Enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year is now open! Please join one of our Preschool Preview Days and come meet our teachers and Co-op Director to learn more about Bright Beginnings' play-based philosophy, family requirements, and our program offerings. 

Our Preschool and Toddler Transition classes are closed for enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year. We are still enrolling for our Parent/ Child class (12 months - 24 months old). For more information please contact us at membership@bright-beginnings-folsom.org.

Our Class Offerings

  • This program is designed to build community amongst parents and families who have welcomed a new child who is 6 weeks to 11 months old. Here families will be given opportunities to share their experiences, ask for support, and begin friendships with other parents and children. Prior to the class, the facilitator will set up a developmentally appropriate environment for all infants to explore. The facilitator will then welcome families at the beginning of the session and then give the participants space to build community. At the end the facilitator will return to lead a closing with families at the end and be available for child development guidance based on the ages and stages of the class. Children who are 11 months or older are encouraged to join the parent child class as they have aged out of this class.

    Days: Wednesdays 11:30am - 12:30pm

    Ages: Infants 6 weeks to 11 months and their parent

    Class size: Up to 12 children with one facilitator

    Tuition: FREE, must sign up for one month at a time

    One-time Registration & Materials Fee: $20 (per child)

    Annual One-time Membership Fee: $25 (per family)

  • This class is geared to expose children to social interaction and problem-solving, hands-on art and sensory activities, music/movement, and circle time.

    Days: Wednesdays 9:15am - 10:45am

    Ages: For children 12 to 23 months old

    Class size: Up to 12 children (and an accompanying adult) and one teacher

    Tuition: Levels 1, 2, & 3: $100 per month, Level 4: $80 per month

    Application fee: $25

    Annual non-refundable Membership fee: $25 (per family)

    One-time Registration & Materials fee: $75 (per child)

    Member Family Requirements Parent/Child families are welcome to join any general meetings, but attendance as a non-participating member is not required.

  • Our Toddler Transition class revolves around experiential learning and introduction to real-life events and understandings. The curriculum infuses learning into daily activities and routines; all while nurturing self-awareness, expressive language, problem-solving, and self-advocacy. Children will participate in circle time, art, sensory, snack, dramatic play, and movement--all in an organized environment prepared for the unique needs of the group. This drop-off program scaffolds children’s and parent’s transition into preschool. Potty training is not required.

    Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:15am - 11:15am

    Ages: For children ages 24 months (by September 1) to 35 months

    Class size: Up to 15 children with 1 teacher and up to 2 parent-assistants

    Tuition:

    Level 4: $230/month

    Level 3: $285/month

    Level 2: $345/month

    Level 1: $415/month

    Application fee: $25 for returning families, $75 for 1st child of new families ($25 each additional child)

    One-time Registration & Materials Fee: $150 (per child)

    One-time Membership fee: $25 (per family)

    Member Family Requirements Classroom assisting per level selected

    Serve on one or more school teams per level selected

    Attend Co-op Welcome Orientation (August), Annual Business Meeting (May)

    Attend Trimester and/or class-specific meetings or responsibilities

    Work one Saturday for a facility maintenance and cleaning day

  • Our preschool program offers classes that provide a wide-range of developmental and cognitive opportunities with two overarching themes—social communication and problem-solving. While the children have ongoing opportunities for art, dramatic play, sensory and outdoor activities, handwriting, movement, and math experiences, we facilitate cooperation, pro-social interactions, and enable (through emotional, physical, and verbal support) interactive problem-solving amongst children. For more information about our programs or to discuss your child's individual needs, please contact our Preschool Director.

    3-day Preschool:

    Our preschool classes directly reflect the interests and abilities expressed by the children while incorporating foundational concepts through play, socialization, and language. Each day consists of a consistent rhythm that provides circle time, story time, snack, indoor/outdoor format, classroom socializing and play--but no two days are the same! Children are required to be potty-trained.

    Days: Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 9:00am-12:00pm

    Ages: For children ages 3 years (by September 1st) through 5 years

    Class size: Up to 25 children with 2 teachers and up to 3 parent-assistants

    Tuition:

    Level 4: $335

    Level 3: $415

    Level 2: $500

    Level 1: $600

    Application fee: $25 for returning families, $75 for 1st child of new families ($25 each additional child)

    One-time Registration & Materials Fee: $150 (per child)

    One-time Membership fee: $25 (per family)

    Member Family Requirements

    Classroom assisting requirements per level selected

    Serve on one or more school teams per level selected

    Attend Co-op Welcome Orientation (August) and Annual Business Meeting (May)

    Attend Trimester and/or class-specific meetings or responsibilities

    Work one Saturday for a facility maintenance and cleaning day

  • Our enrichment program provides varied opportunities for children to experience the benefits of play and child-centered learning beyond the school day. Classes are geared toward preschool through early elementary age children and are offered on a trimester basis. For more information about our programs or to discuss your child's individual needs, please contact our Preschool Director.

    Explorers only

    Our extended day program provides project based opportunities for children to experience the benefits of play and child-centered learning beyond the school day. Children will bring their own lunch to enjoy before working in a small group on focused learning opportunities. Classes are geared toward older preschoolers through early elementary age children and are offered on a trimester basis.

    Days: Tuesday and Thursdays 12:00pm - 2:15pm

    Ages: For preschool-aged children 4 - 5 years old and/or those currently enrolled in TK/Kindergarten

    Class size: Up to 8 children with one teacher and one parent-assistant

    Tuition: $190/mo (must enroll for a trimester at time)

    One-time Registration & Materials Fee: $20 (per child)

    Annual One-time Membership Fee: $25 (per family)

    Preschool plus Explorers

    Explorers is for children who will be enrolled in both the Preschool class and the Explorers enrichment class leading to an extended pre-school day. Enrolling in both for the same child allows for families to save on tuition - a 15% discount!

    Days: Tuesday and Thursdays 12:00pm - 2:15pm (children will stay after preschool class has finished on Tuesday and Thursday)

    Ages: For preschool-aged children 4 through 5 years old

    Class size: Up to 8 children with one teacher and one parent-assistant

    Tuition: Cost includes both Preschool class and Explorers enrichment day class (including a 15% discount)

    Level 4: $415/month

    Level 3: $515/month

    Level 2: $620/month

    Level 1: $746/month

    One-time Registration & Materials Fee: $150 (per child)

    Annual One-time Membership Fee: $25 (per family)

  • Play ON is our Outdoor Nature program and is for children to explore the wonder and fun of nature. We will facilitate hikes, games, nature activities/discussion, and encourage exploration of and play in the great outdoors. Each class also includes activities and a gathering time where we may sing songs, enjoy a story, and share or document our experiences. Class locations are held at various outdoor locations (rain or shine!) within about a 15-minute drive of the co-op location.

    Days: Mondays 9:30 am - 11:00 am

    Ages:

    Parent Child: 2.5 - 5 years old (with a grown-up) (Siblings under 2.5 may come, but must be worn by the grown-up) OR

    Drop off: For children ages 3.5 - 8 years old

    Class size:

    Parent Child: Up to 12 Children (and their one adult) and 1 teacher

    Drop Off: Up to 8 Children with 1 teacher and 1 parent assistant

    Open to: Participating Members & Non-Participating Members

    Tuition:

    Parent Child:

    $70/ 4 week session with $5 materials fee

    $100/ 6 week session with $5 materials fee

    Drop Off:

    $75/ 4 week session with $5 materials fee

    $110/ 6 week session with $5 materials fee

    Annual One-time Membership Fee: $25 (per family)

  • Our enrichment program provides varied opportunities for children to experience the benefits of play and child-centered learning beyond the school day. Children will bring and enjoy their lunch with their peers. Classes are geared toward preschool through early elementary age children and are offered on a trimester basis. Topics may include: art, science, sensory, etc.

    Days: Pop Up Event on Mondays or Fridays depending on teacher availability. Approx 1 time per month for 1.5 hours.

    Ages: For preschool-aged children 3 through 8 years old

    Class size: Up to 10 children with one teacher and one parent-assistant

    Tuition: $20/day

    Annual One-time Membership Fee: $25 (per family)