Bright Start Early Learning Center

After spending the summer learning about the Olympics, Preschool 1 was ready for their own big event! Today, our young athletes put their skills to the test as they raced, balanced, climbed, and cheered one another through an exciting obstacle course. It was a morning of movement, laughter, teamwork, and Olympic spirit! 🥇🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Our toddler room has been busy exploring the wonderful world of color through creative art! From tiny handprints to colorful masterpieces, our little artists have been learning, experimenting, and having so much fun expressing themselves.

K is for Kite! 🪁💙

This week, our Preschool 2 friends explored the letter K through stories, activities, and hands-on learning. We finished the week on a high note by taking our learning outside to fly kites! The children had so much fun watching their kites soar while making real-life connections to the letter K.

🌟 Here's an amazing opportunity to join our team!

We're excited to offer a new Early Childhood Apprenticeship in partnership with Rend Lake College. Earn your Early Childhood certificate while gaining valuable, hands-on experience working with children.

If you're ready to start a rewarding career in early childhood education, we'd love to hear from you!

📧 Send your resume to [email protected]

Questions? Contact Brody Wilson at [email protected] or call 618-437-5321 ext. 1280.

Looking for a career where you can make a difference every day? 💙

We're excited to share a new apprenticeship opportunity with Bright Start Early Learning Center in Mount Vernon for students interested in working with young children!

You'll earn your Early Childhood certificate while gaining real-world experience in the classroom through a two-year apprenticeship designed to help you learn by doing.

If you've ever thought about a career in child care or education, this could be a great place to start!

📧 Send your resume to [email protected]

Questions? Contact Brody Wilson at [email protected] or 618-437-5321 ext. 1280.

Wishing all of our Bright Start Early Learning Center families a day filled with joy, celebration, and special moments together. May your Independence Day be safe, fun, and full of smiles.

Have a wonderful Fourth of July! ❤️🤍💙

Our Bright Start kiddos had a fantastic morning celebrating Donuts with Your Favorite Guy. We loved seeing so many special bonds, happy faces, and sweet moments shared over a delicious treat.

Thank you to all of our favorite guys for joining us and making this morning so memorable!

👣 Tiny Steps, Big Adventures! 👣
We’ve got 4 full-time infant spots open Monday–Friday! Your little one will thrive in a loving, safe, and playful environment.

📞 Call to save your spot: 618-244-2462

Preschool 1 explored kitchen chemistry with a Magic Milk Experiment! 🥛🌈

Using everyday ingredients, students observed how different molecules interact. Before adding soap, they noticed the colors stayed separated and did not move. After adding soap, they watched the colors swirl, create patterns, and move across the milk.

Through observation and discussion, students practiced following directions, making predictions, and thinking like scientists! 🔬✨