Bright Beginnings Preschool
 

Calendar (PDF file) Curriculum Forms and Handbooks General Information How To Reach Us Staff Weekly Schedule What Parents are     Saying about BBPS	Disciples Christian Church is home to Bright Beginnings Preschool (BBPS), a non-profit, Christian-based program for early childhood development. Click a link on the left to learn more about the preschool, our staff, the curriculum,  and our calendar of events.  Click the Forms and Handbooks link to find and download important handbooks and forms, including enrollment information.

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General Information

Bright Beginnings Preschool (BBPS) at Disciples Christian Church is a Christian-based early childhood development program for children ages twelve months through six years. At BBPS, we believe that children will grow and flourish intellectually, spiritually, physically, and socially when given the opportunity. We also believe that giving children opportunities for success helps them build a positive self-image and prepares them for kindergarten and beyond.

BBPS began in 1992 and is licensed by the State of Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services. Linda Gulick has been the Director since 1999. The program's hours are Monday through Friday from 9:30 a. m. to 2:00 p. m. We follow the PISD schedule for major holidays and breaks throughout the year. We serve approximately 150 families each year with an age-appropriate teacher to student ratio in each class. We also have an open door policy that encourages all parents to stop in at any time and discreetly observe their children. To schedule a tour of our facilities, please call the Preschool Office at (972)398-2240.

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Staff

Bright Beginnings Preschool (BBPS) is a curriculum based Christian Preschool that is blessed with an excellent staff. Under the leadership of Director Linda Gulick, BBPS has developed one of the strongest early childhood education programs in our community.

Linda received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Oklahoma and her Master of Fine Arts from the University of Utah. She has over thirty five years experience teaching children, including instruction in the areas of Chapel, music, Spanish, and dance.  Linda is the President of the Collin County Association For the Education of Young Children (CCAEYC), an affiliate of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Linda is the Cluster Chairman for the Texas Association for the Education of Young Children (TAEYC). Linda is also a member of the Early Childhood Director’s Network (ECDN) and the Methodist Nursery and Kindergarten Association. Linda Gulick was the Presenter of the Year in 2006 for Collin County for the CCAEYC. As BBPS Director, Linda coordinates the school's staff, curriculum, enrollment, and scheduling. Yet her role is not limited to an administrative one. She strives "to help educate and mold happy, healthy, and hopeful children."

Our team of BBPS teachers is highly committed and hard-working. They attend monthly staff meetings and are required to complete 15 hours yearly of early childhood development courses to be on our staff. In addition, each teacher must complete CPR, first aid, SBS (Shaken Baby Syndrome), and SIDS classes. Everyone on the BBPS staff has also passed a criminal history and background check.

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Curriculum

Our curriculum at Bright Beginnings Preschool (BBPS) is developed by the teachers to aid in the individual growth of the children. It is our objective to prepare the children for success in kindergarten and beyond. To this end, we include age-appropriate learning activities and crafts in each class. The children also have weekly Spanish and Music classes.

In addition, we offer special educational and social events throughout the year such as: Police and Fire Department visits, an annual zoo trip, Field Day, Thanksgiving Feast, Christmas and Spring Sing programs, holiday parties, Grandparents' Day Brunch, and Mother's Day Brunch.

All of our classes promote Christian teachings and values. There are regular Bible stories and activities incorporated into the curriculum, and Christian songs are part of the music program. The children also meet weekly with Linda for Chapel service, and they pray before meals. Our goal at BBPS is to provide children with opportunities to learn about and enjoy God's world.

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How To Reach Us

BRIGHT BEGINNINGS PRESCHOOL
At Disciples Christian Church
2001 Independence Parkway
Plano, Texas 75075

972.398.2240
FAX 972.769.1295 

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