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Welcome to Bright Bears Preschool
We are a purpose-built, educational based centre located in Little Manly on the beautiful Hibiscus Coast. Our centre is licensed for 25 children, aged from 2 years old – 5 years old.
We are open from 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday and throughout the school holidays. The centre is closed for all statutory holidays.
We provide full day care as well as casual / part time or half day sessions. All at affordable discounted prices. We offer 20 ECE hours subsidy for over 3 year olds as well as WINZ support.
Bright Bears Preschool provides quality care in an educational setting with emphasis on meeting the children’s physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs.
Please feel free to visit us and spend time with us to develop a greater understanding on how our programme works. Talk to our friendly staff to establish a settling procedure that best suits your child. You are encouraged to spend as much time as necessary in the centre to settle your child.
We are taking new enrolments, so get in touch with us today!
TESTIMONIALS
“Both my children went to Bright Bears before moving to school. Prior to Bright Bears, my children attended two other preschools nearby. We had also visited many others before finally finding “the one” for us. I truly believe Brightbears is a hidden gem of the many preschools in the area. Small numbers, the same 4 teachers who have been teaching here for years and their passion for teaching in unlike any others I have come across. The sheer turnover at other preschools compared to this one, speaks for itself.
Their Koru Room (school prep for 4 yr. olds) gave my kids a solid foundation for school. In fact, my daughter is possibly ahead of most, if not all kids her age who are starting school.
They are the perfect balance of structure and free play while being showered in love, care and discipline all at once!
Don’t get me started on their Christmas, Easter, Mothers Day, Fathers Day and graduation shows! Just when you think your heart couldn’t be any fuller, they have another show and make you feel beyond proud for your children. I cannot count the number of times I have held back my happy tears. And the smile on the teachers faces watching their students performing just show their pride for their students.
Thank you Bright Bears team ❤️”
Shonali Walter-Rao
July 18, 2024
“My youngest boy spent over two years at Brightbears Preschool and had the most amazing time! The teachers are all so amazing and really made us feel like a family. They are super caring but also make the kids independent and help then get prepared for school. My boy knew how to count, spell and write certain words before he even went to school, and it was all thanks to them. They don’t have huge enrollments which makes it even nicer and after trying three other preschools/daycare in the area I’m so glad we found you guys. Highly recommend.”
Caroline Jane Ferns
April 11, 2024
“I started my girl at Brightbears in manly at the same age and she settle sooo quickly (after trying another option for a few months prior which wasn’t quite right)
I think it definitely depends on their little personalities but I love bright bears preschool because the numbers are small, so they get lots of attention. The teachers are sooo amazing, really kind and nurturing, so they feel safe straight away and their communication is great! They are always doing fun activities inside and outside. It has a really nice kind of old school homebased vibe to it. They also have a separate room for the older kids to learn before school prep which is great 😊
I originally just started with 2 half days, but my girl loves going much so we are increasing which is such a good sign, I think!”
Dani Hick
July 9, 2024
“I’m a granny that does the grandie care and soon to start our grandie number three at Bright Bears beginning at 2yrs old my granddaughter being the first until 5yrs now a 12 yr old. Grandson now nearly 4yrs and his brother to start shortly.
The school is very family oriented, organised, and disciplined in their everyday activities.
I love that team are more than just a teacher,
My granddaughter still loves to connect with the centre over the term breaks.
Cherylle and her team of 3 come highly recommended. 👏”
Janice Ganley
July 9, 2024
