We have immediate enrollment openings available in our infant, toddler, preschool and TK programs for the 2024 – 2025 School Year. 

Our infant program begins at 4 months – 17 months. Our toddler program begins at 18 months – 31 months and our preschool program begins at 32 months – TK.

We not only encourage learning; we encourage
the love of learning by allowing children to learn
at their own pace while using their imaginations.

If you have any questions or would like to schedule a tour please e-mail us at Brightstart@brightstartcdc.com or call us at
(818) 957-1517.

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Our Philosophy

The Bright Start Child Development Center is committed to providing a warm, safe, nurturing, and cooperative family oriented environment for children to grow in the social, emotional, cognitive and physical developmental areas.

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Programs

We have programs to fit a variety of needs: Full Time and Part Time programs are available for Toddlers and Preschoolers. We also have an Infant Program starting at 5 months old.

Toddler and Preschool Program Hours:

Full-time 7am-6pm
Part- time 7am-12:30pm

Infant program

7:30am-6pm

Extra Curricular Activities

Exercise is essential for children’s healthy growth. Kid-Fit is a private program and is conducted by a staff well trained in child physical education.

About Us

The Bright Start Child Development Center is committed to providing a warm, safe, nurturing, and cooperative family-oriented environment for children to grow in the social, emotional, cognitive and physical developmental areas.

We believe each child is a unique individual bringing special attributes to the group. We provide developmentally appropriate activities and learning experiences that focus on the process of learning so that each child experiences personal success. We not only encourage learning; we encourage the love of learning by allowing children to learn at their own pace.

The cornerstone of our philosophy is the enhancement of social and emotional skills, whereby each child gains the building blocks to support successful and enriching peer interaction. Cognitive and physical experiences work to support the development of the whole child. This is accomplished in a progressive age-appropriate environment guided by a professional teaching team that facilitates the child’s learning process.

Together we help children to have their brightest start toward a lifelong love and enthusiasm for learning.

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Email us at Brightstart@brightstartcdc.com Or call us at (818) 957-1517

Our office hours are from 9am-5pm.

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Our Pre-School. Our Family. Our Community

Here at Bright Start, we combine both a play-based philosophy as well as an academic philosophy. This way, children are exposed to the benefits of both programs. At certain times, such as circle time, it is more of an Academic program that is teacher-led. Although children are encouraged to participate with their opinions and experiences, as well as their questions, the teacher is the primary guide. At other times, such as playtime, children are the innovators of their activities. Their imaginations run rampant and significant dialogue amongst the children are exchanged. To someone looking in from the outside, it may look and sound chaotic, however, meaningful interactions are being made. These interactions amongst the students go on to be the essential foundation of their years in preschool and their progression into kindergarten.

We have been serving the community for the past 22 years.  We base our services and programs on the needs of the community which is ever-changing.  Due to the need in the community, we now have an infant center.

Curriculum

Reading/Writing

We start with the basics.  Children not only learn the alphabet and practice writing, they learn the basics from how to hold a pencil too the sounds each letter makes. From there, we consider every child’s developmental level and work with each individual child to meet their reading and writing needs.

Math/Science

Math and science are incorporated in our monthly curriculum.  Children learn fun ways to explore adding and subtracting numbers by using various objects, number games, and activities.   We combine science with sensory stimulation so that children are able to have a hands on experience during activities. We incorporate nature in both math and science activities.

Art

Art is highly encouraged and implemented throughout various curriculum topics.  Children will learn and take pride in painting, coloring, gluing and even cutting their own projects. We encourage children to create projects in their own way to use their creative minds so that the outcome of each child’s project is unique and individualized.

Critical Thinking

Children develop problem solving and critical thinking skills through active play and interactions with other children. Although we have an instruction time that challenges children to engage in critical thinking, interactions are a very meaningful way for children to engage in problem solving, create through imagination, and communicate their thoughts to others. 

Enrollment is year-round and based on availability. 

You may fill out an enrollment application and submit it to Bright Start.  You will be contacted to discuss availability based on your request on the application.

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Local Recognition

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What Our Families are Saying

Good Morning Mrs. Sabrina,
I wanted to share with you that we have enrolled Scarlet in TK for next year. 
She would have completed this year at Brightstart; however, due to these current conditions she will not return to Brightstart.  
We are truly grateful for the care that you have provided for two of our children, Steve and Scarlet,  for the past 5 years.  We have built lifetime friendships with other families and made so many memories at Brightstart.  
We would love to come back to take our last class photos when the time allows for your next picture days if possible.  These are treasures that the kids get to keep from Brightstart.  
The class of 2020 from Brightstart missed their Spring Concert, Egg Hunting, Easter Bunny Pictures and events, Mother’s/Father’s Day Breakfast, Descanso Gardens Field Trip,  Class Photo and much more…more importantly they didn’t get to have a closure with the friends and faculty to say farewell.  
It makes them very special graduate class and we are blessed that they are all safe and healthy.  I tried my best to explain all of this to my little 4 year old chatterbox who had 10000 questions about what was going on.  Now she’s an expert on the pandemic and Coronavirus (COVID 19). She is also fully trained on safety precautions from wearing masks to washing her hands properly. These are just a few memories that they will have to share when they get older. 
Thanks again for everything,  words cannot explain the gratitude that we have towards you and your staff (our Brightstart Family). You guys have a special place in our hearts. 
This is an emotional transition for all of us but a very proud one!
With Gratitude, 
Sharis and Vahe 

Hello Sabrina,

I just wanted to let you know due to the uncertain climate right now, Amelia will not be returning to the school. 🙁  I only think it’s fair to give her spot to a child in need. She will be staying home with me until all this is settled and we feel more comfortable with our current climate. We are extremely sadden by this and appreciate EVERYTHING you have all done for us. Thank you. 
Araxie 

Hello Mrs. Sabrina. It breaks my heart that Violet’s time at bright start had to end this way. She won’t be returning to Bright start due to so much uncertainty of what is safe at the moment and she is due to start TK in the fall. Please know that we truly have appreciated what you and all your teachers have done for her. We are so grateful for all of you guys. Please let me know if Violet could stop by sometime to say her proper good byes to you all? We miss you all and will always remember you guys too. I hope once life has some normalcy we can continue to come by and say hi. And we also hope to start Ari(baby brother) in the future at Bright Start. We look forward to his time there too. 

Thank you for everything, 
Johanna Guzman, Violet Leiva
& Joe Leiva. 

Dearest Bright Start Management, Teachers, and Staff,

With the approach of the Thanksgiving Holiday, we count all the people we are most thankful for and Bright Star CDC management and teachers are most certainly at the top of our list. We thanks you for providing all the love, care, guidance, education and happy memories to our children Nareh and Sareen during 2015.

Nareh has been excelling in Kindergarten from day one. As a matter of fact, she was selected as the very first “Super Kid” in their classroom. We owe her success for the most part to the hard work of her teachers in Bright Start who have laid the foundation for her future academics.

There are teachers in her school who know of Bright Start and speak highly of our preschool’s excellence and distinction.

We are sure that Sareen is going to thrive as well.

—Grigorian Family, November 2015

It’s a pleasure having Naira in your wonderful school. She truly enjoys coming to school and she absolutely adores Mrs. Armineh, but the time has come for her to start a new journey. She will be in kindergarten soon and is very much looking forward to going to “big kids school”. We would like to thank everyone at Bright Start for all their hard work and dedication. We have been a Bright Start family for many years since our 3 children went there and started their beginnings with Bright Start. We will miss you!

—Megerdichian Family, April 2015

We would like to thank the staff at Bright Start for 3 wonderful years. We see a great personal growth in Harrison. We wish you continued success and we would recommend Bright Start CDC to our family and friends.

–Chang Family, April 2015

I just want to quickly express myself to you and your staff. As you know I go pick up Andrew and most of the time I go with Henry. As you have seen Henry can’t wait to join Bright Start !!! I just want to express that we are very happy Andrew attends Bright Start, the staff; always make us feel welcome, demonstrate so much dedication and care for Andrew and the children and Henry as well (and he doesn’t even go there yet). I feel it’s important to compliment all the teachers and acknowledge all their hard work as well as yourself. Thank you Bright Start!

–Norma Ghassemian

We can’t begin to express our sincere gratitude for taking such good care of Chloe. She’s truly loves every minute of it and has very happily and voluntarily come to school each and every day. Thank you so very much!

–Armen & Estineh

Thank you so much for allowing Landon the opportunity to be a part of Bright Start. You have such a wonderful program and staff. Everyone is so kind-hearted and shows so much love to the kids. Thank you so much once again for making our transition o California that much easier. Thanks to all the staff for the kindness and caring they have given to Landon. We will miss you!

–Jessica Domin

I felt the urge to send you this short note to tell you how happy and satisfied Silva and I both were throughout the past 5 years with Bright Start’s care and attention to our two kids – Aleena and Haig.

The peace of mind that your childcare center inspires in many of the parents we have gotten to know during this time is simply priceless! It takes great leadership on your part and devotion and professionalism on the part of your entire team to earn the accolades that Bright Start so truly deserves. The morning greetings, the hugs and kisses, the cleanliness and safety of your facilities and above all, the CARE you all provided makes us more than happy to recommend Bright Start to our friends and family. Needless to say, true to its name, Bright Start is not only a day-care center … it is a Child Development Center (“CDC”) – par excellence!

Once again, a big THANK YOU. Although we have no plans for a third at this point, if it happens … be sure you’ll see us again.

–Raffi Kendirjian