Our Facility
At Bright Kids Academy, our mission is to provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where every child can grow emotionally, socially, physically, and cognitively. We are committed to fostering creativity, building confidence, and instilling a lifelong love of learning in each child who walks through our doors.
We believe that early childhood is a critical period of development. By combining evidence-based curricula with compassionate care, we create a foundation for success that extends far beyond the classroom. Our team of dedicated educators works closely with families to ensure that each child receives personalized attention and support tailored to their unique needs and developmental stage.
We follow the Douglas County school calendar and maintain extended hours for working families.
Open Monday through Friday during the school year, with hours from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM to accommodate working families.
For more information about holiday schedules, closures, or special accommodations, please contact us.
Our after school program provides a safe, structured, and fun environment for school-age children. We pick up directly from local schools and keep kids engaged until you're ready to pick them up.
Dedicated quiet time with staff assistance for homework completion before play begins.
Creative projects that encourage self-expression and fine motor skill development.
Supervised outdoor play and movement activities to keep kids active and healthy.
Educational games, reading programs, and STEM activities for continued learning.
Healthy afternoon snacks provided to fuel kids through the rest of their day.
Group activities that build teamwork, communication, and friendship skills.
We provide convenient school pickup service from local Douglas County schools. Contact us to confirm if your child's school is on our current pickup route.
We currently provide pickup from the following schools. Contact us to verify current routes or request your child's school be added.
Routes subject to change. Please confirm current pickup availability when enrolling.
Our Pre-K program is State-Sponsored and follows the Douglas County school calendar. Led by two state-approved teachers per classroom, we provide a comprehensive, research-driven foundation for every child.
A research-based approach emphasizing active learning, child-initiated activities, and collaborative learning.
Two state-certified teachers per class ensure individualized attention and specialized instruction for every child.
Comprehensive kindergarten preparation — academic skills, social-emotional development, and self-regulation.
Follows the Douglas County calendar while maintaining Bright Kids Academy's nurturing, play-based philosophy.
This program provides a seamless transition to elementary school while maintaining a joyful, developmentally appropriate learning environment where every child can thrive.
Ask About Enrollment →We welcome children from 6 weeks through 12 years old. Our programs include infant care, toddler and preschool classes, a State-Sponsored Pre-K program, and after school care for school-age children.
We are open Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. We are closed on weekends and state holidays listed on the Douglas County school calendar.
Yes. Bright Kids Academy is fully licensed by the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) and holds DECAL Quality Rated status — one of the highest quality ratings for childcare in Georgia.
Yes. Our State-Sponsored Pre-K program is led by two state-certified teachers per classroom. It uses the High Scope research-based curriculum, follows the Douglas County school calendar, and is designed to prepare children fully for kindergarten.
We are closed on major state holidays including New Year's Day, MLK Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day, following the Douglas County school calendar.
Yes. We offer pickup from local Douglas County schools for children in our after school care program. Call us at (770) 489-8986 to confirm whether your child's school is on our current route.
Interested in enrolling your child? We'd love to meet your family! Please reach out and let us know your child's age, the number of children you're enrolling, and any questions you have about our programs. We'll get back to you as soon as possible.
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