Hours of service are Mon-Fri 6:30 AM-4:30 PM
Bright Start Early Learning Center offers exceptional childcare for children ages 6 weeks through preschool. Our faith-based program features age-appropriate classrooms where experienced teachers nurture each child’s growth in a safe and loving environment through discovery, play, and learning.
Bright Start Uses Frog Street Curriculum
RISE
Spero has been awarded a DCFS grant to pilot this innovative new program. RISE (Resources for Infant, child, and family Support & Education) brings together our Bright Start Early Learning Center and Parents as Teachers to better serve children and families whose level of need makes participation in a traditional early childhood center more challenging. Through RISE, we will integrate the center-based Parents as Teachers curriculum into Bright Start, creating a more comprehensive model of support that strengthens child development, empowers parents, and helps families build a strong foundation for future success.
ECE Apprenticeship Program
We are partnering with Rend Lake College and ManTraCon to bring an Early Childhood Education Apprenticeship opportunity to the area. RLC will provide the education portion while Bright Start Early Learning Center will provide the work-based experience. This is a two-year program leading to an ECE Certificate and college credits that can be used toward a degree program.
IDHS ‘Project Child Childcare Assistance Program
Bright Start has a site contract with the IL Department of Human Services to determine eligibility for the Child Care Assistance Program. This is a program that provides assistance to working parents. We can assess your eligibility on-site immediately so your child can start receiving services.
Please visit the Department of Human Services website to check the copay charts to determine what your monthly copay will be. Please call for questions or further assistance.
Bright Start is proud to be recognized as a Silver Circle of Quality program through ExceleRate Illinois. This designation means our program meets higher standards for learning environments, teaching quality, staff training, and program leadership. Our center is also licensed by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, ensuring we meet state requirements for safety and care.