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216 E 90th Dr.
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 750-9799
216 E 90th Dr.
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 750-9799

Giving your child the best start in life

216 E 90th Dr.
Merrillville, IN 46410

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Monday to Friday: 6:00 AM-6:00 PM

Saturday & Sunday: Closed

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Inspiring curiosity, confidence, and lifelong learning

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Guiding growth through engaging, hands-on learning

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Nurturing minds, building skills, and fostering growth

Our Future Is Bright at the Top!

Welcome to Bright Beginnings Academy!

Begin your journey to finding the ideal childcare for your child. We can’t wait to welcome you and your family into our community.

Experienced teachers

Our teachers are caring, dedicated, and focused on fostering each child's growth and success.

Commitment to Excellence

We are dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment where every child can flourish.

Curriculum

Our Programs

Infants

0 to 18 months

Toddlers

18 months to 3 years

Pre-School & Pre-K

3 to 5 years old

Summer Camp

Team-building activities

After School Care

Caters to each child’s curiosity

Your Child's Best Start In Life

At Bright Beginnings Academy, all our programs are enriched with a strong academic foundation and incorporate play-based learning to make education enjoyable! Our before- and after-school programs provide transportation to and from local schools, along with homework support in the afternoons. Children also enjoy ample healthy outdoor playtime in our spacious, well-equipped playgrounds.

We blend academic enrichment with fun, hands-on activities that encourage creativity and curiosity.
We emphasize early literacy, math, problem-solving, and social-emotional development to prepare children for kindergarten and beyond.
Our dedicated educators guide and support each child's growth, fostering confidence and independence.
We provide a warm, welcoming space where children feel valued, safe, and excited to learn each day.

Session Times

All of our programs are academically enriched and play-based-learning is fun at Enchanted Forest Academy!

Mon.-Fri.

6:30 AM-5:30 PM

Sat.y-Sun.

CLOSED

FAQ's

Guide To Enchanted Forest Academy

All children enrolling in our three and four year old classrooms must be toilet-trained. We will allow a pull-up during nap time only.

We offer a 10% sibling discount off of the oldest child's tuition.

We appreciate the service of first responders and our military families. We offer a 5% discount for those families.

Monthly tuition for all students includes a morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack (for our full-time students only). Weekly menus are sent to parents every Friday for the upcoming week.

There are several ways we use to communicate with families at our center, however our primary methods are through the ProCare Parent Engagement mobile application, and through REMIND. We also use email periodically. Parents are able to contact teachers directly through the mobile application as well as receive pictures.

WHY CHOOSE US

Our Core Values

At Bright Beginnings Academy, our core values focus on creating a supportive and nurturing environment where each child feels valued and inspired to learn. We emphasize safety, respect, and inclusivity, welcoming all children and encouraging them to thrive, regardless of their backgrounds.

Learn And Play

We believe that learning and play go hand in hand, allowing children to explore new ideas.

Great Teachers

Dedicated, caring, and committed to fostering a positive learning environment.

Family Environment

A warm, family-oriented environment where children, parents, and staff feel connected.

Excellent Programs

Carefully crafted to support each child's academic, social, and emotional growth.

Reviews

4.8 Over 17 Reviews

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Hillary Barnes 2 months ago

As a parent when I imagine my child going to daycare, I look for my child to be safe, learning, and come home happy each day. I can say Bright Beginnings Academy provides that to parents to give you a peace of mind while your child is in their care. The teachers are very personable and give you daily/personalized reports of your child to keep you updated throughout the day. I couldn't ask for more! Thank you for all you do!

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Lori Harvey 2 months ago

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FatherBruce GaryPotter 2 months ago

I would recommend this Academy to anyone who wants a great early childhood education experience for their children. It’s important to teach fundamentals and skills, but it’s a beautiful thing when you can use your imagination in the process. Two thumbs up.

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Alex Blair 2 months ago

I can’t say enough good things about Bright Beginnings Academy! Their staff is amazing and they take such great care of the children. My child has learned so much since being enrolled at Bright Beginnings Academy. It will be a sad day when my child is off to kindergarten!

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Ieisha Banks 2 months ago

Absolutely stunning establishment with very caring and gentle staff. Amazing communication methods and detailed curriculum for children.

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Brittany Brummet 2 months ago

I have worked at the center for multiple years, I can guarantee that your children are in perfect hands with my coworkers and supporting staff. We are growing in the educational field and going to be experiencing some drastic changes with our curriculum that are going to make your child’s experience at our center amazing and give them a great potential for their future. Bright beginnings is the best place for your child to start their educational journey.

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Angela Rain 3 months ago

I love the ladies that work here, and most importantly so do my children. I have one with severe allergies and the ladies ensure that he is well taken care of.

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K Stacks 1 year ago

Love the lady's that work here and kids

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Zardoz N 2 year ago

All daycares pose challenges for everyone involved. Speaking for myself, as a father, I'm always skeptical about putting my child into others' care; it's a tall order, really; and as parents, it's only natural to worry. For this daycare, I've set my worries aside. I've found Bright Beginnings's influence on my son unexpectedly positive, even if I (like every parent, I imagine) worried, at first, about results. This daycare has a chef for the kids who features in their newsletter. They have security. They have a copious playground and committed educators. Their ranking follows suit, accredited as it is. Kim is very understanding about notices for taking family leave, etc., which other daycares do not offer (to their discredit, I should think).

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We know you want to raise happy, confident kids, but it’s impossible to be there every minute. That's where a supportive family partner comes in!

You want your children to be academically prepared to excel in school, socially equipped to form meaningful friendships, and emotionally resilient to tackle life's challenges.