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Bright Beginnings

86-25 162nd St
Jamaica, NY 11432
Bright Beginnings has been serving the Jamaica community since 1984.
We provide infant, toddler, preschool, Universal PreKindergarten, Kindergarten and Afterschool.
Students are from 2 months to 12 Years of age.
FREE FULL DAY Universal PreKindergarten for children 4 years of age by December 31st. .

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 112 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Student Body

Total Students
112 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
80%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Bright Beginnings Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Julie Goldman

School Notes

  • We accept vouchers from ACD, Begin, HRA, ACS, CWE and 1199.
  • We offer a free FULL day program for 4 year olds.
  • We are open year round, we have full day, half day, and extended day programs
Source: Verified school update

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When is the application deadline for Bright Beginnings?
The application deadline for Bright Beginnings is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 112 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Queens County, NY is $13,090 for elementary schools and $16,213 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Queens County, NY is 78% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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