Bright Beginnings Preschool- Crozet

We are very happy with Miss Amber's work in the cheetah room with the three and four-year-olds. She has excellent curriculum ideas and is teaching the kids a greater range of things that I have seen in this room previously! Today they did a paint splatter activity and learned about Jackson Pollock! Amber also has worked with us specifically on nap time for our child. Thank you also to Maggie and Becca for all of the help and guidance you have provided for our family.

We were blessed to find a home for our three children at Bright Beginnings upon relocating to Crozet in October 2023. When they enrolled our daughter was 4 years old and our twin boys were 15 months old. Since then, we’ve witnessed their development across several dimensions. Our daughter thrived in Ms. Margaret’s Zebra class where she was welcomed warmly from the start. We are confident Ms. Margaret’s decades of experience paired with challenging curriculum delivered in a nurturing manner ensured our daughter had a growth mindset and was more than prepared for kindergarten. Our boys, now 3 years old, have experienced a classroom transition and several different teachers but have adjusted well to both in each instance. They currently love their time with Ms. Joslyn in the Monkey class where we’ve seen growth across their social-emotional, motor, literacy, math, language, and cognitive skills. Our boys enjoy it so much they say, “hi, bye, and see you soon school” any time we drive past and always are on the lookout for a train passing by. Recent investments to add turf to the outdoor area has been well-received by our washing machine and boys’ knees. We appreciate the Parents / Kids Night Out program which allows us to enjoy an occasional evening to ourselves or with friends while knowing our children are well cared for at Bright Beginnings a few extra hours on a Friday night. Thank you to the teachers and assistants who have helped shape our little ones over the past two years.

★★★★★ Wonderful Daycare – Our Daughter Loves It! Bright Beginnings has been an amazing place for our 4-year-old daughter, and we couldn’t be happier with our experience! From the moment we walked in, we felt the warmth and care that the teachers and staff provide. They truly go above and beyond to create a safe, fun, and nurturing environment. One of our daughter’s favorite parts of the day is outdoor playtime—she absolutely loves running around with her friends and enjoying the fresh air. She also gets so excited watching the train go by, which has become a daily highlight for her! It’s little things like this that make Bright Beginnings such a special place. Beyond the fun, we’ve been so impressed with how much she has learned. The engaging activities, early education focus, and caring staff have helped her grow socially and academically. The facility is always clean and well-organized, and we feel completely at ease knowing she’s in great hands. We highly recommend Bright Beginnings to any family looking for a daycare where their child will be loved, encouraged, and excited to go every day!

Ever since we toured the Bright Beginnings school in Crozet, I knew this was the place for our daughter. The cleanliness and happy kids were the main reason we chose this place. The staff was friendly and engaging from day one. Miss Stacey brightens our day every morning at the front desk. She’s like the heart of the school, we love her. Our daughter’s teachers are sweet and caring and always provide updates about her day, including pictures and even potty schedules. They spend a lot of time outside, which is very important for us: Our daughter is always happy to go to school every morning and seems to be happy there. So far we had very good experience with Bright Beginnings.

We’ve been fortunate to go to Bright Beginnings since we relocated to Virginia last summer. We’re grateful for the administrators and teachers who’ve helped developed both girls during this time of significant change for our family. Ms. Stacie started as our younger daughter’s teacher and moved into the preschool director role. Ms. Stacie has a special energy and radiance to her. She brings her full heart to work and that’s evident in the way that she shows up and is so present with the parents and children in every interaction. Our younger daughter has continued to thrive under Ms. Joslyn who is kind, patient, present, engaged and supportive. She’s always sharing or celebrating something the kids did during the day and I never feel rushed with her, no matter how busy she is. Our older daughter has transitioned to a new school but we’re so grateful to have had Ms. Margaret to help our older daughter perfect spelling and numbers, and to bring out more of her artistic skills, curiosity and creativity. Ms. Margaret’s career educator shines through which puts parents at ease. You can tell how committed Ms. Margaret is to the curriculum and child development. Ms. Alexis, who supported our older daughter in Ms. Margaret’s class has been kind and patient and so supportive of our family. I know they’ve both contributed to our older daughter’s ability to be more ready for kindergarten. We’re appreciative for all the teachers and teaching assistants and know that under Ms. Stacie’s leadership, the preschool will continue to thrive.