About Our Preschool Program
Our program is open 5 days a week Monday-Friday. Our doors open at 7:00 AM and close at 4:00 PM. Our preschool program is designed to support the growth and development of children between the ages of 3 to 5 years. At this stage, children are eager learners, developing greater independence, social skills, and problem-solving abilities. Our program provides a balance of structured activities and free play to encourage curiosity, creativity, and confidence.
At Bright Beginnings, we believe that parents are a child’s first and most important teachers. A strong partnership between families and our staff helps children feel secure, supported, and excited to learn. We encourage open communication and provide opportunities for parents to be actively involved in their child’s preschool experience.
Touring Our Facility
At Bright Beginnings Learning Center we want to meet and greet your family in person. We welcome all families to attend open house events throughout the year, for more information we suggest you follow us on social media to hear about our latest events. We also offer one-on-one tours of our facility throughout the year. Our program operates on rolling admissions, so we can enroll students anytime of the year as long as space is available. In case space is not available at the moment we can place your child on a waitlist. Your family will be contacted once a space becomes available. Your family will be given 3-7 business days to reserve your child’s spot. If no confirmation is received the next family on the waitlist will be given an opportunity to enroll their child. We suggest you visit our center and meet our director’s before any enrollments. Schedule your tour here.
Enrollment & Tuition
Enrollment
- Enrollment is open to children ages 3-5 years old based on space availability
- A completed enrollment packet including all required forms (emergency contacts, medical records, immunizations, and signed handbook acknowledgements), must be submitted before a child’s first day.
- A non-refundable registration fee of $100 is due at the time of enrollment to secure your child’s spot.
- Enrollment is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Returning families may receive priority placement during re-enrollment periods.
Tuition
- Tuition is $350 per week and is due on the first day of the week.
- Payments can be made by electronic transfer or paid at the front desk by cash, checks, or payment cards.
- Tuition is charged regardless of attendance, including holidays, illness, or family vacations, as your child’s space is reserved.
- Late payments will result in a $25 late fee after 3 days past due. Continued late payment may result in dismissal from the program.
- A returned check fee of $50 will be charged for any returned checks.
Subsidy/Assistance
We welcome families who receive childcare assistance from the state or county or other agencies. If you would like more information or help for applying for childcare assistance, please contact us to schedule an appointment or apply online at Virginia CommonHelp.
Please note applying for childcare assistance does not guarantee you funding, childcare assistance is based on the approval from Fairfax County. All applications and supporting documents should be submitted to CCAR in PDF format, if you need assistance feel free to reach out to our center for help. CCARinfo@fairfaxcounty.gov is Fairfax County’s email to submit documents to.
When applying for childcare assistance you will need:
- Last 6 weeks paystubs
- An electrical or cable bill within the last 30 days (if you do not have one, you will need one from your landlord with a letter stating you reside at that address)
- CCAR Application completed in paper or online (we have a parent computer available to apply at our site) Child Care Subsidy English Application Child Care Subsidy Application Spanish
- Signed Employment Verification form from Employer Verification Employment Income English Verification Employment Income Spanish
- You will also need to fill out a service plan for your application Child Care Service Plan
- You will need to fill out a child support verification form Child Support English Form Child Support Form Spanish
- All children’s birth certificates or a copy
- A passport or government issued ID.
