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. 

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 provides an environment that fosters academic growth alongside social, emotional, and physical development. Our classrooms are designed to prepare children for Kindergarten by promoting language, literacy, math, and problem-solving skills through engaging, hands-on activities in a Christian environment. While emphasizing academic readiness through a blend of teacher-directed activities and play, we foster confidence, build positive relationships, and inspire a love for learning. Building on their unique abilities ensures children are well-equipped for future learning experiences. (Children must be 5 years old by September 15 of the current school year in which the child is enrolled.)

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

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.*