Solutions

Real Life Solutions

Frequent Outdoor Time & Space

The fresh air does wonders for the joy we feel each day. Children and adults of each classroom use the outdoor space each day.

There is no bad weather, only bad clothing!

Premium Nutrition

Bright Light offers breakfast, lunch, and two snacks each day. These opportunities focus on whole, local foods and offer children many chances to try new foods.

Meal times are a chance for children to develop self help skills as well as learn behaviors around food as a nutrient.

Consistent Staff

Staff at Bright Light work in teams of 2 or 3, and 7-10 people make up each age group specific. Our goal is for families and children to have the same staff caring for them over 20-30 months of time.

Consistency of staff is acheived as children are planned to stay in each classroom for 20-30 months.

Infant Early Care List

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Toddler Early Care List

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Preschool List

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FAQ

Have questions? We have the answers!

Where are you located?

Downtown Battle Creek - in the Historic Sullivan Dary Barn. This space is just 2 blocks from the Post office, and 3 blocks from the Federal Center.

When is care available?

The center is open from 6:30a to 5:30p and your tuition pays for attendance during hours of open.

Where do I park?

Dropoff happens in the parking lot north or west of the building, use the sidewalk and come on in!

Staff usually parks along the playground and short term visitors use the street parking as needed.

What should I bring the 1st week?

Children feel most confortable when they have connections to home. Please bring the things that will help them settle in, this maybe a favorite book, blanket, stuffed animal or even a photo book of family.

What does a typical day like?

Children are dropped off each day by family, upon arrival children will greet teachers, share any information needed for a good day and say goodbye. Children spend mornings eating breakfast, playing with classroom toys, teacher led activities, and outdoor time. Lunch is usually around 11:30, nap happens soon after. After naptime children will again share a snack, spend time outdoors, and particpate in imaganitive play with their teachers and classmates. Pick-up happens typicall between 3:30p-5:30p and chidren may be on the playground or in their classrooms.

How do I join?

Begin your journey with Bright Light ECE by coming for a tour or reserving your spot on the waitlist. We work exclusively from our wait list, so find the ENROLL button on our website for a direct link to either option joinr waitlist or schedule a tour.

Do you go outside in bad weather?

Bad weather is an adult perception - turns out children love rainy days, snow exploration, and sprinklers in the hot sun!

Adults will ensure that the safety of children is top priority in all trypes of weather - appropiate clothing, reasonable time expectations, and safe spaces are promised when the weather is 'bad'.

What food is served?

Bright Light ECE is a leader in early childhood nutrition - seasonally appropiate, local, whole food is served from our partnership kitchens in Battle Creek and delivered by EatsBC hot and fresh daily for lunch.

Other food items are prepped on site in our kitchen @ the barn; on-site prep includes fresh fruits and veggies with a variety of grains and proteins offering signifianct food diversity.

Menus published in your Welcome Packet and weekly.