Quick Facts (2026-27)
- 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
Bright Ideas Preschool
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- 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 Facts
School Type
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%
Academic Profile
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
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Maureen Kielbasa
Application URL
School Notes
- 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. .
- 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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Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: NS-8
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
915 West Main Road
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 848-4300
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: K | 43 students
Daycare / Preschool
146 Aquidneck Ave
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 847-0685
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: K | 5 students
Montessori School
1985 East Main Road
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-5850
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: NS-8
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
915 West Main Road
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 848-4300
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: NS-8
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
915 West Main Road
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 848-4300
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: K | 43 students
Daycare / Preschool
146 Aquidneck Ave
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 847-0685
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: K | 5 students
Montessori School
1985 East Main Road
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-5850
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: NS-8
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
915 West Main Road
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 848-4300
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 197 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
110 Sandy Point Ave Litle Slocum Farm
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 849-4646
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 88 students
Daycare / Preschool
143 Peckham Ln
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 846-9251
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: K | 43 students
Daycare / Preschool
146 Aquidneck Ave
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 847-0685
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 380 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 10
Episcopal
372 Purgatory Road
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 842-6600
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 380 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 10
Episcopal
372 Purgatory Road
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 842-6600
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 337 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 22
Catholic
285 Corys Ln
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 643-1248
Distance: 5.5 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 78 students
Special Education School
2820 E Main Rd
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 606-8300
Distance: 10.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 400 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 37
Catholic
4640 Tower Hill Rd
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 789-9262
Distance: 10.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 51 students
Specialized Curriculum
31 Fairfield Way
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 606-4100
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: NS-8
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
915 West Main Road
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 848-4300
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 197 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
110 Sandy Point Ave Litle Slocum Farm
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 849-4646
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 221 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 5
180 Rhode Island Ave
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 849-5970
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 452 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
324 Cory's Lane
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-0268
Distance: 5.5 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 78 students
Special Education School
2820 E Main Rd
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 606-8300
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: NS-8
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
915 West Main Road
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 848-4300
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 197 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
110 Sandy Point Ave Litle Slocum Farm
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 849-4646
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 88 students
Daycare / Preschool
143 Peckham Ln
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 846-9251
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: K | 43 students
Daycare / Preschool
146 Aquidneck Ave
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 847-0685
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 221 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 5
180 Rhode Island Ave
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 849-5970
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(401) 792-9430
Narragansett, RI 02882
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(401) 792-9420
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