About Rita's Bright Beginnings
Rita's Bright Beginnings is a family day home in central Charlottesville for children from 6 weeks to 4 years old. Classrooms are named Little Moons for infants, Dancing Clouds for toddlers, Rising Suns for twos and Shooting Stars for three and four year olds, and each is built on play-based learning with small groups and independent activities. Infant care includes tummy time, sensory play, music and movement, and story time. The program is inclusive of children of all abilities and is a Breastfeeding Friendly Early Care Program. Hours are Monday to Friday, 6:30 to 5:30, and families get updates and photos through an app. Rated 5.0 from four Google reviews, all five stars. Qualified caregivers run the home with a family feel.
Services and details
Preschool program
YesInfants and toddlers
YesEarly drop-off or late pickup
YesEnrichment programs
Yes
No information yet on pre-K class, accepts child care subsidies, tuition listed, waitlist, montessori, reggio Emilia, spanish immersion, sTEM or STEAM, meals provided, summer camp, states an accreditation. The website did not say; call and ask.
Contact
- (434) 249-7429
- 2363 Commonwealth Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22901
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Questions parents ask about Rita's Bright Beginnings
What ages does Rita's Bright Beginnings serve?
Rita's Bright Beginnings takes infants and toddlers and preschool-age children. Ask about openings for your child's age before you visit.
How much does Rita's Bright Beginnings cost?
Rita's Bright Beginnings does not publish its tuition online. Call (434) 249-7429 for current rates, and ask about registration fees and sibling discounts.
Does Rita's Bright Beginnings accept child care subsidies?
Rita's Bright Beginnings has not said whether it accepts child care subsidies. Call (434) 249-7429 to ask. Virginia's Child Care Subsidy Program only pays providers that take part in it, and many localities keep a waitlist.
What are Rita's Bright Beginnings's hours?
Rita's Bright Beginnings offers early drop-off or late pickup.
Are meals included at Rita's Bright Beginnings?
Rita's Bright Beginnings has not said whether meals are included. Ask whether you need to pack lunch and snacks.
What teaching approach does Rita's Bright Beginnings use?
Rita's Bright Beginnings offers enrichment programs. A visit is the best way to see how that looks in the classroom.
Is Rita's Bright Beginnings licensed?
This guide does not check licenses. Look up Rita's Bright Beginnings in the Virginia Department of Education's Search for Child Care tool (linked from childcare.virginia.gov) to see its license or exemption and its inspection reports.
Where is Rita's Bright Beginnings and how do I contact it?
Rita's Bright Beginnings is at 2363 Commonwealth Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22901. Its phone number is (434) 249-7429. It has a 5.0-star rating from 4 Google reviews.
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