BRIGHT BEGINNINGS PRESCHOOL

HIGHLAND, ILDay Care CenterLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data

Capacity125

Est. price$779/mo

Contact information

Address500 MAIN ST, HIGHLAND, IL, 62249

CityHIGHLAND, IL 62249

CountyMADISON

Phone6188824972

Operating details

Capacity125

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 11/13/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

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Medium25
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Location

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500 MAIN ST, HIGHLAND, IL, 62249, HIGHLAND, IL 62249

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Questions to ask on a tour

Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.

Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 11/13/2025

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Medium-High0
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2025

Medium riskStandard 40731011/13/2025
407310A
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 40734011/13/2025
407340A5
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 40711011/13/2025
407110
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 40714011/13/2025
407140B
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 4076011/13/2025
40760
Actions: CRP; Status: In violation; Weight: 7.06
Corrected 12/13/2025
Medium riskStandard 4077011/13/2025
40770
Actions: CRP; Status: In violation
Corrected 12/13/2025
Medium riskStandard 4078011/13/2025
40780
Actions: CRP; Status: In violation
Corrected 12/13/2025
Medium riskStandard 4079011/13/2025
40790A
Actions: CRP; Status: In violation; Weight: 8.13
Corrected 12/13/2025
Medium riskStandard 40710011/13/2025
407100
Actions: CRP; Status: In violation
Corrected 12/13/2025
Medium riskStandard 40712011/13/2025
407120
Actions: CRP; Status: In violation
Corrected 12/13/2025
Medium riskStandard 40713011/13/2025
407130
Actions: CRP; Status: In violation
Corrected 12/13/2025
Medium riskStandard 40715011/13/2025
407150
Actions: CRP; Status: In violation; Weight: 7
Corrected 12/13/2025
Medium riskStandard 40716011/13/2025
407160
Actions: CRP; Status: In violation
Corrected 12/13/2025
Medium riskStandard 40717011/13/2025
407170
Actions: CRP; Status: In violation
Corrected 12/13/2025
Medium riskStandard 40718011/13/2025
407180
Actions: CRP; Status: In violation
Corrected 12/13/2025
Medium riskStandard 40719011/13/2025
407190
Actions: CRP; Status: In violation
Corrected 12/13/2025
Medium riskStandard 40720011/13/2025
407200
Actions: CRP; Status: In violation
Corrected 12/13/2025
Medium riskStandard 40721011/13/2025
407210
Actions: CRP; Status: In violation
Corrected 12/13/2025
Medium riskStandard 40722011/13/2025
407220
Actions: CRP; Status: In violation
Corrected 12/13/2025
Medium riskStandard 40725011/13/2025
407250
Actions: CRP; Status: In violation
Corrected 12/13/2025
Medium riskStandard 40726011/13/2025
407260
Actions: CRP; Status: In violation
Corrected 12/13/2025
Medium riskStandard 40727011/13/2025
407270
Actions: CRP; Status: In violation
Corrected 12/13/2025
Medium riskStandard 40732011/13/2025
407320
Actions: CRP; Status: In violation
Corrected 12/13/2025
Medium riskStandard 40733011/13/2025
407330
Actions: CRP; Status: In violation
Corrected 12/13/2025
Medium riskStandard 40735011/13/2025
407350
Actions: CRP; Status: In violation
Corrected 12/13/2025

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

25Total Violations

0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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Review the detailed violations listed above.
Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.

Estimated monthly cost

$779/month

This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.

Typical prices in Illinois run about $1,303/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Illinois by age group.

About this daycare

Location: HIGHLAND, MADISON County
Capacity: 125
Type: Day Care Center

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