My son loves Bright Start! We moved last October, and even though I find full-time positions in others pre-school, I choose Bright Start because Miss Nancy and Miss Ava are excellent teachers. As a mom, you know when you the school is the right for son and for you. I wouldn't change my decision for anything.
Marina
Bright Start Early Learning Center
973-226-2886
Nancy Hartelius and Ava Meade began Bright Start Early Learning Center in 2008. The center, located inside the Presbyterian Church of West Caldwell, strives to provide age-appropriate learning for children ages 2 1/2 to 5 years old.
Bright Start offers either three-, four- or five-day nursery school programs. Students can attend three-hour, half-day programs, six-and-a-half hour full-day programs or a 10-hour extended day.
The center also provides a six-week summer program in June and July for children ages 2 1/2 to 6 years old. Each session features a variety of indoor and outdoor activities that includes arts and crafts, music, stories and water games.
- Hours: Mon - Fri, 7:15am - 5:30pm (from September to June and during six-week summer program in June and July)
- Age range: 2 1/2 to 6

Thank Goodness for Bright Start! An amazing school with a great curriculum and truly caring teachers. I am a picky parent and thought no school would be able to meet my needs but Bright Start has far surpassed them. What an OUTSTANDING school. NO OTHER in the area even comes close. Thank you!!