Business Details
Bright Stars: Nurturing Child Care in Issaquah, WA
At Bright Stars, we are dedicated to providing a warm, nurturing environment where children feel safe and supported. Our mission focuses on fostering growth through cooperative play and creative activities that naturally help children reach social, emotional, and physical milestones. Since our founding, we have prioritized family-centered care, offering programs tailored to children aged 3 months to 6 years. Our experienced team, led by Director Deepthi Devadithya, combines play-based learning with individualized attention to prepare preschoolers for kindergarten and beyond.We maintain open communication with parents and design curricula that follow each child's natural curiosity. Our two locations in Issaquah provide distinct settingsour Early Learning Center and a home-based Family Home Childcareensuring personalized care. Through hands-on activities and a STEAM-focused approach, we cultivate a love for learning while supporting emotional and cognitive development. Our commitment to quality care has earned us the trust of families who describe us as an extension of their own families.
Services
Infant Program
Toddler Program
Preschool Program
Family Home Childcare
Summer Program
Highlights and features
- We offer individualized curricula tailored to each child's developmental needs.
- Our staff includes certified early childhood educators with over a decade of experience.
- We maintain a family-centered atmosphere with open communication between teachers and parents.
- Our STEAM-focused activities encourage curiosity and hands-on learning experiences.
- We provide both center-based and home-based childcare options for flexibility.
What people say
Loving environment
Excellent teachers
Safe and welcoming
Child-focused curriculum
Family-like atmosphere
Services
Infant Program
Our Infant Program serves children aged 3 months to 1.5 years in a responsive environment. We focus on building secure attachments through consistent routines, sensory play, and language-rich interactions. Our teachers provide individualized care that supports feeding preferences, sleep routines, and developmental milestones while maintaining close communication with families.
Toddler Program
Designed for 1-3 year olds, our Toddler Program encourages developmental growth through structured activities and peer interactions. We help children build social skills, explore new foods, and establish sleep schedules while emphasizing hands-on learning and age-appropriate challenges in both small and large group settings.
Preschool Program
Our Preschool Program prepares children aged 2.5 to school age for kindergarten success. Through play-based learning and STEAM-focused activities, we develop cognitive, social, and emotional skills. Individualized goal-setting and parent collaboration ensure each child progresses at their natural pace while building foundational academic concepts.
Family Home Childcare
This home-based program offers personalized care for children aged 6 months to school age in a family-style setting. With smaller group sizes, we provide more individual attention and flexible scheduling while maintaining the same educational standards and developmental focus as our center-based programs.
Summer Program
Our Summer Program combines learning with fun through themed activities, outdoor play, and creative exploration. Designed for children aged 3 months to school age, it maintains educational continuity while offering engaging experiences like art projects, music, and hands-on science activities in a nurturing environment.
People
Deepthi Devadithya
Owner & Director
Director since 2019 with 11 years of early childhood education experience. Holds a State Certificate in Early Childhood Education. Specializes in play-based learning environments and individualized curriculum development. Passionate about creating family-centered atmospheres for children and families.
Thushari Waravitage
Assistant Director
Preschool educator with 8 years of experience. Holds an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education. Focuses on creating welcoming spaces where children explore and grow through play-based learning. Believes in adapting teaching methods to individual learning styles while making classrooms joyful environments.
Questions
What age groups do you serve?
We serve children aged 3 months through 6 years across our Infant, Toddler, Preschool, and Summer programs.
Do you offer home-based childcare options?
Yes, our Family Home Childcare in Issaquah Highlands provides smaller group settings for children aged 6 months to school age.
How do you support child development?
We use play-based learning combined with STEAM activities and individualized curricula that follow each child's natural curiosity and developmental pace.
What qualifications do your teachers have?
Our staff includes certified early childhood educators with specialized training in play-based learning and developmental milestones.
How do you communicate with parents?
We maintain open communication through daily updates, developmental progress reports, and regular parent-teacher collaboration sessions.
Are meals provided for children?
Yes, we provide nutritious meals and snacks, including options for children with dietary preferences or restrictions.
