Our mission is to provide a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where children can grow, learn, and thrive. We are committed to fostering each child's emotional, social, cognitive, and physical development through engaging, age-appropriate activities that encourage curiosity, creativity, and a love for learning. Partnering with families, we strive to create a supportive community that values respect, kindness, and diversity, helping each child reach their full potential.
Welcome to Bright Beginner's Academy!
At Bright Beginner’s Academy, we provide a nurturing and safe environment where your little ones can socialize, explore, and learn. Our dedicated staff is committed to your child's well-being, from the thoughtful activities and enriching curriculum to the healthy meals we serve. We put your child’s best interests at the heart of everything we do.
To schedule a tour or conference for your child, please give us a call at (219) 322-1636 today. We look forward to meeting you!
Toddler Schedule (Ages 1 - 2 years)
Toddlers are ready to learn how to follow a daily schedule with their class! Our amazing teachers here at BBA create a schedule that works for their specific room. See below for a general example.
Arrival & Breakfast
Open - 9:00 AM
As children arrive, they are greeted by their teachers! They will have free play while waiting for their friends to arrive until breakfast is served.
Circle Time
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
We start our day by getting together as a class to talk briefly about the plans we have created for the day. We will also do things like reading books or singing songs!
Morning Snack
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
It’s time to eat a healthy snack to prepare us for more fun and learning!
Centers
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
Centers are such an important part of our classrooms! Children will work on a theme-related activity with their teacher or play and explore on their own.
Outdoor Play
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
It’s time to get some fresh air! Children mostly play on their own using their imagination or do a group activity led by their teacher.
Lunch
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Time to wash our hands and eat a delicious and nutritious lunch!
Nap time
11:45 AM - 2:45 PM
Quiet time! Most children will nap, but if they happen to never fall asleep or wake up early, they are more than welcome to do quiet time activities such as looking at a book or puzzles!
P.M Snack
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM
They will enjoy another nutritious snack provided by the center.
Outdoor Play
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
It is time to go outside again! Children might do an activity as a class together or choose to play on their own.
Group Time
4:15 PM - 4:30 PM
After a busy day, it is time to talk as a class about all of the activities that we did that day, and to discuss the activities planned for the following day! We will also sing songs or read a book as well.
Free Play and Pick Up
4:30 PM - Close
At this time, children are given the space to explore and play in the activity centers on their own.