Programs for ages 6 weeks to 12 years
Small groups in a licensed, faith- and play-based, multi-sensory home setting. Every age follows the Creative Curriculum for family child care, with Abeka Bible and reading.
6 weeks to 12 months
Infants
Babies respond best to face-to-face interaction, songs, stories and cuddles. We talk with them often and repeat words to encourage early language, and we build trust and comfort through a steady, predictable day.
Our infant space is designed to be warm and secure, with stimulating toys that support crawling, reaching and exploring.
- Individual attention and a consistent schedule
- Planned games that build motor skills
- Bounce-and-learn play for safe physical activity
- Daily notes, photos and feeding and nap logs in Brightwheel
12 to 36 months
Toddlers and older toddlers
Toddlers experience their world in an exciting new way as they begin to talk, explore on their own and play with others. The Creative Curriculum is tailored to each child’s growing interests.
Routines and daily activities help toddlers build social and self-help skills that foster independence and confidence.
- Language through music, stories and conversation
- Fine and large motor activities every day
- Learning centers with picture-and-word labels
- Help with potty training
3 to 5 years
Preschool and Pre-K
Preschoolers and Pre-K children explore a monthly theme, such as children around the world or transportation, and come together every day for circle time.
They gain confidence as they move through learning centers for dramatic play, blocks, creative art, science and music, building the skills they need for kindergarten.
- Early literacy, phonics and a love of reading
- Math, science and social studies through hands-on play
- Spanish as an extra-curricular activity
- Bible time and character building
School age, up to 12 years
Before and after school care
A calm, structured place to start and end the school day. We take children to school in the morning and pick them up in the afternoon, currently serving Rippling Woods Elementary and Point Pleasant Elementary.
- Before care, after care, or both
- Homework help
- Games, puzzles, books, arts and crafts
- Outdoor activities and limited screen time
- School drop-off and pickup for Rippling Woods Elementary and Point Pleasant Elementary
Flexible care
Evening, weekend and drop-in care
For parents who work late shifts or need an extra hand.
- Evening care from 6:00 pm to 11:59 pm
- Weekend care as needed. Please call to arrange
- Single drop-in days when space allows
Tuition and openings
We share weekly rates and current openings during your tour. Tuition is billed and paid through the Brightwheel app, and we accept the Maryland Child Care Scholarship, Child Care Aware of America and military (MCCYN) fee assistance.
Come see Bright Starts for yourself
Call to set up a visit with your child. We’ll answer your questions, share tuition and current openings, and give you the Parent Handbook.