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Bright Beginnings Quick Facts:
- Serving children and their families since 1984.
- 75% of our preschool staff have earned a college degree or higher.
- Fully licensed by the Commonwealth of VA Dept. of Social Services.
- 90 children graduating to local public kindergartens annually.
- Staff training hours exceed licensing standards by 100%.
- Fast growing, with three locations to serve the community.
- Active Parent Advisory group at each location.
- Beautiful facilities with outdoor classrooms, nature trails, and gardening.
We are also members of/affiliated with:
- Charlottesville-Albemarle Chamber of Commerce
- Crozet Business Owners Association
- Forest Lakes Association
- Route 29 Business Owners
- National Association of Education of Young Children
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Bright Beginnings by the numbers
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MC
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FL
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CR
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Number of teaching staff
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10
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12
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11
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Number with college degrees
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6
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5
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5
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Number with post college or master’s degrees
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2
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0
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1
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Number continuing education
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2
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5
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1
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# Years experience of director
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4
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10
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1
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Ave. # Years experience for teachers
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6
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10
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8
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Square footage of buildings
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6,000
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4,200
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6,000
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Total playgrounds
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2
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2
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3
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Full Time Administrative staff
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2
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2
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2
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# years experience admin. (Kathe/Laura)
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30/18
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30/18
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30/18
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Auxiliary Teacher (speech, music, reading)
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3
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3
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3
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JMU Education Intern
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1
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1
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1
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Gardens and Pizza Patches
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1
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1
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1
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434-823-7129
1645 Park Ridge Drive