2025/2026 Program Descriptions

Our preschool programs provide opportunities for a child to realize his or her own potential as a two, three, four, or five-year-old person. Each program is specifically stuctured for the developmental age level of the child enrolled. Cooperative planning ensures that the programs compliment each other. 
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2-Year-Olds

Parents’ Morning Out is designed to introduce your 2-year-old toddler to a nurturing environment where he/she will develop socially, emotionally, and creatively according to his/her individual needs and talents.  Your child will be provided opportunities for free choice time, as well as teacher-directed opportunities for creative arts, music, and literacy.  Gross motor time will occur on our playground or gym, which is also an extension of classroom play. (*Children must be 2 years old by the start of the current school year in which the child is enrolled. PMO is also open to un-potty-trained 3-year-olds.)

2-Day: Monday & Thursday OR Tuesday & Friday
9:05-11:25 AM
$140 per month

1-Day: Wednesday
9:05-11:25 AM
$75 per month

Teacher/student ratio is 1:6

3-Year-Olds

Bright Beginnings 3-year-old program is designed to nurture each child's unique development in a safe, loving, Christian environment. Our classrooms foster respect, trust, and a love for learning through engaging activities that support social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and language growth. Children build confidence, develop positive relationships, and enhance problem-solving skills while discovering that learning is fun. By the end of the program, they feel prepared and excited for the next step in their educational journey. (Children must be 3 years old by September 15 of the current school year in which the child is enrolled, unless otherwise noted. Children MUST be potty-trained by the time school begins.  For un-potty-trained 3-year-olds, check out our Parents Morning Out under 2-year-old options.)

2-Day: Tuesday & Thursday Mornings
9:00 - 11:30 AM
$150 per month
 
3-Day: Monday, Wednesday & Friday Mornings
9:00 - 11:30 AM
$170 per month
 
*NEW FOR 2025-2026
4-Day: Monday - Thursday Mornings
9:00 - 11:30 AM
$190 per month

Teacher/student ratio is 1:8

4-Year-Olds

Bright Beginnings 4-year-old program is designed to nurture each child's unique development in a safe, loving, Christian environment. Our classrooms foster respect, trust, and a love for learning through engaging activities that support social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and language growth. Children build confidence, develop positive relationships, and enhance problem-solving skills while discovering that learning is fun. By the end of the program, they feel prepared and excited for the next step in their educational journey. (Children must be 4 years old by September 15 of the current school year in which the child is enrolled. Children MUST be potty-trained by the time school begins.)

5-Day AM: Monday - Friday Mornings
9:00 - 11:40 AM (2 hr 40 mins)
$215 per month

Teacher/student ratio is 1:12

5-Year-Olds

Bright Beginnings 5-year-old program is designed to nurture each child's unique development in a safe, loving, Christian environment. Our classrooms foster respect, trust, and a love for learning through engaging activities that support social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and language growth. Children build confidence, develop positive relationships, and enhance problem-solving skills while discovering that learning is fun. By the end of the program, they feel prepared and excited for the next step in their educational journey. (Children must be 5 years old by September 15 of the current school year in which the child is enrolled. Children MUST be potty-trained by the time school begins.)

5-Day AM: Monday - Friday Mornings
9:00 - 11:40 AM (2 hr 40 mins)
$215 per month

Teacher/student ratio is 1:12

Tuition Policy

Tuition is due on the 1st of each month, September through May.
After the 5th of the month, a $5 PER DAY late fee will be added.

Payments can be made using a check, ACH, or QuickBooks invoice. Cash payments are no longer accepted.

*If paying by check, please place it in a sealed envelope and drop it in the black tuition box located next to the preschool office, OR payments may be mailed to:
Bright Beginnings Preschool at Ankeny First
206 SW Walnut St
Ankeny, IA 50023

There is a nonrefundable $60 registration fee due upon program acceptance.

If you would like to opt in to automatic payment withdrawals, don't hesitate to get in touch with the director for paperwork.
*Teachers do not handle any tuition payments.*