Our toddler and daycare program in San Jose offers a warm, nurturing environment where little learners can safely explore and grow. We introduce early academic concepts through hands-on discovery, spark curiosity, and celebrate each child’s unique interests. Through fun and meaningful group activities, children build confidence, develop friendships, and strengthen their social and emotional skills—this is early learning and childcare at its finest!

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Toddler Program

Bright Minds Curriculum Overview

RESULTS DRIVEN CURRICULUM DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE YOUNG LEARNERS TO LEARN AND EXPLORE

We are proud to implement the Bright Minds Montessori Curriculum across all our infant and preschool classrooms. Rooted in careful observation and the nurturing of young minds, our curriculum is designed to achieve meaningful results while making learning joyful and engaging.


Our program blends high educational standards with a rich variety of content, staying true to our experiential learning philosophy and our mission to empower children with confidence, creativity, and lifelong critical-thinking skills. Within a semi-structured daily routine, children enjoy consistency and balance while exploring their natural curiosity in a warm, supportive environment.


A key feature of our curriculum is its thematic learning approach. Each month, children embark on a journey of discovery through thoughtfully chosen themes that reflect familiar aspects of their world—such as transportation, animals and habitats, bubbles, and nature. Through hands-on, interactive experiences, children strengthen foundational skills in math, literacy, and science, while also developing social-emotional awareness and improving both fine and gross motor abilities.

Bright Minds Montessori Curriculum

Mathematics

Environment

Toddlers learn to recognize numbers & count to 10. Children are also introduced to sorting shapes by color, shape, and size. By the time our toddlers are ready to move to our preschool program, they are very well prepared.

Our toddler learning environment is warm, safe, and full of discovery! Designed for curious little explorers, it offers plenty of hands-on activities that encourage independence, creativity, and early learning. With caring teachers to guide them, toddlers build confidence as they practice new skills, make friends, and learn through play every day.

Our language and reading time is filled with stories, songs, and conversations that inspire a love for words from an early age. Children enjoy daily story time, explore books independently, and engage in playful activities that build listening, speaking, and early literacy skills—all in a warm, encouraging setting where every child’s voice is heard and celebrated.

Language

Arts & Crafts

Our arts and crafts sessions encourage creativity, imagination, and self-expression. Children explore a variety of materials—like paint, crayons, and clay—as they create their own colorful masterpieces. With gentle guidance and plenty of freedom to experiment, toddlers build fine motor skills, confidence, and pride in their creations.

Music

Socialization

Our music class is a joyful time filled with singing, dancing, and rhythm! Music time helps little ones develop listening skills, language, and a love for melody—all while having fun together!

Through group activities, cooperative games, and everyday interactions, children build friendships, practice empathy, and develop important social and emotional skills that lay the foundation for lifelong relationships.

Spanish

Our staff consists of fluent Spanish speakers that teach our kids the basics.

Yoga

Yoga time at Bright Minds ensures everyone gets a great stretch to increase body flexibility.

Soccer

Fun soccer enrichment teaches overall body coordination. The beautiful game!

Enrichment Program

Dance

Dance class at Bright Minds gets the room moving! What better way to enjoy music and dance!

Arts & Crafts

Our little Picasso's get to explore colors, textures, and so much more in our fun Arts & Crafts class.

STEM

Excellent for developing critical thinking, problem solving, and creativity.

Guided by the Montessori philosophy, our classrooms at Bright Minds are thoughtfully prepared to inspire independence and discovery. Children learn through hands-on experiences that encourage critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration. From math and language to art, science, and practical life activities, each lesson is designed to spark curiosity and nurture a love of learning.


Our caring teachers at Bright Minds Montessori observe and guide each child at their own pace, offering gentle support and encouragement along the way. With a balance of structured lessons and open exploration, children gain confidence, kindness, and a sense of accomplishment every day.


At Bright Minds, preschoolers don’t just learn — they love to learn, surrounded by friends, teachers, and a community that celebrates their unique potential. If you're searching for vibrant minds preschool options nearby, look no further than Bright Minds near me, where learning is a joyful journey.

MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL AT ITS VERY BEST

Our Philosophy

PROGRAMS AT BRIGHT MINDS MONTESSORI

WE OFFER CHILDCARE SERVICES FOR NEWBORNS, TODDLERS, & PRESCHOOLERS

INFANT NURSERY

FROM BIRTH TO 18 MONTHS

TODDLER CHILDCARE

FROM 18 MONTHS TO 36 MONTSHS

PRESCHOOL

FROM 36 MONTHS TO 5 YEARS OLD

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A Warm and Welcoming Start To Lifelong Learning

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Building Bright Futures,

One Child at a Time

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2720 South Bascom Avenue

San Jose, CA 95124

(408) 391-7643

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