My son has been going here since he was 1.. now he's in kindergarten there. My daughter has been going there she she was 8 weeks old.. and I hope to keep her there until she is in kindergarten.
I was concerned about my son going to a regular daycare, instead of a home-based one, but now I'm convinced this was best. They have taught him so much, people tell me all the time that he seems smarter than other kids they know his age. He has a great vocabulary and great social skills.
The toys may be a little old.. but they don't buy brand new all the time to cut down on the cost to parents, and they accept a lot of donations from parents as well.
The setup in the daycare is great... babies are in an enclosed nursery so they aren't disturbed.. but there is glass all the way around so you can see. All the other classes have half-walls so they are open. And it is amazing how you can walk in there in the afternoon and ALL the kids are down for a nap at the same time!... I can hardly get my 2 down peacefully at the same time on the weekend!
The teachers are great and care about the kids.. starting at about 3, they have a very structured education and my kid will be ahead of the curve after he finishes up kindergarten and goes to 1st grade at another school.
And... they offer gymnastics, karate, dance & swimming lessons ON SITE! (for an extra fee of course)
Also... I work/have worked with several prominent people in the community who have their kids or have had their kids at Bright Ideas... it has a great reputation.
The price is about mid-range for daycares... and decreases as your child gets older.
But you wouldn't necessarily want the cheapest place for your child, would you? Sometimes you get what you pay for and this place is definitely worth it. I NEVER worry about my kids here, and they love it!
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