My name is Beth Brantley-Daniels, I am the founder and owner of Bright Ideas Childcare & Learning Center. I am also the mother of 8 children, 4 girls and 4 boys. I have always envisioned Bright Ideas to be an extension of family and community to help build the foundation of children.
Our Tempe facility is a thriving learning center where my wonderful childcare specialists, including my own children Will, Helle and Peter spend our days helping children grow, learn, love and laugh!
We are a committed partner in building your child’s developmental and educational foundation. We are dedicated in providing an environment that meets the social, emotional and intellectual growth of your child.
Bright Ideas offers childcare for children 6 weeks to 12 years. Our programs are designed to fit the individual needs of each stage of development. Our curriculum Director provides each classroom with age appropriate thematic curriculum to stimulate your child’s physical, emotional, social and intellectual development.
I understand that choosing a childcare provider is one of the most difficult decisions a parent has to make. We encourage our parents to visit anytime and to communicate regularly with our childcare specialists to monitor their child’s progress. We want to make this stressful transition as comfortable as possible. If there is anything that I can do to make you and your child’s experience positive, we will go the extra mile to meet your individual needs.
Thank you for your interest and I look forward to meeting you and your little one very soon.
Please do not hesitate to contact me directly to tour the center or ask any questions.
Sincerely Yours,
A registration fee of $30.00 per child or $90.00 per family of 3 or more is required when your child is enrolled. Registration fees are charged annually and due by September 1st of each year. Registration fees are used to cover administrative costs and supplies and are non-refundable.
Bright Ideas Childcare offers childcare for children 6 weeks to 12 years. Our programs are designed to fit the individual needs of each stage of development. Our curriculum Director provides each classroom with age appropriate thematic curriculum to stimulate their physical, emotional, social and educational development, A monthly calendar and daily schedule is posted in each classroom that identifies the theme, activities and curriculum for each month. Please feel free to ask for a copy of the month’s calendar.
We gladley accept families that are in need of childcare subsidy, which is offered by the Department of Economic Securities. A registration fee still applies. DES does not pay for registrations fees; therefore it is the recipient’s responsibity. DES recipients are required to sign a provider agreement between Bright Ideas Childcare and DES that outlines specific payment details of co-pays, registration fees, and other finiancial responsibilities. Co-payments are due by Wednesday of each week. Bright Ideas Childcare has the right to dis-enroll after two weeks of non-payment. Bright Ideas is required to supply DES with balance notices monthly to assure that DES clients are complaint with the financial agreement. DES directly authorizes enrollment either by phone or written agreement BEFORE the start of enrollment. Any enrollment prior to authorization can result in personal financial responsibility.
Bright Ideas Childcare is open at 6:00 am Monday through Friday. We close at 6:30 pm Monday through Thursday and on Friday’s we close at 6:00 pm. There is a late pick up fee or $1.00 per minute per child. Each parent will have a 1 day grace period, after that late fees will be due at the time of pick up and are not billed as a weekly fee.
Bright Ideas Childcare programs include Infants, Toddlers, Preschool and School Agers.
School age children will have the opportunity to attend field trips during their summer breaks. Field trips are generally offered twice a week. Most field trips have a minimal charge. Parental permission is required. Sign-up sheets will be kept at the front desk. All field trips are limited to 20 children, based on a first come, first served basis. All money for a field trip must be paid in advance in order for your child to participate. A parent Handbook explaining all requirements will be given to parents at the beginning of the summer session.
You will have two weeks a year that you will not be charged tuition. You must fill out a “Vacation Request Form” that will reserve your child’s enrollment and not be charged tuition. A two week notice must be given. You may take one week at a time, but individual days will not be deducted. If vacation is taken during holidays, there must be 3 days before or 3 days after the holiday to consider it.
Bright Ideas gives 5 sick days per year. Your child must be called in sick and our sick day form must be filled out on the next day of attendance. Sick days may not be used “after the fact.”
Bright Ideas is closed Memorial Day, the 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. On other holidays such as the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve we will offer a pre-registration for childcare with limited hours. There must be a minimum of 35 participants in order to open. Parents that sign up but do not show up will be charged a $50 no show fee per child. Parents that are late picking up will be charged $10 per minute per child.
We provide breakfast, lunch and dinner with healthy snacks in between each meal. Our menu is planned to meet daily nutritional and licensing requirements, but also recognizes the foods kid’s love. Please let us know any specific dietary requirements, restrictions or allergies. Bright Ideas is a CACFP provider (state sponsored food program). Children with food allergies must have a written note from their pediatrician for food substitutes. Menus are posted at the front desk. Parents may request a copy of the month’s menu for home. Please talk to the teacher or Director for “special day” treats your child would like to share.
At Bright Ideas we require all of our teachers to be First Aid and CPR certified. Fire drills are done on a regular basis to keep everyone prepared. Keeping your child safe is our number one priority. Childhood incidents and accidents are a normal part of growth and development. We will contact you in the event of an accident or minor injury. You will also be given a written report detailing what happened. If you do not receive the report, please advise the Director. In the event that your child is injured and/or required medical attention, 911 will be called. Emergency procedures are posted in every classroom, and on each exit door. First aid kits are kept in the main office and in the kitchen.
We accommodate both infants drinking breast milk and also parents who are using cloth diapers, so yes.
We encourage you to stop by Bright Ideas anytime. Please feel free to speak with the teachers or Director with any questions or concerns. We believe in working together with out parents for the benefit of “our” children. Make it a point to stop by and have lunch with your child or to observe them learning. Your child will appreciate your attention and enthusiasm and you’ll enjoy seeing them thrive and grow first hand!
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