Bright Nest Daycare

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WHERE HEALTH AND PERSONALIZED NUTRITION MEET!

Welcome to
Bright Nest Daycare

happy multiethnic little children sitting together at playground

WHERE HEALTH AND PERSONALIZED NUTRITION MEET!

Give Your Kid the Best
Possible Start!

adorable multiethnic group of little kids riding on carousel at playground

WHERE HEALTH AND NUTRITION MEET

Welcome to
Bright Nest Daycare

Location

Lake Forest and Greater Irvine Area

Hours Of Operation

Open from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Different programs are available for all age groups

Infant

(6 months – 24 months)

Toddlers

(2’s)

Preschoolers

(3’s)

Pre-K

(4-5)

Welcome to Bright Nest Daycare

At Bright Nest Daycare, we believe that a nurturing environment and a focus on personalized nutrition are essential for a child’s growth and development. We go above and beyond to provide a daycare experience that prioritizes your child’s health and well-being, while also fostering their creativity, physical fitness, and love for music.

Nutrition is at the Heart of Our Care

We understand that proper nutrition plays a vital role in your child’s overall well-being. That’s why we take great care in serving organic, homemade meals that are prepared with love and attention to detail. Our talented chefs create delicious, wholesome meals using fresh, locally sourced ingredients to ensure that your child receives the highest quality food. We are committed to providing balanced meals that meet your child’s nutritional needs, while also catering to any specific dietary requirements or allergies they may have.

What We Offer

A Safe and Nurturing Environment

At Bright Nest Daycare, your child’s safety, and well-being are paramount. Our facility boasts state-of-the-art security measures and rigorous safety protocols, coupled with low staff-to-child ratios to guarantee individualized attention and care. Our experienced and nurturing staff members are trained in early childhood development, dedicated to fostering a nurturing environment where your child can flourish.

We welcome you to visit Bright Nest Daycare to witness firsthand the love, care, and commitment we pour into crafting a daycare experience that promotes your child’s health, uniqueness, and passion for learning. Join us on this remarkable journey where personalized nutrition, creativity, physical activity, and music converge to create a dynamic and enriching environment for your little ones. Rest assured, we maintain full licensing, insurance coverage, and certifications in CPR and First Aid, ensuring your peace of mind as you entrust your child to our care.

What We Teach

Our curriculum at Bright Nest Daycare is meticulously crafted to adhere to the California Preschool Learning Foundations and developmental milestones. We’ve integrated STEM and play-based learning approaches to offer a dynamic and enriching experience for your child. From carefully selected age-appropriate toys to engaging activities, we prioritize providing a stimulating environment that supports their growth and development.

Math Skills:

At Bright Nest, we understand the critical role that early literacy and math skills play in a child’s education. We actively encourage reading to children as a means of expanding their vocabulary and fostering a love for books. Additionally, we seamlessly incorporate math concepts into daily activities, whether it’s counting toys or snacks or exploring shapes and patterns. By making learning both enjoyable and interactive, our goal is to ensure that your child thrives academically and beyond.

Art:

Our arts and crafts projects serve as a creative outlet for children to express themselves while honing their fine motor skills. Similarly, our educational games and activities not only entertain but also contribute to their cognitive development.

Outdoor Play:

Outdoor play is an integral part of our curriculum, providing opportunities for physical activity and exploration while ensuring the safety of every child. Whether it’s sports, nature walks, or imaginative play, our outdoor activities are designed to build confidence, instill new skills, and create lasting memories.

Music:

Music holds a special place in our program, with dedicated sessions every Wednesday. Through music and singing, children not only enjoy themselves but also enhance their social, emotional, and language development. At Bright Nest Daycare, we’re committed to providing a comprehensive curriculum that nurtures every aspect of your child’s growth and fosters a lifelong love of learning.

Core Values

At Bright Nest Daycare, we offer a holistic daycare experience that nurtures your child’s mind, body, and soul. Our curriculum features a variety of activities including artwork, athletic exercises, and music lessons, all designed to enhance creativity, physical fitness, and musical appreciation. With a dedicated team of educators and caregivers, we prioritize your child’s growth and well-being, incorporating age-appropriate athletic exercises and outdoor playtime to foster active lifestyles and healthy habits. Whether it’s fostering creativity through art, promoting physical fitness through exercise, or inspiring a love for music, we provide a well-rounded environment where your child can thrive.

Programs

At Bright Nest Daycare, we understand the diverse needs of parents and strive to accommodate their schedules. We offer flexible daycare programs designed to provide the best care for your child while considering your specific requirements.

Bright Nest Daycare offers flexible daycare programs to accommodate diverse parental schedules. Operating from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday, parents can choose between full-time (five days per week) or part-time (3-4 days per week, Monday to Thursday) enrollment options. For infants and toddlers, a half-day program is available from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, offered five days per week or 4 days per week, Monday to Thursday. Additionally, an after-school program for preschool and school-age children is provided from 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm, available five days per week (Mon-Fri) or 3-4 days per week, Monday to Thursday.

Age range:

We warmly welcome children aged 6 months to 5 years, believing in providing a secure and nurturing environment for their growth and learning journey. With dedicated caregivers and educators, we prioritize each child’s happiness, health, and development. Whether they’re beginning their exploration or already progressing, we’re devoted to supporting and guiding them at every stage.

Weekly Lesson and Activity Plan

We provide daily reports to keep parents informed about their child’s activities and well-being, including photos, updates, food intake, nap schedule, and bathroom breaks, fostering connection and sharing in milestones.

At Bright Nest Daycare, we prioritize the partnership between parents and our childcare professionals, ensuring your active involvement in your child’s journey. Through daily reports, weekly lesson and activity plans, and meal menus, we keep you informed and engaged. Open communication is encouraged, and we’re readily available to address any questions or concerns. Together, we foster a nurturing and enriching environment for your child’s growth and development, sharing insights into our curriculum and upcoming activities to promote further learning at home.

Our Activities

Painting

Children learn to paint

Math Skills

What you don’t have at home

Table/Floor Toys

What kind of toys your kid prefer?

Special Projects

Our secret area education ways

Music & Singing

Everybody loves child’s singing

Library Reading

How many stories our teacher knows?

Sand Play

All year round we enjoy sand

Storytime

Where learning is a serious fun

Water Play

Imagine various water activities

Educating Children about Food Nutritional Properties

At Bright Nest Daycare, we believe in empowering children to make healthy food choices. We take a holistic approach to nutrition by incorporating educational activities into our daily routines. Through engaging games, fun experiments, and interactive discussions, we teach children about the nutritional properties of various foods. This helps them develop an understanding of why certain foods are beneficial for their bodies and encourages them to make informed choices when it comes to their meals.

Our Philosophy

In our in-home childcare setting, we focus on nurturing social and emotional development, fostering language and literacy skills, and respecting individual differences and needs. Through play-based and active learning approaches, we create a loving environment that encourages a passion for learning. Our enriched home environment promotes exploration and offers opportunities for freedom of movement and choice within appropriate boundaries. We prioritize healthy nutrition and provide education on balanced diets. Our aim is to cultivate a nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating atmosphere where your child can flourish in all aspects of development.

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What Parents Say

Our daughter attended Bright Nest Home Daycare from 18 months to 3 years old and had an excellent experience under Ms. Mahnaz’s caring guidance. The first floor of Ms. Mahnaz’s home provided a warm, nurturing environment tailored for young learners.
The daycare offered an engaging mix of play, activities, outdoor time, and educational basics like numbers, letters, and bilingual English/Farsi instruction. What made it so special was Ms. Mahnaz’s genuine passion for childcare and fostering children’s development.
Our daughter thrived socially and academically at Bright Nest, gaining confidence and enthusiasm that prepared her well for preschool. We always felt at ease with the small group size, personal attention, and Ms. Mahnaz’s partnership with parents. Highly recommend this loving home daycare.

Sharzad Alaei

Mother

Mahnaz has been so good for my daughter. She was the first (and best) daycare I visited and my daughter loves it. On the weekends my daughter sometimes asks to go too 🙂 Mahnaz offers individual attention to the kids, let’s me know if something seems like it needs attention, and provides good meals. In fact my daughter only likes Mahnaz’s oatmeal and won’t eat mine! That is such a bonus for me to know she eats well, gets nutritious meals, and gets to play outside. We receive weekly meal and lesson plans, regular updates and photos, and weekly projects. I love that my daughter is learning developmentally appropriate skills. Highly recommend considering Bright Nest for your infant or toddler.

Amber Davies

Mother

If you are looking for a home based daycare, look no further.
I can’t express enough my feelings of satisfaction and appreciation to Mahnaz, the owner of Bright Nest Home Daycare.
She has been taking care of our son (3 years old) for the past 2 years and she has been nothing, but wonderful to him and our entire family. Here are some of the highlights – personal attention to each child and its specific needs; flexibility to all sorts of requests we have made; kindness and patience through all development phases of toddlers; home made meals; academics and soft skills program; crafts, play and lots of fun!
Thank you, thank you, thank you Mahnaz, for all you have thought Leon – from holding a spoon, to potty, to learning the alphabet and how to count, to yoga and to like Sami’s dinosaurs, which we are now destined to buy too. We will miss you!