About us
Bright Beginnings has cared for Decatur children since our first day — with the same director, the same standards, and the same belief that early childhood matters most.
About Bright Beginnings
Bright Beginnings mission is to provide a safe, nurturing, and learning environment where children are encouraged to learn, grow, and thrive. We are committed to supporting each child's development through meaningful experiences, loving relationships, and play-based learning — building strong partnerships with families.
Our vision is to inspire a lifelong love of learning by creating a program where every child feels valued, confident, and empowered to reach their full potential. We strive to foster curiosity, creativity, independence, and kindness in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Meet our Director
Director
“I strive to make a difference in each child's life — not only here at our center, but in our community.”
Ms. Latrawne has been with Bright Beginnings from the very beginning — 13 years, since the day the center opened. She began her career as a preschool teacher and became a Pre-K teacher 30 years ago.
Our learning environment
Play is how young children make sense of the world — so we plan for it.
Painting, music, and making, every week in every classroom.
Hands-on discovery that answers a child's endless questions.
Rich conversation, songs, and our literary program build vocabulary.
Fine and gross motor practice built into daily routines.
Counting, sorting, and patterning that prepare children for Kindergarten.
Sharing, problem solving, and kindness practiced with gentle guidance.
Three age-appropriate playgrounds plus a basketball court.
Balanced meals and snacks served to all children daily.
Transportation to and from DeKalb Schools.
Daily room updates, photos, and notes sent straight to you.
Meet our team
Bright Beginnings staff are trained in the early childhood education field, with many years of experience working with young children. Several of our teachers hold a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or a Bachelor's degree, and our staff receives ongoing training to stay current with children's needs and education.
Infant Program
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Toddler Program
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Preschool Program
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Accelerated Pre-K
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Families say
“I really love Bright Beginnings Learning Academy. My grandson goes there and the teachers are very patient with him. He has learned alot there. They go over and beyond to make sure our kids are safe. The staff actually teach the kids there! I can truly say this is a Daycare...But, they really could go for a private school. I LOVE IT ❤️”
“My son has been attending this daycare since he was 8 months old, and now he's in pre-K! We've truly had a great experience over the years. The staff has always been caring, welcoming, and attentive, and I've always felt comfortable knowing he's in good hands. I'm so grateful for the love, care, and support they've given him throughout his early years. I would definitely recommend this daycare to other families!”
“Bright Beginnings Learning Academy has been a wonderful help to myself and my son Yomi the teachers, and the Director have been great with concerns and overall state of my son's learning I love the fact that the Director does great activities for the kids, and also include science in the matter I am a proud parent of Bright Beginnings Learning Academy”
Come see the classrooms, meet our teachers, and picture your child here. We would love to show you around.
