District to restart Bright Beginnings Preschool

Kirtland School District announced it will be able to again offer Bright Beginnings Preschool starting in August after the coronavirus pandemic caused the program to close for the past school year.

The Bright Beginnings Preschool seeks to provide a stimulating learning environment that enhances a child’s educational growth and success in a variety of areas including cognitive skills, critical thinking, language development, social and emotional skills, prereading and writing, math skills and more, according to a news release.

Kirtland residents may register their 3-, 4-, and 5 year-old children now until April 23. Non-residents may register their child starting March 23 until April 23.

In order to save a child’s seat in the class, a fee of $100 is due at the time of registration. Registration forms can be found under the Final Forms section of the district’s website.

The cost of the program for Kirtland residents is $1,830 per child while it’s $2,000 per child for nonresidents.

Children must be 3 years old by Sept. 1 and pottytrained by the first day of class in order to attend

Bright Beginnings. The classroom structure itself encourages a child’s sense of self-confidence through a curriculum that requires a child to make decisions, explore, solve problems, be creative, and practice social skill development, the release stated.

Parents will have the opportunity to meet with the classroom staff individually the week before preschool begins.

Additionally, the Bright Beginnings Preschool staff will plan summer outings and get-togethers for both parents and children to meet before starting classes, the release stated. Staff members will contact families after summer events are determined.