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 South Dakota State University Early Learning Center managed by Bright Horizons
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Center Hours: 6:45 AM - 5:45 PM. Mon to Fri
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401 1st Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006
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605-741-9013
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Our center is NAEYC Accredited
Meet Barb, Center Director
Classrooms that Inspire Learning
Our Early Education Programs Offer More Than Daycare
For ages 2 months - 5 years
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.
Our NAEYC Accreditation
Bright Horizons is committed to 100% NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) accreditation for all of our eligible child care centers and preschools.
Why NAEYC? Based on a multi-step process of continuous evaluation and improvement, NAEYC accreditation is the most comprehensive in the field, ensuring that our programs are informed by research and demonstrate high-quality standards.
NAEYC accreditation is our commitment to families. It is one way we provide the very best care and education for young children. Bright Horizons goes beyond what a traditional daycare would offer in order to establish a strong foundation for success in school and life.
Meet Our Teaching Team
Barb
I love Bright Horizons because: Each day brings a new experience and opportunity to learn!
Lydia
I love teaching because: It's a two-way street, while teaching children they always have something to teach me along the way.
Brittney
I love Bright Horizons because: Children have so much potential and time to make a difference in this world. I love being apart of their journey in doing so.
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
Comprehensive, optimum development of each child: mind, body, social self, and character.
Preparation for Success in Life
- Approaching life an 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
Preparation for Academic Excellence
- Developing the social and cognitive skills necessary for school success
- Achieving excellence in language and literacy
- Developing an engage, 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
Tuition varies by center, schedule and by individual classroom. To find out more information about tuition, please contact the center directly.
To find other locations, please visit www,brighthorizons.com/locator
- 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
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