Brighter Beginnings 4 Kids, 8038 Ashford
Blvd., Laurel MD 20707 Phone: 301-362-1885
our license
Brighter Beginnings is registered & certified by the Maryland Department of Human Resouces, Child Care Administration Department. Our License number is: 16-124285.
hours of operation
Monday - Friday: 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: "Drop-In Care" only - enrollment required
our location
Brighter Beginnings 4Kids is conveniently located in Laurel, Maryland within 1/4 mile of the Capital Beltway. Our address is:
8038 Ashford Blvd.,
Laurel MD 20707
Our phone number is: 301-362-1885
our philosophy
At Brighter Beginnings 4Kids, we believe that the first years of a child's life are critical to the development of positive self-esteem, confidence, happiness, independence, and creativity. When the first years of a child's life is carefully nurtured and filled with love and understanding, he or she will become a capable learner who will later go on to become a competent, happy, and successful adult.
We also believe that a clean, safe, and high quality environment inside the center is beneficial to the child. The needs of the whole child must be met and taken into account during the time of care. These needs fall into the domains of cognitive, physical, emotional, and social development for a child.
More information about Brighter Beginnings 4Kids policies and procedures can be found in our "Parent Handbook". A copy is available at the center.
our program
Brighter Beginnings uses a high reach curriculum for all age groups. We concentrate on reinforcing the primary knowledge and socialization skills generally accepted for each age group. Daily progress reports are sent home with each child.
Brighter Beginnings also serves a nutitious breakfast and afternoon snack to each child enrolled.
our staff
Philippa Palmer, Director, Center Owner
Catherine Curtis, Senior Staff
Rashid Turay, Center Aid
Makalay Turay, Emergency Assistant
