Eating together as a family is a priority at Bright Start Academy. The daycare understands that family meals are not always possible, but encourages them as a way for children to learn proper manners and feel like part of the daycare community. At mealtime, teachers sit and eat with the children to make it a casual environment. This allows children to share about their day and strengthen relationships at the daycare. Family-style meals are one way the daycare creates a sense of community and ensures children feel safe, loved, and know they belong.

1. Eating Together a Priority
in Bright Start Aacdemy

2. Sitting down to a family meal can be a rare
occurrence. Between work, errands, and
activities, the life of a parent is a busy one!
Sometimes it’s just easier or more convenient to
grab dinner on the go. While this is bound to
occasionally happen, research shows that
taking time to share in a family meal can have
many benefits on each individual, as well as the
family unit as a whole.

3. We understand that it may not
always be feasible for you to have
family meals every night. It is
another way to become an active
member of our day care family, and
it helps them to learn proper table
manners.

4. Family-style dining usually comes
with family jobs. Children set the
table, getting our dining area ready
for everyone to come in and eat.
child.

5. Food is served “family-style” in bowls and on
plates and children serve themselves. They
learn turn-taking, patience, and manners as
they wait their turn for the food. But it’s not
just about doing jobs and learning table
manners!

6. Eating together as a “family” opens the lines for
communication, giving everyone time to share
stories, talk about experiences, and give each
other time and attention. That’s why when it
comes time to eat, we eat as a community.
Teachers sit with the children in their care,
making it a more casual environment than the
classroom.

7. Children are invited to share about their day;
what they liked and didn’t like about how the
morning went, what they’re looking forward to,
as well as giving everyone time to share stories. It
solidifies our O’Fallon Day Care
community, ensuring that each child knows they
have a special place in our day care space!

9. Our O’Fallon Day Care
is more than just a place
your child goes to learn
and play, we’re a
community where your
child feels safe and
loved. Family-style
meals are just one way
that we make sure that
your child knows that
they are a member of
this great community!

11. It’s another way we
connect with your child,
helping them learn
important social skills,
while spending time
enjoying the company
of their friends and
teacher. Having fun,
while learning…it’s the
Bright Start Way!

13. ContaCt us to register your
Child at:
(636)-379-2600
Bright Start Academy
• bsaofallon@yahoo.com

14. or Visit us at:
864 Homefield Blvd.
O’Fallon MO. 63366