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
Our Early Education Programs Offer More Than Daycare
For ages 2 months - 5 years
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 Request Details 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
Please submit an inquiry to your center(s) of interest with a request for tuition information. We recommend scheduling a visit at the same time (this can be done on the same form).
Safety is our top priority, and it’s part of our everyday routine. All of our centers follow expert-informed health, safety, and security policies and allergy protocols. Additionally, health, safety, and wellness are built right into our curriculum, and our classrooms and spaces are safely designed for learning and exploration.