Blooming Stars Educational Center (BSEC)

Blooming Stars Education Center is a bilingual Mandarin and English early education center in Brighton, guided by the Montessori philosophy. It cares for children from three months old to kindergarten entry, with infant, toddler, preschool and kindergarten programs. Classrooms are divided into learning areas stocked with Montessori materials that children can reach on their own, and teachers typically introduce one skill at a time so each child can work independently and master it.

The center’s aim is a nurturing, secure second home that goes beyond a daily drop-off daycare. Experienced educators design the Montessori curriculum and enrichment activities, and they observe children’s play closely to guide discoveries and build cognitive skills, self-esteem and independence. Language is woven through the day, with children practicing the sounds, reading and writing of both English and Mandarin as they watch presentations and work alone or in groups.

What to Know

• A summer camp program is offered in addition to the school-year programs.
• The center provides daily food service for the children.
• Long opening hours are meant to meet parents’ needs.
• Families apply through an admission application, and the center publishes its tuition policy.