Tray is the 'mane' event of snacktime! 🦁🥕 Your children will be roaring for this delicious, nutritio...
07/23/2025

This Lion Vegetable Tray is the 'mane' event of snacktime! 🦁🥕 Your children will be roaring for this delicious, nutritious, and oh-so-simple snack platter!
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Your children will be happy to hang with this funky monkey! 🐒 This rainforest-themed craft is a delightful activity for ...
07/21/2025

Your children will be happy to hang with this funky monkey! 🐒 This rainforest-themed craft is a delightful activity for young explorers, giving them a furry friend to hang around with.
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1825 Austin Avenue
Clovis, CA
93611

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Monday 6:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 6:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 6:30am - 6pm
Thursday 6:30am - 6pm
Friday 6:30am - 6pm

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