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December 2023 by Kayla Wynn
I enrolled my child in this daycare facility, primarily drawn by its clean and well-maintained environment. However, I find it important to address a notable concern that has affected my overall experience.A source of frustration for me revolves around the lack of transparency concerning incidents involving my child at Bright Beginnings. There appears to be a gap in understanding the legitimate concerns parents may have regarding the inability to review camera footage of such incidents. Bright Beginnings mandates parents to sign an "incident" form when a child has an accident or misbehaves, indicating an acknowledgment by the daycare staff of observed behaviors.I was informed that if my child continued behaviors inconsistent with daycare regulations, he might face disenrollment, and a behavior plan could be implemented. My primary concern arises from the claim that my four-year-old was primarily acting out towards the teacher rather than other students. Naturally, as a parent, I sought clarification and requested to see an example of the behavior. However, I was denied access to the camera footage under the explanation that other children were present in the footage, and their parents may not have signed a release form.This rationale seemed perplexing to me, as my request was solely to observe the footage in the presence of daycare leadership for a constructive discussion about my son's behavior, not to record it. Additionally, I harbored concerns that some of the observed behaviors might have been exaggerated. It's crucial to mention that my son experienced fewer issues when he was in a different classroom, adding another layer to my apprehension.As a parent, I believe transparency is crucial in fostering trust between the daycare and families. Unfortunately, the absence of an option to review camera footage during incidents involving my child has been a source of dissatisfaction. It's essential for parents to be reassured and informed about their child's well-being, especially when unexpected incidents occur.I encourage the daycare management to consider implementing a system that allows parents to review camera footage under specific circumstances, ensuring a more open and communicative relationship between the facility and parents. This addition would greatly contribute to the overall positive experience for families, aligning with the facility's commitment to providing a safe and nurturing environment for our children.
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December 2018 by Maureen McWard
Bright Beginnings has the best quality program in the Charlottesville area! They are always super supportive of each families needs and are great about communicating if there are any questions or concerns that arise. The outdoor classrooms and STEAM and STEM curriculum have been a really great addition to the program. :)
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December 2018 by Katherine Latimer
We LOVE Bright Beginnings Preschool- Crozet. We have 4 children who have been in different classes there. I cannot say enough great things about this place. They are so LOVING with our children. They treat them like family: You can tell the care extends beyond the job- the teachers came to cheer on my sons at their TBall practice on a weekend! The kids were thrilled. If one is having a rough drop off, one of their favorite teachers will come over and scoop him or her up and take them for special time to get adjusted. My baby smiles HUGE everytime he sees his teachers and goes to them with open arms. They plan adorable field trips and activies (all the kids were so excited when they recently did baby chicks that hatched!) I cannot thank them enough
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December 2017 by Qais Hanifi
Both of my girls have attended the Crozet location and highly recommend it to other families. The Tadpoles app is great and so are the teachers!
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December 2015 by Beth Guyton
Our 2 year old son has been attending Bright Beginnings in Crozet for a month now and has quickly adjusted and embraced the fun learning environment offered here. They do many different activities each day, all of which are noted in a personalized report sent to our email each evening. My husband and I were not sure about making the move to place our son in a preschool setting at this time but now that we have, we both feel like we made the right decision in placing him at Bright Beginnings and would without a doubt recommend Bright Beginnings to other parents seeking a preschool for their child.
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December 2015 by Alexander Brisker
BEST daycare provider!! We are so thankful and grateful to have both of our girls there. They have learned an incredible amount since they have been enrolled, and I would not imagine sending them anywhere else. They have truly given our girls a bright beginning.
