Since Brightside Academy Ohio first opened its doors in 2001, we’ve already committed ourselves to providing the best quality child care and early childhood education possible. We make this possible through a number of ways, including working hard to improve our Step Up to Quality ratings. To date, our Ohio daycare locations have 3- to 4-star Step Up to Quality ratings. Back in 1999, the state of Ohio began its effort to make sure that kids have access to high-quality yet affordable and certified child care and early education. This [...]

Have you recently enrolled your baby in infant daycare or a toddler school? If this is your first rodeo, you’re probably thinking about how to prepare your child for daycare in such a way that your baby will be able to adjust well to the new environment and routine. You’re lucky as in this post, we’ll give you some tips on how you can prepare your child -- and yourself -- for the first day of daycare!   General Tips on How to Prepare Your Child for Daycare -- And [...]

If you have a baby who is beginning to reach infant milestones quicker than you imagined, the question, “when to start daycare?” can also come to you earlier than you expected. If you’re wondering when to put your baby in daycare, you’ve come to the right place. In today’s blog, trusted Ohio daycare, Brightside Academy, takes a look at the best time to start daycare and early childhood education to make sure that your baby gets the most out of it. First Things First: What is Early Childhood Education and [...]

If you adore kids and you’re considering a career in daycare, you probably have a lot of questions -- and that’s a good thing! Child care may seem simple, but there are actually a number of things you should know and consider before you get into this business. Aside from the genuine passion and love for kids, you should meet certain qualifications depending on the type of daycare and/or early childhood education career you wish to pursue. This is why asking questions such as “do I need a license to [...]

Do you find yourself attached to kids? Can interact with them naturally without becoming impatient? Are you passionate about helping them learn and grow into wonderful members of society? In all, do you love kids even though they’re not your own? If you answered yes to these, you have such a great gift! Honestly, not everyone can put up with children unless they’re theirs. So, if you have an innate passion for kids, you should consider a career in childcare and early childhood education, and enjoy the benefits of being [...]

If you’re like most parents, you’re probably feeling a bit anxious about sending your toddler to big school. However, this is inevitable. The best that you can do is make sure your toddler is prepared for the new environment that he or she will soon enter. In this blog post, Brightside Academy Ohio shares the essential life skills for toddlers that you can help instill in your child to prepare them for school. 1. Following Instructions Your toddler should be able to listen to simple instructions and follow them by [...]

According to a previous report by Child Care Aware of America, child care is one of the biggest expenses of families in the US. For some parents, the cost of child care is even higher than housing, food, transportation, and education. Furthermore, finding affordable yet high-quality child care is a challenge for many families.   When children are provided with high-quality child care and early education, they are able to explore and develop essential skills that make them more prepared for the world. Nurturing and safe children daycare centers that [...]