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We're hiring! Where bright futures begin ⭐ Since 1996, Bright Years Academy has been nurturing curious minds, healthy learners, and kind hearts. Families across Connecticut trust us to provide individualized early education, joyful learning experiences, and a supportive, inspiring environment for children and teachers alike. Bright Years Academy sets the standard for excellence in early care and education.
08/10/2026
📅 A reminder for our Bright Years Academy families:
All centers will be closed on Monday, August 17th for Professional Development Day for our Teachers.
This dedicated time gives our Teachers the opportunity to learn, collaborate, and prepare for the months ahead. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Tuesday! 💛
08/08/2026
🏴☠️Ahoy! 🏴☠️
Bright Year’s Guilford and their pirate friends from Old Saybrook, Niantic, and Killingworth have joined ships to create one big happy crew today!
We are having a swashbuckling time in Mystic at the Kids and Baby Expo!
Come see us all together! Help us treasure this time with one another!
08/07/2026
🦜Today we made the last of our pirate adventure, Parrots🦜
Our little pirates cut paper feathers, colored, and glued to make a beautiful parrot of their own. Even our smallest pirates got involved.
Next week we set our anchors on a new adventure. ⚓️
08/07/2026
There’s nothing better than hearing that children are excited to come to Bright Years Academy each morning. 💛
We love seeing our students grow socially, emotionally and academically in a place where they feel cared for. Thank you to this wonderful family for sharing such kind words and for trusting our Teachers and team to be part of your children’s early years.
We’re so grateful to have your family as part of our community! ✨
08/06/2026
🏴☠️Argh! We set sail early this morning across the Bright Year’s Sea!🏴☠️
Our crew made their boats and took off to the seas! We marched and trotted and danced with glee!
Tomorrow we have one more pirate trick up our sleeve, can you guess what it will be? 🪶
08/06/2026
Take a tour - Open House on Tuesday, August 25.
Discover what makes Bright Years Academy the perfect place for your little one to learn, play, and grow!
🌟Learn about our wellness approach that nurtures mind, body, and heart
🌟 Explore our bright & engaging spaces
🌟 Ask questions & learn about our programs
Register within 30 days of your tour and we’ll waive the registration fee!
Open House on Tuesday, August 25 from 5:30-7:30pm:
📍 441 Boston Street, Guilford, CT 06437
08/05/2026
🚤 Row row row your boat! 🚤
Today our Little Pirates explored buoyancy! We placed different toys on top of tinfoil boats to if it sinks or swims!
Tomorrow our sails fly in the wind! Be ready!
08/05/2026
Learning at Bright Years Academy happens in so many ways. 💛 Classroom activities and creative projects build new skills, while time spent together provides opportunities to practice sharing, taking turns and making friends.
It’s all part of helping children grow into confident, caring little learners. ✨
08/04/2026
Ahoy land lubbers! Today our crew got their hands on some treasure themed fun!
Our tiny pirates made golden doubloons! Mapped out their journeys and set a foot for more fun!
Stay tuned because we set sail Thursday! You don’t want to miss it!
08/02/2026
Happy National Friendship Day! 💛 We love watching friendships grow at Bright Years Academy, one giggle, helping hand, and shared adventure at a time. ✨
| Monday | 7am - 5:30pm |
| Tuesday | 7am - 5:30pm |
| Wednesday | 7am - 5:30pm |
| Thursday | 7am - 5:30pm |
| Friday | 7am - 5:30pm |