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Brighten Academy Preschool

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Ages
Ages 2–5
Teacher ratio
1:12 (CA min)

1825 Austin Ave., Clovis, CA 93611

Visit website ↗(559) 294-1310Directions ↗Licensed for 162
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
6
1 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
3
Last visit
2/11/2025
Total visits
10

Citations are part of routine licensing oversight and range from minor (Type B) to serious (Type A). A citation alone doesn't mean a program is unsafe — read the full reports for context.

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Brighten Academy Preschool is a family-owned-and-operated enrichment program for children ages 2 to 6 years old serving multiple locations in Clovis and Fresno. The program uses research-based 'Responsive Care' interaction strategies to facilitate optimal brain development and offers a kinder-prep program for kindergarten preparation.

Philosophy
Children learn from the moment they enter the world and continue to learn through every interaction and encounter. The program goes above and beyond traditional preschool and daycare by employing 'Responsive Care' interaction strategies that facilitate optimal brain development while fostering problem-solving, self-esteem, and social-emotional skills.
Ages served
2 to 6 years old

Programs

  • •Enrichment program
  • •Kinder-prep program

Highlights

  • ✓Family-owned and operated since 2008
  • ✓Multiple locations in Clovis and Fresno
  • ✓Research-based enrichment program
  • ✓Responsive Care interaction strategies

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Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 23, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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