TODDLER CLASS NOW OPEN! Children Ages 15 to 24 months old now have a special place to come during the day.  Call for enrollment information now! WELCOME TO BRIGHT STARS ACADEMY Parents are always welcome to visit at any time. All of our staff members are Fully Qualified by the State of Illinois.  We currently employ 6 State Approved Academy Directors and 4 Certified Teachers who all work together with the children in the various classes. Bright Stars Academy helps our staff become qualified at the highest levels by providing them comprehensive assistance with additional college classes in Early Childhood Education.	NOW ACCEPTING NEW ENROLLMENT APPLICATIONS FOR ALL CLASSES TODDLERS: AGES 15 - 24 MONTHS  PRE-SCHOOL: AGES 2 - 3 PRE-KINDERGARTEN: 4 & 5 YEAR OLDS (not eligible for Kindergaten) KINDERGARTEN: 5 & 6 YEAR OLDS (We offer bussing to and from certain local schools, call for details - see more detailed information below) SCHOOL-AGE: GRADES 1 TO 6 (Before & After Elementary School Program. Call for school & bussing details.) 1560 Weatherstone Lane Elgin, IL. 60123 Phone: (847) 931-4670 Fax: (847) 760-0788 E-mail: BrightStars123@msn.com Open: Monday-Friday 6:30A.M. - 6:00P.M. Located 1 Block South of Big Timber Road off of McLean Blvd. on Weatherstone Lane, Across from Pizza Hut. Very Close to: *Big Timber Metra Train Station, *Entrance & Exit to the I-90 Tollway, *Randall Road, *Route 31, *Judson University, *Route 20 (Lake St.), *Route 19 (Chicago St.), Elgin Comm. College & Verizon Wireless Company.	BRIGHT STARS ACADEMY is an Early Childhood Education School Designed for Children Ages: 15 Months to 12 Years Old. Separate Classrooms Offer the Best in Age Appropriate, Intelectually Stimulating and Socially Engaging Activities in Small Groupings of Children.  Our Highly Qualified, Long Term Teachers Provide a Loving, Comfortable and Professional Environment where Your Child can Learn and Excell. Our School Building is Complete with Entry Alert System, Parent Welcoming Area, Office, Full Kitchen, Separate Boys & Girls Bathrooms, Multiple Hand Washing Sinks, Drinking Fountain, 2 Fully Equipped - Large Outdoor Playgrounds, and Individual Classrooms for the Developmental Stages and Comfort of Your Child. Call Our Office Today to Arrange a Personal Tour of BRIGHT STARS ACADEMY... (847) 931-4670   e-Mail: BrightStars123@msn.com
*SECURITY:  Entry Alert System with Video Surveillance and Locked Front Door at All Times.  Clients gain entry after being identified and are buzzed into the school.  Visitors must report to the office to be signed in. *Ionic Breeze Quadra Units in Classrooms to Provide Clean and Germ Free Indoor Air Quality *Full & Part Time Programs Available *Drop-In Care for All Ages *Open All Year, Except Certain Holidays *Bussing Service for Children in 1st through 6th Grades at Local Elgin Schools. Listing in Senior Class Page. *Full Day, Academic Kindergarten Class. *PSO / Illinois Child Care Association *National Child Care Association *National Service-Learning Partnership *National Association for the Education of Young Children *Fox River Eco-System Partnership *Fox Valley Association for the Education of Young Children *Enviornmental Education Association of Illinois *Illinois Science Teacher's Association *YWCA Child Care Resource & Referral Agency Partner *Muscular Dystrophy Association "Hop-A-Thon" Center & Summer Camp Volunteers	NOW OFFERING FULL DAY, ACADEMIC BASED KINDERGARTEN CLASS!* For Children who turn 5 by September 1st. Are You Looking for An Alternative to School District Kindergarten Classes that may be Overcrowded and Having Difficulty Meeting Standards???* LOOK NO FURTHER... BRIGHT STARS ACADEMY KINDERGARTEN CLASS* INCLUDES: *Up to 10 Hours of Daily School Time. *Designated Kindergarten Class Time of 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Each Day. *A.M. & P.M. Snacks and a Hot Lunch *Classroom Supplies & Materials. *Outdoor Education in 2 Large Playgrounds. *Maximum Class Size of 18 Students. *Individualized Attention & Small Group Participation. *All For Only: $150.00 / Week. (Annual Registration & One Time Book Fees Apply) *Class participation will be determined by number of enrolled children by August 1st of each year.  Please call our office to see if Kindergarten Class will commence this year.  One on one teacher to child ratio in not available at Bright Stars Academy.  All classes are group based.  Bussing to / from local Elgin schools will be offered as an alternative to our Full Day Kindergarten Class.	OUR KINDERGARTEN Class Size IS LESS THAN HALF that of School District classes and Ensures that Your Child Will Receive Individualized Attention. KINDERGARTEN is taught by a Certified Teacher with a Degree in Education and all Lessons will follow the Illinois State Board of Education guidelines for Kindergarten Learning. ENROLL in the BRIGHT STARS ACADEMY PRIVATE KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM TODAY & WATCH YOUR CHILD LEARN AND GROW AT AN EXCELLENT PLACE !! Children may transfer into our Kindergarten Class at any time from any other school.  Transfer papers are available in the Bright Stars Academy office.  Stop by for more information.
ANITA SCOTT PROFESSIONAL ACADEMY ADMINISTRATOR "We Will Be Happy to Give You and Your Child a Personal Tour of Bright Stars Academy. Please Call Me, or One of My  Center Directors, to Set a Date & Time". Miss Anita Phone: 847-931-4670 BrightStars123@msn.com	ANITA SCOTT: -Early Childhood Education Degree with additional studies in Elementary and Environmental Education -National Administrator Credential -Illinois Director Credential - Awarded: Environmental Educator of the Year from the Environmental Education Association of Illinois -Best Illinois Teacher Award -Best Illinois Director Award -Executive Vice-President & Board Member of PSO / Illinois Child Care Association -North American Association of Environmental Educators -National Association for the Education of Young Children & Fox Valley AEYC -Illinois Muscular Distrophy Association Liaison, Spokesperson and Summer Camp Volunteer -20+ Years Teaching Experience	Bradley Says: "Call Miss Anita Today !"
"After Visiting Many other Schools for Our Children, We Decided to Trust Bright Stars Academy with Their Care and Education. This was Truly the Right Decision as We Are So Very Pleased with Everything that Bright Stars has to Offer. All of the Teachers are Patient and Kind while Working with the Children and Miss Anita Keeps Every Day Running Smoothly. We are Truly Grateful that Bright Stars Academy is There for Us and Our Children, they Have Helped our Move to Elgin be and Enjoyable One. You will be Glad that You Visited Miss Anita & Bright Stars Academy! Take Our Word for It!" Mr. & Mrs. B. Elgin, IL.	A BRIGHT STAR SUPER STAR !!! CONGRATULATIONS to Our Very Own Service-Learning Partner from Elgin High School- DEB PERRYMAN ILLINOIS TEACHER OF THE YEAR !	Miss Deb & Miss Anita at the Illinois Teacher of the Year Award Banquet in Springfield, IL. We Are So Proud of Deb !! Check Out Her Accomplishments at www.isbe.net