Bright Ideas is an early childhod center for children ages 6 weeks through 6 years.
Our program has been recognized by the Chamber of Commerce as Best Woman Owned Business and Best Childcare in Newport County for 4 years by Newport Life Magazine.
Our program recently implemented a STEM curriculum which further insures that the children in our program will be well prepared academically as well as leaving with an enthusiasm for learning. .
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1991
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
50 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 28%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Maureen Kielbasa
Application URL
School Notes
- Bright Ideas has a curriculum which is aligned with the expectations defined by the Rhode Island Early Learning Standards. We have two large playgrounds, an indoor gym and teachers that are nurturing, creative and sincere lovers of education.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Bright Ideas Preschool?
The application deadline for Bright Ideas Preschool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Bright Ideas Preschool located?
Bright Ideas Preschool is located in the Newport East neighborhood of Middletown, RI. There are 3 other private schools located in Newport East.
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The nearest elementary school and preschool is All Saints STEAM Academy (0.6 miles away)
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Middletown, RI 02842
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(401) 847-0685
Middletown, RI 02842
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(401) 683-5850
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-5850
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Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 848-4300
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(401) 848-4300
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 848-4300
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Gr: NS-8 Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 5
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Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 847-0685
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 847-0685
2.8 miles
Gr: K | 43 students
Beginnings-the Children's School
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1985 East Main Road
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-5850
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-5850
4.1 miles
Gr: K | 5 students Tuition listed
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(Catholic)
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(401) 848-4300
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 848-4300
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-8 Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 5
110 Sandy Point Ave Litle Slocum Farm
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(401) 849-4646
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 849-4646
2.4 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 197 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
143 Peckham Ln
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 846-9251
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 846-9251
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 88 students
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Daycare / Preschool
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Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 847-0685
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 847-0685
2.8 miles
Gr: K | 43 students
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(401) 842-6600
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 842-6600
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(401) 842-6600
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(401) 842-6600
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Gr: 9-12 | 380 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(401) 643-1248
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 643-1248
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Wakefield, RI 02879
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Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 606-4100
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 606-4100
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All Saints STEAM Academy ![All Saints STEAM Academy Photo]( "All Saints STEAM Academy Photo")
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Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 848-4300
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 848-4300
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-8 Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 5
110 Sandy Point Ave Litle Slocum Farm
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 849-4646
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 849-4646
2.4 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 197 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
180 Rhode Island Ave
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 849-5970
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 849-5970
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 221 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
324 Cory's Lane
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-0268
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-0268
4.5 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 452 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
The Bradley School
Special Education School
2820 E Main Rd
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 606-8300
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 606-8300
5.5 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 78 students
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All Saints STEAM Academy ![All Saints STEAM Academy Photo]( "All Saints STEAM Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
915 West Main Road
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 848-4300
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 848-4300
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-8 Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 5
110 Sandy Point Ave Litle Slocum Farm
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 849-4646
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 849-4646
2.4 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 197 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
143 Peckham Ln
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 846-9251
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 846-9251
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 88 students
Kinderart Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
146 Aquidneck Ave
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 847-0685
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 847-0685
2.8 miles
Gr: K | 43 students
180 Rhode Island Ave
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 849-5970
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 849-5970
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 221 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Quick Facts
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
380 Matunuck Beach Road
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(401) 360-1234
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1234
9402.3 miles
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(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
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(401) 364-7716
Charlestown, RI 02813
(401) 364-7716
9403 miles
Gr: K-4 | 246 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
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(401) 792-9400
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 792-9400
9403.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 372 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
235 South Pier Road
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 792-9430
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 792-9430
9403.7 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 263 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
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Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 792-9420
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 792-9420
9403.9 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 331 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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