Bright Beginnings
An Early Chilhood Program for 3 & 4 Year Old Children
Bright Beginnings is dedicated to young children and their families. We are located at:
| Douglas School | Learning Ladder Early Childhood Center | Zearing Child Enrichment Center |
| 220 East LaSalle Street | 2121 N. Euclid | 633 Masonic Drive |
| Princeton, IL 61356 | Princeton, IL 61356 | Princeton, IL 61356 |
| (815)875-6075 | (815)876-3205 | (815)875-2335 |
For enrollment information please contact our staff at (815)875-6075.
BRIGHT BEGINNINGS
"A child's mind is a candle to be lit."
PROVIDES CHILDREN AN OPPORTUNITY TO:
* Build self-esteem by allowing each child to feel successful.
* Gain enthusiasm for learning and school.
* Develop knowledge and skills for learning.
* Learn to make good choices.
* Learn to play and work with others.
* Acquire and use language for communicating feelings, thoughts and understanding.
* Increase their understanding of the world and things within it.
* Learn to feel confident and be independent.
PROVIDES PARENTS AN OPPORTUNITY TO:
* Understand the importance as their child's first and most important teacher.
* Learn more about their child's development.
* Participate in the program through: classroom visits, accompanying us on field trips or assisting in classroom projects.
* Check out books and videos about parenting issues from the Parent Resource Library.
* Meet other parents of young children.
GENERAL INFORMATION
-- Half day sessions
--FREE of charge to eligible children
--Children must be three or four years old by September 1
--Bright Beginnings serves children within the Princeton Elementary School District 115
--Funded by the Illinois State Board of Education
--Hands-on developmentally appropriate curriculum
--Busing available to students who meet district transportation guidelines