Our Classrooms
A Bright Path for Every Age
From infants through VPK, our classrooms are designed to support each child’s growth with loving care, strong academics, & joyful discovery.
Curriculum That
Builds Confidence
Brilliant Babies
6 Weeks – 12 Months
Our Ratio 1:4 | State Ratio 1:4
Teacher to Student Ratio
Intelligent Ones
12 Months – 24 Months
Our Ratio 1:6 | State Ratio 1:6
Teacher to Student Ratio
Gifted Toddlers
2 Years – 3 Years
Our Ratio 1:8 | State Ratio 1:11
Teacher to Student Ratio
Pre-Scholars
3 Years – 4 Years
Our Ratio 1:10 | State Ratio 1:15
Teacher to Student Ratio
Scholars Program
4 Years – 5 Years
Our Ratio 1:10 | State Ratio 1:20
Teacher to Student Ratio
More Ways
We Support Families
Part-Time Child Care
Flexible weekly schedules for families who need care a few days per week.
Aftercare Programs
Safe, structured after-school care with snacks, play, homework support, and enrichment.
Summer Camp
Weekly themed experiences filled with creativity, exploration, friendships, and unforgettable memories.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, we provide breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack each day.
In certain cases, parents may provide their own food. If your child has a documented medical need, you are welcome to send meals following our food guidelines.
For children with specific preferences or picky eating habits, parents may also provide food; however, in that case, all meals must be prepared at home. We do not mix food from home with meals provided by the school.
We make reasonable accommodations by removing specific items from meals when needed (for example, excluding meat for vegetarian diets).
However, we are unable to provide substitutions or accommodate specialized diets such as vegan diets. Families with more specific dietary needs are welcome to provide meals from home and must adhere to following our food guidelines.
Yes, children have a scheduled two-hour rest period each day.
This is required in accordance with the Department of Children and Families (DCF) guidelines and helps support children’s overall well-being and development.
We ask parents to provide two full changes of clothes, including underwear and shoes, in case of accidents. These items are kept in your child’s classroom in his/her personalized cubby.
Each Monday, please bring a clean fitted sheet and blanket for nap time. These items will be sent home every Friday for laundering.
A water bottle labeled with your child’s first and last name.
For infants, parents are required to provide prepared bottles, food, diapers, and wipes, as meals are not provided in the infant classroom.
We use the Procare Parent App to keep families connected throughout the day. Parents receive updates and can communicate directly with both teachers and administration as needed.
Yes, parents receive photos and updates throughout the day using our ProCare Parent App. Photos are shared for children who have a signed photo release form on file.
Yes, we offer live camera streaming through PBNJT/WatchMeGrow for families who would like additional visibility into their child’s day. This service is available for an additional weekly fee.
Yes, parents can check in and communicate at any time through the ProCare Parent App.
We also encourage families to follow our social media pages, where we share highlights, events, and daily moments of learning in action.
We believe in strong parent communication and transparency, so you always feel connected to your child’s day.
Our enrollment process is designed to ensure a smooth and prepared start for both children and families.
- To complete enrollment, families must:
- Pay the one-time registration fee and annual supply fee
- Complete the enrollment application
- Watch the welcome orientation video
- Submit current immunization records
Once all items are completed, your child’s enrollment can be finalized.
Early Learning Classrooms for Every Stage
Bright Scholars Early Learning Academy offers age-based classrooms designed to support children from infancy through Voluntary Prekindergarten. Each classroom is built around your child’s developmental stage, with safe routines, nurturing teachers, strong academics, and joyful discovery woven into the day. From infant care and toddler daycare to preschool and VPK, our programs help children grow with confidence while feeling known, loved, and supported.
Infant, Toddler, Preschool & VPK Programs
Our classrooms include Brilliant Babies for infants, Intelligent Ones and Gifted Toddlers for toddlers, Pre-Scholars for preschoolers, and Scholars VPK for kindergarten readiness. Each program provides age-appropriate care, learning activities, social development, and daily routines designed for your child’s current stage.
Smaller Classroom Ratios for Personalized Care
Bright Scholars is committed to smaller classroom ratios that allow teachers to provide more personal attention. With fewer students per teacher, children receive stronger support, closer supervision, and more meaningful relationships throughout the day.
A Preparatory Preschool Experience with Heart
Our classrooms are more than places for childcare. They are warm, structured environments where children build early academic skills, independence, communication, and character. Through teacher-led instruction, hands-on centers, S.T.E.A.M. exploration, literacy, math, music, movement, and social-emotional learning, children are prepared for the next step in their educational journey.
Faith-Based Learning and Character Development
Children are encouraged to practice kindness, patience, respect, honesty, and care for others through daily routines, teacher guidance, prayer, Bible stories, and positive classroom interactions. Our values of Love. Learn. Laugh. shape the way children experience each day.
Flexible Programs for Busy Families
In addition to full-time classroom programs, Bright Scholars offers part-time childcare and aftercare options to support family schedules. Whether your child is starting infant care, entering preschool, or preparing for VPK, our team is here to help you find the right fit.
Schedule a Tour of Our Classrooms in St. Cloud or Lake Nona
During your tour, you’ll walk through our classrooms, meet our team, learn about our daily routines, and see how each age-based program supports children with love, structure, academics, and joyful discovery. We’ll also answer your questions, talk through availability, and help you find the classroom that feels like the right fit for your child.
Visit Us In
St. Cloud & Lake Nona
Explore our locations, hours, and tour options to find the right fit for your child.
Loved by Scholars & Their Families
Hear from families who have experienced our welcoming environment, meaningful communication, and commitment to helping every child thrive.
Read More Reviews
My daughter has been attending Bright Scholars since she was two years old, and now at four she is in Ms. Hyre’s VPK class. We truly cannot say enough wonderful things about her. My daughter comes home every day excited to share something new she has learned. It brings me so much joy to see her thriving and growing. I know she will be more than ready for kindergarten thanks to Ms. Hyre and the amazing support from the Bright Scholars team. Thank you to the entire Bright Scholars family! We love you all!
Bright Scholars has been a true blessing to my family. As a first time mom who was really worried about sending her kid to daycare when she had to go back to work, this was the best place we could have sent him. They truly make you feel like your child is their family and the teachers are truly amazing. We have been so lucky to have formed so many connections with teachers there. Everyone knows my childs name, even if he has never been in their class and they always make him smile when we walk in. They truly have a passion for children and do everything in their power to ensure your child is treated just the way you would treat them at home. They also do such a wonderful job of catering to your specific child and working with you to ensure you feel comfortable with the care they are receiving.
Making the decision of placing your child into a early learning center is not the easiest and most likely it is a very emotional decision as it was for us. Yet from the first time we stepped foot into Bright Scholars, we knew this would be the place for our little one. The owner and directors are hands on. The chef is always smiling. All the teachers know the kids by name, even if the kid isn’t in their classroom. And in my case, Mrs. Pina and Ms. Estrada have been a blessing to our family. Our little one has learned so much and enjoys her time in school. She talks about her teachers and all that they do. She expresses how much she cares of them. Mrs. Pina and Ms. Estrada even helped with the potty training. Within the second week of enrollment, my kid was potty trained.
The school itself has so many activities and special events where the family can join in.
We are loving our experience at Bright Scholars.
We absolutely love Bright scholars! My daughter has been attending since she was 3 months old and is now almost 4 years old. Not only is the curriculum outstanding but the activities the school plans for the kids and parents makes the learning environment so fun and more than what we could have ever expected. The staff is loving, caring, attentive, and has become like family over the years. It brings our family peace knowing our daughter is the best hands when we are at work. Our daughter truly loves going to school and is excelling so much for her age and we can’t thank Bright Scholars enough for that. Highly recommend this school!!
We have been with Bright Scholars since 2019 and wouldn’t go anywhere else. All 3 of my boys have attended this school. The staff is professional and reliable. The facility is always spotless. I love that they also have cameras in your child’s classroom so you can glance in. I love this school!!!
I have nothing but exceptional things to say about Bright Scholars Academy! My daughter’s morning VPK class with Ms. Gonzalez & Ms. Hernandez was sooo wonderful & instrumental in teaching her things and preparing her for Kindergarten. The methods they use to teach kids has made her love learning & I know she will truly miss her teachers and staff there. I am so happy we chose to put her in Bright Scholars & I love receiving updates throughout the day of her activities and all the cute things being done in the classroom. The teachers are so compassionate & understand with the children and you can see the love they have for their students! Thank you again for taking care of my baby.
