At Bright Horizons, our Discovery Driven Learning® approach makes early learning an adventure. Visit us to find out how we nurture your child’s natural curiosity, focus on what interests them most, encourage learning through play, and help them get ready for school success.
Welcome to Building Blocks First Years Learning Center
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Center Hours: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Mon to Fri
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620 SW Lane Street, Topeka, KS, 66606
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785-232-0441
Meet Chelsa, Center Director
Classrooms that Inspire Learning
How To Find Us
Building Blocks First Years Learning Center
620 SW Lane Street, Topeka, KS, 66606
Our Early Education Programs Offer More Than Daycare
For ages 1 month - 2 years 6 months
Health, Safety, and Wellness at Our Center
Your child’s safety and wellness is our top priority. We continue to monitor state and local public health guidelines, look to our medical expert, and use our considerable experience to guide our health and safety practices. Our centers take important steps to ensure the very best for every child, and the Health and Wellness portion of our World at Their Fingertips® curriculum incorporates lessons about these essential topics into every classroom, every day.
My Bright Day™ for Parents
Our mobile app keeps you connected throughout your child’s day. Get photos, real-time updates on care, learning, and milestones, and stay up to date on important notifications.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! In addition to our normal year-round programming, we offer a fun and enriching summer camp experience for children 3 to 5 years old which includes:
- Action-packed program that’s both fun and educational
- Age-appropriate, engaging investigative topics that incorporate children’s interests
- Health, safety, and security policies that meet or exceed local, state, and national standards
Comprehensive, optimum development of each child: mind, body, social self, and character. Preparation for Success in Life
- Approaching life as an invitation to learn
- Becoming a confident and competent lifelong learner
- Becoming a confident and competent user of technology
- Developing emotional intelligence: personal power and social skills
- Developing the social and cognitive skills necessary for school success
- Achieving excellence in language and literacy
- Developing an engaged, reflective, inquisitive mind and appreciation of science
- Achieving excellence in logical/mathematical understanding
A Rich and Rewarding Childhood
- Happy days
- Wonderful relationships
- A World of experience
- Start by selecting the Find a Center link on this page.
- Under the center you’re interested in, click the Tuition & Openings button.
- Then, select Schedule Your Visit and fill out the form.
This depends on your child’s age, temperament, and level of maturity. General tips for preparing for the first day of child care include:
- Developing a relationship with your child’s teacher and keeping communication open
- Labeling all items
- Making sure your child has the essentials: bottles, extra clothes, diapers, blanket, and more
- Talking about the first day with your child
- Setting expectations for the new morning routine
- Getting ahead of separation anxiety by creating a “goodbye” routine together
Additional information on our research-backed curriculum can be found here. To find a center near you, click Find a Center in the top right corner of the Bright Horizons home page.
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