Bright Beginnings School #1

RIP OFF DONT REGISTER YOUR KIDS I believe because I chose not to enroll my kids in 2012-2013 school year I am being punished now by their refusal to return their consumable and activities fees for next year.
--Submitted by a parent

I'm a parent of a child who didn't get in to Bright Beginnings. Needless to say, we were disappointed. However, I take issue with anyone who judges their selection process as unfair simply because their child wasn't "picked." To me, this is a far more fair way to select children for available slots than first come first served, or based on test scores. I have spoken to many people whose children go to Bright Beginnings and they are very pleased with their program. In any school, you will always have a certain number of people who will be dissatisfied with the program/teachers/administrators, but that shouldn't discount the entire school. PS: to the parent who posted that the teachers leading the tour should have samples of text books: the school is not text book based (this was told to us during the tour)
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They have a VERY unfair admission system. It is not a random lottery. It is obvious that kids are hand picked by the principal. You aren't going to be picked, If you aren't what "they" want...Sad that this is happening when they are using Public tax money.
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We took the tour for this school. Very less information was shared regarding the curriculam/What is taught in class/Extra curricular/School management. The person who did the tour did not really have many answers that were asked by the parents during the tour. The tour was more or less like a facility tour. For prospective parents it will be really good to know a detailed idea of what they can expect. Even though the rating is high people might turn away because they dont know much about the school. It is highly recommended that a teacher or staff who is atleast aware of the curriculam can assist during tour. Also may be sample books of what each grade is will be helpful -Taking that tip from another school in Chandler.
--Submitted by a parent

Reviewing schools I have never seen anything like the reviews for BBS- EVER! I am "amazed" that from page 11 to page 56 parents posted reviews for this school from 4/13/10 to April 28/10- That's 45 pages of reviews in just 2.5 WEEKS--- all glowing of course! WOW! I have never seen such blatant spamming! Someone is certainly self promoting here-I would have to agree with the parents saying beware and read ALL the posts and notice the patterns because someone is certainty trying to cover up something.

Hello, We have 2 children who go to BBS. Currently we are on vacation in Hawaii. Today, while browsing shops around town a store owner asked my girls what state they were from then asked what they liked most about their state. Their answer (while on SPRING BREAK ) was Bright Beginnings School! I was not expecting that. I was thinking sun, friends, horse, pets or neighbors. This just reaffirms what a wise decision we made by placing them at BBS. Thank you BBS.
--Submitted by a parent

This is our first year at Bright Beginnings and we previously attended a traditional academy. What a positive difference BBS has made on our child. After two difficult years of my child dreading school and it being a daily battle to get to school this year has been a blessing- a complete turn around. Not only is our house a happy place in the morning I am having to rush to catch up with my child who wants to hurry up and get to school by 8 AM to have some additional play time with friends before school starts. The teachers are loving, smart and fun and the front office has been nothing but helpful. Thank you BBS for the positive impact you have had on our family. We look forward to many more years to come.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a parent at BBS as well as an experienced educator and I enrolled my sons at BBS two years ago after researching over a dozen schools In our surrounding area. BBS has proven to be a great match for my boys. At kindergarten and 1st grade both are working and being challenged above grade level. Each time I have spoken with administration it has been an open, encouraging and pleasant discussion. My feedback was encouraged, accepted and even invited back. These reviews should focus on the kids and the instructional progress they make that is created by great teachers in BBS classrooms. Be positive advocates for children and the learning environment that allows them to soar! I am pleased with BBS and the instructional model that is being delivered to my kids. Administration is doing a nice job of facilitating all that BBS offers to our children. There is so much to be greatful for at BBS. Let's share and enjoy the positive. It's so healthy for the kids and teachers as well as the community.
--Submitted by a parent

After 4 years at BBS we could not be any happier. Not only are our children excelling they are happy and social. We have been fortunate to have great teachers and aides and small class sizes. I do not really understand why a select group of ladies feels it necessary to take jabs at the admin/principal. My children love the principal, they feel like she is their friend because she reads to their class and has every month since we have been at BBS. She says hello and knows their name. Really if you are not happy with a school then leave. It just gives us a better teacher student ratio.
--Submitted by a parent

If you are a parent looking at BBS please look down furthur on the comments as the administration is asking people to post so negative comments are pushed down. As the many families who have left and will leave after this year about the adminstration. It is the sole reason this school no longer is a fun and encrouaging learning environment. The teachers are top notch and the families aer wonderful. If the adminstration would treat her families and staff with respect and is as giving as she claims to be this school would thrive. Unfortunately the admin. is both admin. and owner so shes not going anywhere.
--Submitted by a parent