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Guiding Little Minds, One Giggle at a Time

Bright Beginnings – A Trusted Early Childhood Haven

Established in 1995 and under new ownership since 2014, Bright Beginnings has been a cherished haven for early childhood development. Our passionate team of educators, each possessing a degree or actively pursuing one in early childhood education, is dedicated to providing a supportive and stimulating environment for children aged 6 weeks to 4 years.


At Bright Beginnings, safety is paramount. All our teachers are certified in CPR, ensuring a secure and caring atmosphere for your little ones to thrive. Our comprehensive programs cater to various age groups, including infants, transitional toddlers, 1-year-olds, 2-year-olds, and pre-K, designed to nurture each child's unique developmental needs.



Join us at Bright Beginnings, where two decades of experience meet a renewed commitment to shaping bright futures for the little ones we cherish.

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Our Educators

At Bright Beginnings, our dedicated team of passionate and experienced educators is committed to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for your child, ensuring personalized care and fostering a love for learning that lasts a lifetime.

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Leslie Christoffer

Hello, I have over 25 years of experience in early childhood education. I hold a Master of Social work with a focus on Children and Families. I am passionate about creating a fun, safe and nurturing environment for all of our students and employees to learn and grow.

Director

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Virginia Edwards

Assistant Director/Lead Teacher

Hi, I am a certified early childhood educator with an Associates Degree in child development. I approach every lesson with enthusasium, ensuring that our students are engaged and excited about learning.

Destini Cook

I have over 10 years experience in caring for young children in a center based environment. I am currently seeking my Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education. I enjoy creating a safe and loving space that is organized for optimal development and care of the whole child.

Infant Caregiver

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Estelle Connors

Hi, My name is Estelle and I've been with Bright Beginnings for 2 years now. I'm currently working on my Associates in Early Childhood Education. We have such a fun and unique center where we get to follow our kiddos from young toddlers to pre-school age. Instead of working with just one age group we get to build lasting connections with the children.

Lead Teacher

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Amanda Wale

I'm Amanda and have been with Bright Beginnings for 8 years and counting. I have my Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education. I love being a part of the Bright Beginnings Family and being a part of the the growth and development of our little ones.

Lead Teacher

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Valerie Hyver

Lead Teacher

Hi, my name is Valerie Hyver and I have been a part of the Bright Beginnings Family for the past 4 years. I’ve been in the field of early childhood for over 15 years and hold an associates degree in the care and development of young children. It has always been a joy for me to watch little minds grow and to know I helped them achieve that. Bright Beginnings has helped me accomplish this by instilling a sense of pride, family and community within the workplace.

Debbie Lansou

I am Mrs. Deb and I hold a CDA - Infants and Toddlers. I retired from teaching and taking care of littles after 50 +yrs. I enjoy singing and watching the children grow so much I decided to come back and volunteer my time on a daily basis at Bright Beginnings. Children are my world and Bright Beginnings provides a wonderful, loving environment for me to continue to be a part of helping them grow.

Volunteer of All Things

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Pheona Wells

I have a high school diploma and I am currently enrolled at Nunez community college. I have been in early childhood for a little over 2 years and now have been at BBLC for 4 months! Early childhood learning caught my eye at a very young age with my younger siblings and I knew I loved to watch and teach littles to grow and learn from then! I love being at BBLC! I love their teaching ways and how everyone is very much a family here!

Teacher

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