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Bright Beginnings Preschool

 

Watch as our qualified teachers help your child grow, learn and get ready for Kindergarten through our 3-class preschool program!

As a part of the Geneseo Park District, Bright Beginnings Preschool students get an enhanced learning environment by utilizing all The Center has to offer...from the gym to the kitchen & beyond!

Plus... 2 field trips and 2 programs each year!

PRESCHOOL DETAILS

  • Prices are based on Member (M) or Non-Member (NM) status. You can purchase a Household Membership or a Youth Membership to receive the discounted pricing. Learn more about Becoming a Member.
  • Preschool fees are based upon a yearly rate but can be paid by the month for no additional fee.  Preschool fees are due the first class of each month.
  • Bright Beginnings Preschool begins after Labor Day & ends before Memorial Day. Preschool follows the Geneseo School District 228 calendar for full days off (does not include scheduled early dismissals or half days).
  • Bright Beginnings will not go past the scheduled school year, even if emergency school days are used by the Geneseo School District.
  • Bright Beginnings Preschool is located through the Gym in the 1st classroom in the Growth Inc. building.
  • Bright Beginnings Preschool is not affiliated with Growth Inc. Child Care Center. Children from Growth Inc. are welcome to attend Bright Beginnings Preschool and will be picked up by the teacher on class days.
  • A waiting list is available for all full preschool classes.

 

BRIGHT BEGINNINGS PRESCHOOL CANCELLATIONS: 

  • Preschool follows the Geneseo School District 228 calendar for full days off (does not include scheduled early dismissals or half days).
  • On days when Geneseo School District cancels because of weather, Preschool is also cancelled.
  • On days when Geneseo School District releases early because of weather, afternoon Preschool is also cancelled.
  • On days when the Geneseo School District starts late Starbrights & Kinderbrights AM classes will be cancelled. Starbrights & Kinderbrights PM and Twinklebrights classes will be held as scheduled.

 

TWINKLEBRIGHTS

 

2 - 3 year olds

Two year olds love to feel like big kids, so why not let them go to school! This structured class will get little learners ready for preschool. Classes run 45 minutes, 1 day per week. 

  • Weekly art projects
  • Colors & Music
  • Story & Theme of the week
  • FUN & PLAY with friends

FACT: Twinklebrights is the only independent two year old preschool in Geneseo. This means your child participates in this program without a parent. What this also means...is 45 minutes each week all to yourself!

 

SEPTEMBER 2023 - MAY 2024
TUESDAY CLASS TIMES: 11:15 am - Noon | TU
THURSDAY CLASS TIMES: 11:15 am - Noon | TH
FEES1: $30 per month M / $60 per month NM [$270 per Year M / $540 per Year NM]

TEACHER: Mrs. Ramp

Kathy Ramp has a B.S. in Elementary Education from ISU with a Masters in Reading from WIU.

 

1School year Class Fees are based on Member (M) or Non-Member (NM) status. You can purchase a Household Membership or a Youth Membership to receive the discounted pricing. Learn more about Becoming a Member. Preschool fees are based upon a yearly rate but can be paid by the month for no additional fee.

STARBRIGHTS

 

3 - 4 year olds

Our second-year preschool class offers a structured learning environment with lots of room for fun hands-on activities to help each student grow academically and socially. Classes run 2.5 hours Tuesdays and Thursdays.

  • Letter Recognition
  • Writing Letters and Numbers
  • Hands-on & Cooperative Learning
  • Numbers & Counting
  • Daily Art Projects
  • FUN & PLAY with friends

 

SEPTEMBER 2023 - MAY 2024
AM CLASS TIMES: 8:30 - 11:00am | TU TH
PM CLASS TIMES: 12:30 - 3:00pm | TU TH
FEES1: $110 per month M / $220 per month NM [$990 per Year M / $1,980 per Year NM]

TEACHER: Mrs. Bieneman

Rachel Bieneman has B.S. in Communications and a B.A. in Elementary Education from WIU.

 

1School year Class Fees are based on Member (M) or Non-Member (NM) status. You can purchase a Household Membership or a Youth Membership to receive the discounted pricing. Learn more about Becoming a Member. Preschool fees are based upon a yearly rate but can be paid by the month for no additional fee.

 

KINDERBRIGHTS (3-Day Pre-K)

4 - 5 year olds

The third year preschool class builds on what students learned in Starbrights. Classes run 2.5 hours Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays.  In a structured setting, students will continue learning...

  • Letter Identification & Sounds
  • Math Principles
  • Science Projects
  • Hands-on Learning
  • Large & Small Motor Skills
  • School Readiness
  • Daily Art Project
  • FUN & PLAY with friends

 

SEPTEMBER 2023 - MAY 2024
AM CLASS TIMES: 8:30 - 11:00am | M W F
PM CLASS TIMES: 12:30 - 3:00pm | M W F
FEES1: $140 per month M / $280 per month NM [$1,260 per Year M / $2,520 per Year NM]

TEACHER: Mrs. Nelson

Sarah Nelson has a B.A. in Elementary Education from Monmouth College.

 

1School year Class Fees are based on Member (M) or Non-Member (NM) status. You can purchase a Household Membership or a Youth Membership to receive the discounted pricing. Learn more about Becoming a Member. Preschool fees are based upon a yearly rate but can be paid by the month for no additional fee.

 

Upcoming Events

September 27

PARENT-LED PLAYGROUP

Let your kids play and burn off energy in a safe & warm environment under your supervision.
No registration required. No play group held November 22 & 24

September 27

YOUTH PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT

Come out for some fun games, warm up drills and a round robin scramble. Paddles and balls will be furnished if you don't have your own. No Partner required.
Grades: 4 - 8

September 29

PARENT-LED PLAYGROUP

Let your kids play and burn off energy in a safe & warm environment under your supervision.
No registration required. No play group held November 23 & 25

All Upcoming Events