Bright Beginnings Preschool is a PA licensed early childhood program led by experienced teachers Miss Susie and Miss Tiffany, who are dedicated to helping children grow socially, emotionally, and academically in a supportive learning environment.
Our preschool is conveniently located inside the Ephrata Recreation Center, giving students access to unique enrichment opportunities that support whole-child development. As part of our program, children enjoy eight weeks of swim lessons, helping build confidence, water safety skills, and physical coordination.
Bright Beginnings Preschool is designed to prepare children for a successful transition to kindergarten. Students rotate through specials similar to a kindergarten schedule, encouraging independence, structure, and familiarity with a school-day routine. We also communicate regularly with local kindergarten teachers to ensure our curriculum aligns with expectations and supports a smooth, confident transition for every child.
At Bright Beginnings Preschool, we focus on building strong foundations for lifelong learning while creating a positive, engaging, and joyful preschool experience.
Monday
9:00am - 12:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 12:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 12:00pm
Availability
September through May
2025-2026 - FULL
September through May
2026-2027 - 2 Spots Available
Tuesday
9:00am - 12:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 12:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - 12:00pm
Availability
September through May
2025-2026 - FULL
September through May
2026-2027 - FULL
Tuesday
12:15pm - 3:15pm
Wednesday
12:15pm - 3:15pm
Thursday
12:15pm - 3:15pm
Availability
September through May
2025-2026 - 5 spots Available
September through May
2026-2027 -11 Spots Available
Monday
12:15pm - 3:15pm
Wednesday
12:15pm - 3:15pm
Friday
12:15pm - 3:15pm
Availability
September through May
2025-2026 - 5 spots Available
September through May
2026-2027 -11 Spots Available
Miss Tiffany and Miss Susie
Free Play & Arrival
Children begin their day with free play in the classroom. During this time, they choose from toys and learning centers such as blocks, dramatic play, puzzles, sensory bins, and art materials. This relaxed start helps children transition comfortably, build friendships, practice sharing, and develop independence.
Carpet Time (Circle Time)
We gather for carpet time to build classroom community and listening skills. We review the calendar and weather, sing songs, move our bodies, and listen to a story. These activities support early literacy, language, math concepts, and social development.
Whole Group Activity
We often complete a whole group activity such as a game, movement activity, or tracing/pre-writing sheet. These strengthen fine motor skills, following directions, and teamwork.
Snack Time & Classroom Jobs
Students take turns being assigned classroom jobs. Children do not have a job every day, giving everyone a chance throughout the year. Helpers use small pitchers to pour and pass out water while teachers distribute snack. This builds independence, cooperation, and confidence.
Learning Stations & Teacher Station
Children rotate through hands-on learning stations with manipulative bins supporting math, literacy, STEM, and fine motor skills. A teacher station provides small-group crafts or focused activities for individualized learning.
Gym Recess
We end our day with recess in the gym where children run, climb, and play games while developing large motor skills and healthy habits. Our goal each day is to provide a balance of play, structure, learning, and fun while helping children grow socially, emotionally, and academically
Beginning in March of every school year, Wednesday specials transition to eight weeks of swim lessons. Swim groups are intentionally kept small, with a 5:1 student-to-instructor ratio, ensuring individualized attention and a safe, supportive learning environment. A certified lifeguard is on duty at all times during swim lessons.
In addition to basic swim skills, children are taught important water safety practices, including safe pool behavior, listening to instructors, entering and exiting the water safely, and building awareness of their surroundings. Lessons focus on developing confidence, comfort in the water, coordination, and foundational swimming skills.
Through hands-on projects, children experiment with a variety of materials and techniques while building fine motor skills, creativity, self-expression, and confidence. Art time encourages imagination, decision-making, and pride in their work, all in a fun and supportive environment.
Our special crafts are thoughtfully planned to complement classroom themes and seasonal learning, making art an engaging and meaningful part of each child’s preschool experience.
Library time supports the development of early literacy skills, including vocabulary growth, print awareness, and a love for storytelling. Through shared reading, interactive discussions, and exposure to a variety of books, children begin to build the foundational skills needed for future reading success.
Our Library class also encourages respect for books, quiet listening skills, and curiosity, helping children develop positive habits that will carry into kindergarten and beyond.
Children explore music by singing, clapping, dancing, and using simple instruments, helping to build listening skills, coordination, memory, and self-expression. Music time also supports early learning concepts such as patterns, sequencing, and following directions in a fun and engaging way.
Our Music class encourages creativity, confidence, and participation while fostering a lifelong appreciation for music and group learning experiences.
Our STEM class introduces children to early concepts in science, technology, engineering, and math through hands-on, age-appropriate activities designed specifically for preschool learners. Children are encouraged to explore, build, experiment, and ask questions as they engage in problem-solving and discovery-based learning. STEM activities help develop critical thinking, curiosity, creativity, and early math and reasoning skills, all while promoting teamwork and persistence. Our STEM class focuses on exploration and process rather than perfection, helping children build confidence as they investigate how things work and develop foundational skills that support future learning.
Gym class provides children with opportunities to develop gross motor skills, coordination, and confidence through age-appropriate physical activities designed especially for preschoolers.
Children participate in structured movement games, obstacle courses, and group activities that promote balance, strength, teamwork, and body awareness. Gym time also encourages children to practice listening skills, following directions, and positive sportsmanship in a fun and supportive environment.