BrightStar Learning Center

My son was a biter. He got kicked out of his previous pre-​school because he was biting so much.
My friend recommended Bright Star. I called and spoke with the director. We went over the policies and his behavioral issues. She assured me that they will work with him and not kick him out because of biting. Biting is natural for young children and not to worry.
He cried for the first week and a half. He hit a few children in the beginning. He’s been there for two months now. He loves all of his teachers. He’s excited to see his teachers and his friends at pre-​school. Best of all he doesn’t hit or bite anymore.
I can’t say enough good things about this school. They interact with the children so much. Very caring staff. A lot of the staff has been there for over 7 years. Bright Star Learning Center is a life saver. I don’t worry about my little one at pre-​school anymore.

My son has been coming here since he was an infant. The level of care and attention paid to him has been outstanding from the beginning. The staff here are caring and it shows on all levels. My little one is ready for kindergarten now will be leaving this place very soon and it will be a sad day for us. We can only hope that we find a kindergarten that has much care and understanding as Brightstar. Well done Pam.

BrightStar is great! My child has been attending for 2 years. The staff is wonderful and very easy to communicate with. They are responsive to all questions/​concerns. I highly recommend checking them out!

First of all S.G. above that posted negatively, posted on the wrong place. There is a Bright «Start» near her and that was where she went (notice she lives in Malibu). Not Bright «Star».
That said… BrightStar is truly the best place your child could be. After both my nephews were there for 5+ years, I took both of my kids there. They learned things there I would have never thought to teach them at home.
The staff is well educated and knows parenting and social development better than most, if not all, the parents. I happened to be there during a neighborhood emergency (exploded generator across the street) and was absolutely amazed at the quick, organized, and professional manner in which they handled the kids and the situation. Truly impressive!
I highly recommend BrightStar if you’re wanting you child in a safe, organized, professional, loving and good learning environment!
Leanne Hart

i started my daughter here about 4 years ago after an extensive preschool search (as well as sat in on all the classes at different schools). I LOVE brightstar, they have been nothing less than amazing with my child. She started at 2.5 and still goes now for summer school and after school care. Their curriculum helped her be top of her class at a prestigious private school when entering Kindergarten. They love the kids like their own as well, i can always count on them to be there for her.

My toddler son was here for about 2 months. I would not recommend them. A couple of the teachers are really great but a couple of them are very negative that clouds over the place. (Picture the lunch lady barking at the kids.) They act like they do not want to be there and are bothered by any questions. There is a lack of communication and follow-​through here and most of the time what I had asked never happened. They spend the last 30 minutes cleaning — sorry but we’re paying a good price here for care the children should be cared for not pushed aside while cleaning. Additionally the administration was very unprofessional. They still owe me my deposit after quickly disenrolling my son after we gave our notice. The director called and yelled at me and told me to come and pick up my son. I was utterly shocked at their behaviour. We gave notice because after 6 weeks my son’s personality had really changed. He starting hitting, saying bad words and getting into time outs at school. At home he was also acting up. I started to worry if he was ok. I had to trust my gut and get him out of here. I would never recommend this school to anyone! My son has been to two previous schools with very positive experiences but this place is scary. We’ve changed schools now and are both happier.

I have been sending my little one (now 15 months) to Bright Star LC for almost a year, and I have been very happy with the level of professionalism and care that they provide. The staff is very friendly and they are very «by the book» when it comes to safety, following liscencing rules, and child/​adult ratios. I always feel like I’m leaving my little one in good hands, that she is safe, and that she is being given good mental and social stimulation while I’m at work. There are no TVs anywhere like at a home day care, so I know that she won’t be sat infront of the «TV baby sitter» or ignored. If she every falls and gets a boo-​boo, I always get a call and an «ouch report.» The only down side, which would be true of any day care as opposed to a nanny, is that more kiddos equals more germs/​colds. But, I think the cognitive and social benefits of being around infants/​toddles her age outwieghs the occasional cold, and the cost is less than a nanny, of course.