Black teacher engaging with children in STEAM activities at a vibrant daycare classroom.

Early Learning Education for Children Ages 6 Weeks to 10 Years

STEAM learning that grows with your child

Bright Springs STEAM Academy in Decatur combines science, technology, engineering, arts, and math through play-based activities. We nurture curious minds from six weeks through age 10.

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Our curriculum

Five core areas of learning

Each component builds skills through hands-on exploration, creative problem-solving, and play-based discovery tailored to every learning style.

Science

Children explore nature, conduct simple experiments, and observe cause-and-effect through hands-on investigation.

Young child's hands typing on laptop displaying colorful code blocks in a bright home learning workspace

Technology

Students learn digital basics, coding fundamentals, and how technology helps us solve real-world problems safely.

Close-up of diverse children's hands exploring water and sand play with colorful learning materials at sensory table

Engineering

Kids design, build, and test structures using blocks, simple machines, and creative materials while developing spatial reasoning.

Young child engaging in colorful artistic expression and creative play

Arts

Creative expression through painting, drawing, music, and movement that builds confidence and emotional development.

Math

Number recognition, counting, patterns, and basic problem-solving grow naturally through games, puzzles, and daily activities.

Play-Based Learning

Every skill develops through joyful play, exploration, and discovery that respects each child's unique pace and interests.

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Call or text our enrollment line to schedule your tour today

We have a dedicated enrollment line for parents — call or text us and we'll get your tour scheduled quickly. Our line is open 7 days a week. Come see our classrooms, meet our educators, and discover how our STEAM-based approach sets your child up for life.

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Learning in action

See our STEAM classrooms and activities

At Bright Springs STEAM Academy in Decatur, children ages six weeks to ten years learn by doing — through hands-on experiments, creative projects, and discovery-driven play that connect science, technology, engineering, arts, and math to everyday moments.

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Young children building with blocks during STEAM learning time

Child painting and creating art during an arts and crafts activity

Hands-on science exploration with natural materials and magnifying glasses

Organized classroom shelves with learning materials and children exploring

Group of children building and creating together with construction materials

Children learning and exploring in the outdoor learning area

Our mission

Building confident learners through STEAM and play

Bright Springs STEAM Academy was founded on the belief that young children learn best through hands-on exploration. From infants as young as six weeks to kids up to ten years old, we meet every child where they are — supporting their growth through a curriculum that weaves science, technology, engineering, arts, and math into everyday play and discovery. Our approach isn't about rushing milestones. It's about building a genuine love of learning through activities that spark curiosity, encourage creativity, and develop critical thinking from an early age. For families in Decatur, we're committed to being more than a daycare — a place where children feel safe to explore, ask questions, and grow at their own pace, Monday through Friday, in an environment designed with their whole development in mind.