Both our children were students at Bright Beginnings from the time they turned 2 until they enrolled in public pre-K. Even though each has an entirely different personality, they both loved the school and thrived there. Everything from the teachers and curriculum to the welcoming, fun space are wonderful. They have an abundance of indoor and outdoor play space–a rarity in NYC–and have an engaged and terrific teaching staff. We were truly sad each time we “graduated” from the program. It was like a second family to our kids. It also prepared them very well for when they started “real” school at pre-K, both socially and academically. We love Bright Beginnings NYC!

I can’t say enough great things about Bright Beginnings! The teachers are so caring, patient and kind. The admissions director is wonderful to work with, she is extremely informative and responsive. They have access to a wonderful outdoor park and new activities for the kids everyday. They have such creative ways of teaching the kids. My 2.5 year old son loves Bright Beginnings!

Our three year old daughter attended the Pre-K afterschool program during the month of September and despite the short time of her attendance she had a wonderful experience. The program kept her engaged with numerous activities and helped get her tired for us parents. And as parents, we didn’t stress as we knew the school was a safe environment and the teachers were very attentive to her. Thank you!

We love Bright Beginnings! This is a wonderful and nurturing environment that helps kids learn and grow academically and emotionally. Our child was always supported and encouraged here and thrived. So happy we sent our child to Bright Beginnings!

We really love Bright Beginnings!
My son loves to go to school every day and he is excited to see his teachers and friends. Bright Beginnings is little gem, a wonderful and nurturing environment that support kids on social emotional and academic levels. The teachers are very present and nurturing with the kids. The director is wonderful, always responsive and helpful.
The program is engaging and fun!
I love that they bring kids outdoor every day one or even twice.
Thank you

We had a great experience with Bright Beginnings NYC over the last 20 months. The education and care our son received was unbelievable. He received a solid educational foundation that provided support for both his academic and social emotional development.
In addition, schooling and care, the staff provided assistance, support and advice. Workshops were offered to the parents to address various areas of development. Being a first-time parent, we found these sessions incredibly valuable for his growth as well as our growth as parents. Additionally, we found that this fostered a sense of community amongst the parents. The staff also provides assistance individually when asked. Most importantly they work with you to achieve your goals.
We are sad that our son’s time here is done, but are grateful for the hard work that the teachers and Allison poured in each day allowing him to learn and develop. We recommend Bright Beginnings NYC for any parent of a 2- or 3-year-old.

From the moment that my son began Bright Beginnings at 2 years old we knew this was a special place. We were welcomed with open arms and he immediately felt a part of the community and loved. From the warm and dedicated teachers who treat each and every child as if they were their own, to the incredible education director Ms. Allison who is always supportive to the students as well as the parents. . Bright Beginnings is not just a “daycare” but a place where my son has grown and flourished in all areas from social to academic. I cannot thank the staff at Bright Beginnings enough for allowing my son to be a part of your family and for investing so much time and energy to ensuring that he had a truly wonderful preschool experience!

As a first time parent, navigating the NYC school system was a bit intimidating. We enrolled our son when he was about to turn 2 based on positive reviews and a brief school tour during COVID. Now, our son is 3 and I can definitely say sending him to Bright Beginnings was one of the best decisions we have ever made! The teachers and school director Allison are incredibly compassionate and attentive. They keep parents updated throughout the day on how their child is doing so I never had to wonder or worry. Each child gets specialized attention and care. Our son excelled greatly in his verbal skills and creativity after attending this school. He loves the environment and has made close friends. The facility is wonderful and there is lots of safe space to play both indoors and outdoors. The peace of mind I have when I drop my son off here is what sets this school apart- when we had our son attend another daycare out of state it only reinforced that belief and we can’t wait to send our 2nd child there next year.

I can’t say enough about this school. The most attentive, warm staff and the level of care for the children is above and beyond what we expected. They are so loving and nurturing and also teach my son SO MUCH. my 2.5 year old is learning about letters and puzzles and numbers and colors but also how to play well with others and how to move through life emotionally and intellectually. We get daily reports and 5 or 5 photos every day. We get lesson plans for rhe week every Monday morning. I cannot recommend this school more.

We have had such a wonderful, wonderful experience with Bright Beginnings. Our son was a pandemic baby, and didn’t have so much as a nanny until he was close to two. I was so worried about putting him in a new situation with new people in a strange environment, and Alison was so lovely/patient with me as I made her talk through the transition process/how they would make the change as easy as possible for our child. We love everything about the school, especially the teachers—our son comes home every day beaming, and we could not have asked for a better first school experience. The classroom is bright and airy, there is a designated playground, the kids go on “nature walks”, and on colder days they play in the gym area downstairs. As mentioned before, the teachers are wonderful—he is greeted every day with warm smiles and he runs right in, which is always such a blessing for me. Thank you, thank you, Bright Beginnings!

We have had such a wonderful, wonderful experience with Bright Beginnings. Our son was a pandemic baby, and didn’t have so much as a nanny until he was close to two. I was so worried about putting him in a new situation with new people in a strange environment, and Alison was so lovely/patient with me as I made her talk through the transition process/how they would make the change as easy as possible for our child. We love everything about the school, especially the teachers—our son comes home every day beaming, and we could not have asked for a better first school experience. The classroom is bright and airy, there is a designated playground, the kids go on “nature walks”, and on colder days they play in the gym area downstairs. As mentioned before, the teachers are wonderful—he is greeted every day with warm smiles and he runs right in, which is always such a blessing for me. Thank you, thank you, Bright Beginnings!

Bright Beginnings was the perfect nursery school for my daughter. The teachers are all caring and nurturing while also ensuring that the children learn age appropriate topics. The school is very good about updating parents with regard to our kids as well as school happenings. The private playground and indoor gym facility allowed for lots of activity in a safe environment. I especially love the real time updates through the app so I know what they’re learning about and can reinforce at home. Every day my daughter would look forward to school and playing with her friends and come home learning new things. I would recommend Bright Beginnings without hesitation.

(2021) We enrolled our son at Bright Beginnings in 2019 and have had an amazing experience. The entire staff is caring, compassionate, and driven to help our little people evolve into better human beings. That comes in many forms of creative play, 1-1 instruction, and plain old fun with friends. They were amazing during COVID and are always quick to respond to any concerns. There is no better endorsement than to say we are sending his little brother there this Fall.

(2023) Our second child just finished two years at Bright Beginnings, and we were blown away once again. He benefitted from so many aspects of the school, most of all the care and compassion of the staff. 5-STARS!

We are so glad that Bright Beginnings has an after school program for local PS kiddos. My son absolutely loves going here after school to play and learn. They always do wonderful activities like science experiments, yoga and play in a private playground. There is something new every day with good planning by the teachers. They are kind and the kids talk so highly of them. He always comes out happy and chatting about what they did that afternoon! Cannot recommend enough!

We have been incredibly impressed with Bright Beginnings since our two-year old daughter joined in January 2024.

Ms Hunter, Mr Nick, Ms Emma, Ms Stephanie and Ms Allison are all phenomenal. Our little one is always excited to run into class and we are always warmly greeted by the teachers. We greatly appreciate the transparency and clear communication from the teachers and the administrative team. For example, every evening that we pick her up, one of the teachers will give us specific feedback on how she did during the day, including both positive things and constructive feedback (e.g., if she had challenges sharing a toy that day).

There are so many things we love about Bright Beginnings. To name a few:

– Every week we receive a detailed lesson plan for each day. We are able to ask our little one about her day and reinforce what she learned
– Every day the kids have outdoor time in a private playground
– Every day we receive constant and consistent photos of her during the day
– Every day they provide breakfast, snacks and a fresh cooked hot meal for lunch
– Every week we receive the ‘Weekly scoop’ newsletter, where we can read fun highlights from things that have happened during the week. We’re always so excited to open it up!
– The 2 year olds and 3 year olds interact with each other during the day for certain activities and play
– Older kids who used to be at Bright Beginnings always stop by to say hello to teachers and the students

Above all, the teachers are wonderful. It is clear that a lot of effort and thought goes into finding the right teachers.

We are so grateful that we made the switch to Bright Beginnings from another daycare in the neighborhood. It has been a world of difference for our little one and us. Every day she comes home with something new she’s learned.

We really appreciate everything they do to create a great learning experience and community. Thank you!

We love Bright Beginnings FiDi. Our oldest son attended when he was two, and we were big friends. We loved his experience with Allison and the excellent teachers there. He would express his love and admiration for his teachers, Ms. Hunter, Ms. Anna (she left a while back), and Mr. Nick. Our youngest attends the little friends program now, being there for the summer and returning in September for the big kids program/3’s. We couldn’t speak more highly of the staff and the teachers here. We thank you all very much!!!