Welcome To A Communicative,
Collaborative Community
Committed To Your Child’s Early Learning,
Growth & Development
Preschool & Childcare Center Serving Washington, DC
From Modest Beginnings
To Innovative Futures
Starting as a home-based daycare business in 2002, Bright Start has flourished into an inclusive and diverse learning center trusted by local families who want the best for their child.
Dedicated to creating a supportive home-from-home, where you and your child feel welcome, we’re proud to offer top-quality multilingual, STEAM-integrated early learning that sets children on the path to success.
Trust In Top-Quality, Accredited, Awarded Care! We Are:
Nationally accredited through the NAC (National Accreditation Commission)
Capital Quality DC Childcare Quality-rated
Recipients of a 2021 grant from LISC DC (Local Initiatives Support Corporation)
Meet Marcia, The Founder Who
Believes In Your Child’s Potential
MARCIA ST. HILAIRE FINN
Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing/Director Certificate
Work Experience: Registered Nurse for 25+ years Managing Owner Director of Bright Start Bilingual Center for 13 years
Motto: “Embrace every child and foster their uniqueness“
Our Mission
To lovingly inspire your child to reach their full potential
To respect, honor, and nurture your child
To embrace your child’s uniqueness.
Our Vision
To be a caring, collaborative community that fosters friendships, nurtures families, and creates a supportive network of parents and teachers committed to children’s growth and development.
Our Values
Family First
We know everyone’s name, flex for families’ needs, participate in community events, and create an inclusive and diverse culture
Integrity
Be accountable. Ensure that policies and procedures are being followed, Be honest always. Doing the right thing when no one else is looking
Fun
Have fun in everything we do, family and team gatherings/meetings, fun with children
Innovation
Use alternative sources to be creative, make something out of nothing with mindful consideration of our impact on the living environment
Excellence
Provide the highest quality in class service and care in a supportive, safe , loving and engaging learning environment
Supporting DC Residents With FREE, High-Quality Care
Our Preschool Program is FREE for District of Columbia residents who are 3 years old before September 30, or 5 years after September 30 of the school year.
Parents As Partners
In Early Learning
We know family support is crucial in giving each child the brightest possible start. So we’re proud to partner with parents, providing open dialogue. Here’s how we make it easy to connect with your child’s learning community:
Daily updates from teachers via our Parent App.
Parent workshops and social gatherings.
And, in our Preschool Program, a weekly summary of activities; quarterly developmental progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
