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.

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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 from our Parents

Teighlor Hill 1 year ago

So this is just my initial review based off of the tour I had today at Bright Beginnings Academy. It was amazing! I met with the academy director Tiffany and she was so nice and patient with all of my questions. She offered so much knowledge and reassurance about the kids safety and curriculum. The place is very clean and from what I can tell the kids are happy. When my daughter visited the room with the other 3 year olds most of them came up and hugged her and said hello to me and Tiffany. It was such a beautiful thing to see and experience. Tiffany went above and beyond on my tour she made me feel so comfortable it was all so great. I’m still spending the rest of the week touring other preschools but this one is definitely at the top of my list. If I do choose to enroll my daughter I will definitely post another review sharing our experiences as new members of the academy. Thanks again ❤️

Rebekah Sams 1 year ago

Sandra Lipford 1 year ago

Nathan Sweet 1 year ago

My daughter is 5yo and this is her first year at camp at Bright Beginnings. She has ADHD and was disruptive during her VPK year so I was pretty skeptical that she could make it through summer camp. But I was very surprised at the love, understanding and patience shown by her teachers from the very beginning. Ms. Leslie has been awesome with her as have all the other teachers. I'm glad I chose Bright Beginnings for her summer camp before kindergarten.

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.

Giving your child the best start in life

216 E 90th Dr.
Merrillville, IN 46410

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Toddlers
Pre-School & Pre-K
Summer Camp

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