
Welcome to Bright Start Academy

About
At Bright Start Academy, we are dedicated to creating a welcoming, nurturing and loving, environment for all children. Our unique programs incorporate a variety of educational theories, while always keeping the child’s best interest in mind and allowing for hands-on, experiential learning. We are firm believers in children learning through free play and outside learning as well as structured learning. To find out more about us, keep reading or feel free to get in touch.

Our Educational Programs
Daycare, Preschool, Pre-K and Before and After School Care, and Summer Camp
Daycare Program
Depending on your family’s schedule, our daycare program might be the right fit for you. Our Daycare Program is for children 18 months and older. We have two toddler programs. We offer full day Toddler care. Our Toddler classroom is our Rainbow room and animal room. Our Rainbow room holds six children with one teacher and our Animal room holds three children to one teacher. We follow a daily schedule that has an Am and Pm snack time and a Lunch time. We also have two outdoor times one in the morning and one in the afternoon. We offer a two hour nap time for children who require a nap. We also have free play time during nap time for children who do not nap. Our Toddlers learn the alphabet, shapes, colors, and numbers. Throughout our day we also have free play for the children where they can play in centers which are dramatic play, block center, library center, sensory bins and art/science centers. We also do an Art project everyday with the children based on the theme of the week. We teach the children social and emotional skills while playing and learning with others. No matter what your child needs, each of our programs will provide the support and tools necessary for optimal growth.

Preschool and Pre-K Program
Our Preschool and Pre-K Program has half and full day options. Our preschool classroom is our Busy Bees room and our Pre-K is the Sea Buddies classroom. We follow a daily schedule that has an Am and Pm snack time and a Lunch time. We also have two outdoor times one in the morning and one in the afternoon. We offer a two hour nap time for children who require a nap. We also have free play time during nap time for children who do not nap. Our Preschool and Pre-K children learn the alphabet, shapes, colors, numbers, seasons, weather, the calendar, the months of the year, the days of the week, sight words, etc. They also learn how to write their name and begin to learn how to write. Each child has their own journal which they write in everyday. In the morning we do various learning activities in two different groups with one teacher in each group. Throughout our day we also have free play for the children where they can play in centers which are dramatic play, block center, library center, sensory bins and art/science centers. Our dramatic play is changed monthly to give children different learning experiences. We also do an Art project everyday with the children based on the theme of the week which is changed weekly. We teach the children social and emotional skills while playing and learning with others. We believe in teaching children basic learning skills such as putting their own jackets, shoes, hats, mittens on as well as learning how to clean up after themselves during eating times and toys. No matter what your child needs, each of our programs will provide the support and tools necessary for optimal growth.

Summer Camp
Depending on your family’s schedule, our Summer Camp might be the right fit for you. We offer Summer Camp to children from 18 months old till 6th Grade. During the summer we do fun activities/ Art Projects with the children. We offer Water Play outside on our playground every day. There are water tables, sprinklers, slip and slides, water slide, chalk, and fun outdoor games. No matter what your child needs, each of our programs will provide the support and tools necessary for optimal growth.

Before and After School Care
Our Before and After School care is offered for children who attend Pleasent View Elementary School in Smithfield, Rhode Island. Our Before School Program Starts at 7:00 and the children leave Bright Start Academy at 8:36. Our After School Program starts at 3:50 when the children get off the bus at Bright Start Academy. The children can work on homework, play outdoors with friends and do fun art projects in the afternoons. We offer snacks for the children as well when they get off the bus in the afternoon. In case of a delay or school closures in Smithfield we accommodate our families by allowing the children to attend at Bright Start on those days. If you have specific questions get in touch with our director she will be happy to help.

Bright Start Academy Staff

Ms. Kianna
Director/Owner & Pre-K Teacher

Ms. Samantha
Assistant Director & Preschool Teacher

Mrs. Petit
Administrator

Ms. Jenny
Infant Teacher & Assistant to the Directors

Ms. Alyah
Toddler Teacher

Ms. Brielle
Pre-K Teacher

Ms. Gaby
Teacher Assistant

Ms. Maci
Preschool Teacher Assistant

Mr. Michael
Pre-K Teacher Assistant

Our Mission
Innovative & Responsible
At Bright Start Academy, our mission consists of providing a warm, welcoming, loving and nurturing environment where children feel safe and is a home away from home. Our unique Daycare offers various activities that are specifically designed to encourage each child’s growth and development. Through cooperative play and creative activities, kids reach their social, emotional and physical milestones naturally and with ease while being supported and loved.

Hours of Operation
Contact us Today for a Tour!
Monday: 7:00 - 5:30
Tuesday: 7:00 - 5:30
Wednesday: 7:00 - 5:30
Thursday: 7:00 - 5:30
Friday: 7:00 - 5:30
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Our Location
688 Putnam Pike, Greenville, Rhode Island, 02828