Modern Spaces for Timeless Childhood Magic

Welcome to Forest Lakes

Located just off Route 29 next to the Hollymead community—only minutes from Greene County—our Forest Lakes campus offers families easy access to a nurturing and engaging early learning environment.

Come visit us and see the magic in action!

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Bright, welcoming lobby with a front desk painted in coral, large windows, and doors leading outside to a playground area.

Modern, Spacious Facilities

Fully renovated in 2017, our classrooms and shared spaces feature modern lighting, fresh flooring, cozy paint colors, and brand-new furniture. Every detail was chosen to create a space where children feel safe, welcome, and ready to learn.

Bright, spacious classroom with large arched windows, ceiling fans, and children’s tables and chairs, including a play area with a colorful rug and toy shelves.

Growing to Meet Your Needs

We’re expanding! Our recent purchase of an adjacent property will allow us to open additional classrooms, install a covered outdoor shelter, and upgrade our play spaces—making room for even more growth and exploration.

A young boy with short blonde hair planting or tending to green plants in a garden bed using a small gardening trowel.

The Pizza Garden:
Growing Something Delicious

One of our favorite features is our small organic pizza garden. Children help plant and tend tomatoes, herbs, and peppers—learning firsthand where food comes from while connecting with nature through hands-on experiences.

Two children sitting on a green jungle gym at a playground, with their legs hanging down and playing.

Playgrounds Tailored to All Ages

With two separate playgrounds, each designed for a specific age group, children at Forest Lakes have plenty of room to run, climb, and engage in safe, developmentally appropriate play every day.

Playground sand area with two large black rubber tires partially buried in the sand, a small blue basket with toys, a white fence, trees, and a cloudy sky in the background.

Giant Sandboxes: Big Spaces for Big Imaginations

Our playgrounds just got even better—with the addition of extra-large rustic sandboxes designed to spark creativity, collaboration, and sensory exploration. These expansive spaces are big enough for entire classrooms to play together, encouraging children to dig, build, pour, and imagine in ways that support early math, motor skills, and social development.

A young girl smiling and painting with a brush on a sheet of paper, sitting at a table with art supplies.

A Place to Grow, Create, and Discover

At Forest Lakes, we bring Bright Beginnings' mission to life with a joyful atmosphere, enriching curriculum, and strong community connections. Come visit and see how we grow together!

Reserve Your Spot Today!

Every corner of our Forest Lakes campus is built with your child’s growth, creativity, and joy in mind—from modern classrooms to outdoor adventures in the pizza garden. Convenient for families commuting from Greene County or working within Albemarle County, our Forest Lakes location is situated near Hollymead, offering easy access for parents traveling along Route 29 and nearby neighborhoods.

Schedule a tour today to explore our newly renovated spaces, meet our nurturing educators, and see how we bring learning to life at Bright Beginnings Forest Lakes!

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"My daughter loves going to Bright Beginnings. Her teachers are fantastic and are kind, caring and nurturing. We've been very happy with the care we've received here so far!"

——- The Roberts Family, Forest Lakes
"Bright Beginnings has been a great experience for our family. Our daughter started when she was 15 months and now she is 2 yrs old. As parents we are happy to say that she has flourished in many ways and she is happy there :) We couldn't be more thankful for that. She spends a lot of time outside playing, doing some fun activities and also having their meals/snacks. This is great and my daughter loves it. My family and I are grateful for this preschool and would definitely recommend it!"

—— The Fouscas Family, Forest Lakes
"Our son has attended Bright Beginnings for about 3 years now and he loves school. The caregivers are kind and nurturing, they all know my son by now and he is definitely part of the family!"

—— The Spears Family, Forest Lakes