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Bright Start Child Care
Elementary School
1800 RIDGE RD, Homewood, IL 60430
Enrollment
12
Student-Teacher
7.5:1
Grades
Kindergarten – Kindergarten
Enrollment
12
Student-Teacher
7.5:1
Grades
Kindergarten – Kindergarten
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
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Bright Start Child Care
Elementary School in Homewood · grades Kindergarten – Kindergarten. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Bright Start Child Care
Bright Start Child Care is a private elementary school in Homewood, IL. Bright Start Child Care serves approximately 12 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-Kindergarten, and has a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 12 students, Bright Start Child Care is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 7.5:1 students to teachers, Bright Start Child Care sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Bright Start Child Care is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Bright Start Child Care compares to the 3 public schools in Homewood, IL
Student Demographics
All Schools in Homewood
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Bright Start Child Care (this school) | — |
| Willow School | 6.8 |
| James Hart School | 5.5 |
| Winston Churchill School | 5.2 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 12 students
- Type
- Private · Christian, no specific denomination
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.5:1
- Address
- 1800 RIDGE RD, Homewood, IL 60430
- Phone
- (708) 922-9000
- Data Year
- SY 2021-22
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in IL aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
1800 RIDGE RD, Homewood, IL 60430
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Bright Start Child Care may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Heather Hill Elem School (rated 7.6/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby Flossmoor). Another option is Serena Hills Elem School (rated 7.2/10, 2.0 miles away, in nearby Chicago Heights). Additionally, Western Avenue Elem School (rated 6.9/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Flossmoor). For more schools in Homewood, see our Homewood schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Willow School Homewood | 0.5 mi | 6.8 |
| HELLO MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN Homewood | 1.1 mi | — |
| James Hart School Homewood | 1.0 mi | 5.5 |
| FLOSSMOOR MONTESSORI SCHOOL Flossmoor | 1.2 mi | — |
| Western Avenue Elem School Flossmoor | 1.4 mi | 6.9 |
| Winston Churchill School Homewood | 1.4 mi | 5.2 |
| Jesse C White Learning Academy Hazel Crest | 1.6 mi | 5.0 |
| THE ALPHABET CAMPUS Homewood | 1.4 mi | — |
| INFANT JESUS OF PRAGUE SCHOOL Flossmoor | 1.8 mi | 6.1 |
| Serena Hills Elem School Chicago Heights | 2.0 mi | 7.2 |
| Barack H Obama Learning Academy Markham | 2.1 mi | 3.9 |
| Parker Junior High School Flossmoor | 1.8 mi | 4.9 |
| Longwood Elem School Glenwood | 1.7 mi | 3.1 |
| GLENWOOD ACADEMY Glenwood | 1.9 mi | 7.1 |
| Homewood-Flossmoor High School Flossmoor | 2.0 mi | 7.9 |
| Heather Hill Elem School Flossmoor | 2.2 mi | 7.6 |
| Riley Early Childhood Center Harvey | 2.6 mi | 5.7 |
| Greenbriar Elem School Chicago Heights | 2.7 mi | 5.4 |
| Mae Jemison School Hazel Crest | 2.1 mi | 5.0 |
| Prairie-Hills Junior High School Markham | 2.5 mi | 5.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 60430 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$91,402
Median Home Value
$209,100
Median Rent
$1,419/mo
Population
19,993
College Educated
46.1%
Homeownership
79.6%
Avg Commute
31.7 min
Poverty Rate
10.2%
Median Age
39.8
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bright Start Child Care
What grades does Bright Start Child Care serve?
Bright Start Child Care serves students in grades Kindergarten through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Bright Start Child Care?
Bright Start Child Care has an enrollment of approximately 12 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bright Start Child Care?
The student-teacher ratio at Bright Start Child Care is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Bright Start Child Care a private school?
Yes, Bright Start Child Care is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Bright Start Child Care a religious school?
Bright Start Child Care has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 12
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Phone
- (708) 922-9000
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