We've brought our 2 kids to Starbright for a couple of years now from ages 2 through 5. Do not let the neighborhood mislead you.. this place is excellent. Experienced teachers that build relationships with your kids and as parent I get a ton out of chatting with teachers at pick-up. Not ONCE have we had a weird/bad experience. There are many folks here that have been a very positive/constructive influence for our kids over the years and I wouldn't limit the 5 stars to one particular classroom or teacher. Starbright also strives to stay open even when ASD closes for remote learning days which is super helpful with little ones. We are extremely happy that we decided to enroll our eldest in Missy's kindergarten class here. She is one of those rare teachers folks use in those password hints "what was name of your favorite teacher in your whole life?" Also Starbright is recently under new ownership and after experiencing both the old and the new, I can say they haven't lost a beat. The new owner/director (also) Missy is awesome. Bring your kids to Starbright and upgrade your life. read more

Best preschool ever, I used to be one of the students. I always begged my mom to go there every summer.

Our three year old son loves Starbright. The staff are child centered and friendly. From Spirit Week to Easter Egg hunts and special events with families, it is a well rounded center. We are very happy with his teachers Jenny & Jasmine, as well as others he interacts with, especially Amarro. We've never had a billing issue (reasonably priced too), everyone is professional and I think it says something about an early learning center when staff have been there for years. We do have an older daughter that attended an early learning center on JBER so it's not like our review is based on inexperience. Is it located in the most ideal setting? Maybe not. Is it newer construction? No. But I think what happens inside and within the extended play spaces (playground and shared gym space) is much, much more important than aesthetics. read more

Our daughter LOVES attending Starbright. Their routine works well for her, and it's always nice to get the lesson plans ahead of time. The location is also very convenient. I'm giving four stars instead of five because we've had billing issues, but they were usually resolved within a day or two. read more

We moved our first daughter in and out of a few facilities before finding Starbright and I couldn't be happier! We LOVE this place. Starbright is like our second home. The teachers are great and they all really take the time to get to know the kids and even the parents. They are always working on new projects, arts, crafts and learning. The weekly lesson plans are wonderful as it gives me an opportunity to discuss with my daughter the fun things she has been learning. If I ever have a concern or questions I know that I can go to Jen (the owner) and/or any of the teachers and my concerns are listened to and addressed appropriatly. The location is convienently located near the hosptial and the hours are wonderful! read more

We love Starbright! We have one daughter currently enrolled and one who was previously enrolled before grade school. Everyone on staff always make us feel welcome and have been good to us all these years! read more

The staff and teachers at Starbright are absolutely wonderful! Our son thoroughly enjoyed his time there! His learning was fostered, social skills heightened, and all while having a blast and making friends. All the parents I've had the opportunity to chat with agree that Starbright did a lot to prepare our littles for the next phase of their education. read more

My niece has been going here for years. Great place for preschoolers and older!

Starbright is more than a daycare, it is a safe and educational place for children to learn and grow. My child attended Starbright from pre- to school age and I was impressed at the care and attention they gave. I can safely say, as a over protective mother, that Starbright is the best early learning center in Alaska. read more

Words can't adequately express my love and appreciation of Starbright ELC! The staff and owner are highly trained, professional teachers. They spend extra time getting to know each child and family, making sure they all feel welcome. I am impressed with the quality and rigor of teaching that occurs daily: pre-academics, self-help, reading, Spanish, just to name a few. All three of my children are graduates of Starbright and I know their success is directly related to their care, their academics and guidance they received while attending Starbright. I highly recommend anyone wanting an A+ preschool in Anchorage to consider Starbright. You will NOT be disappointed! read more

My son was punched in the eye (giving him a huge black eye) and pushed off the top of the playground equipment onto his back by another kid who has a record of behavioral issues and aggressive tendencies. The teachers refused to even speak to the kids about it. Jen (Owner and Director), Billie (Assistant Director), and Erica (Lead Teacher) all said they had no doubt that it happened but they didn't see it and weren't going to do anything. For 3 days I tried to get someone there to do something about it and spoke with Jen who got extremely volatile very quickly, admitted it happened, asked me what they should do about it, denied it happened, and then told me the kids and the other parent had already been admonished all in the same span of 3 minutes of conversation. They seem to only care about bringing in the money and avoid at all costs any confrontation with parents and disciplinary issues with kids. He's been pushed, punched, and even fondled by other kids all while under supposed "supervision". I've been assured that in these other instances, the parents were brought in to deal with those things, but at this point it's extremely doubtful. I've now discovered that more than half of the staff is uncertified and the facility itself has received a multitude of safety and sanitation violations. Their "lead teacher", despite having people on the staff with years of experience, is straight out of working at an espresso stand and just graduated college with a degree in, NOT Early Childhood Education, but Art. This place is seedy, dishonest, and unreliable. Oh, and by the way, they just raised their rates to $1100/month/child. read more

My older child attended Kindergarten at Starbright & my younger child has been there since turning 2 (4 currently). We love Starbright, particularly when compared to the other program my eldest previously attended! My older child, now 7, still reminisces about his happy days at Starbright and the connections he made to the teachers there. Also, he left their Kindergarten reading at a first grade level and competent at addition, subtraction, and conceptual fractions. At 5 years old. The younger children (2-3) get a heavy daycare, light preschool experience. Once the kids turn 4, they switch to a real preschool with significant emphasis on literacy and math. I have been so impressed with the life skills and literacy skills my youngest has developed--all owing to Starbright. For instance, the children are served family style meals and learn to set up tables, serve themselves, clean up, and brush their teeth after eating. Sure, that sounds like what they do at home - and that's the point! Starbright raises the whole child, as you would at home. Not many other preschools do that. Plus they follow the "Letter People" curriculum which makes literacy fun and relatable. I have generally been satisfied with the communication, and when on the rare occasion I have a problem, I have found all of the staff to be very attentive and caring. I have recommended Starbright to many other families. For children ages 2-6, its is a "hidden gem" in Anchorage. read more