At BrightStart, our mission is to make high-quality early childhood education accessible to every family, regardless of income.
We help parents afford daycare and preschool by providing simple, affordable financing options that reduce stress, ease monthly budgets, and ensure every child gets the strong start they deserve.
Limited Options
High-quality early education programs are often out of reach due to high costs and limited public funding. For many families, it's a choice between affordability and quality — and that’s not really a choice at all.
Rising Childcare Costs
Childcare now rivals mortgage payments in many areas, with full-time childcare costing families $10,000–$20,000+ per year. These costs hit working families the hardest, creating difficult trade-offs.
Upfront Tuition Requirements
Many childcare centers require large deposits or multi-month tuition payments up front — before a child ever steps into the classroom. This creates a financial barrier, even for families who can manage monthly payments.
Financial Stress During a Critical Life Stage
Families with young children already face rising costs for housing, healthcare, and basic needs — all while earning less during early-career years. The added burden of preschool tuition often leads to debt, delayed care, or having to leave the workforce.
Brightstart does not endorse loans originated by Climb Investco, LLC, and Climb Investco, LLC is not affiliated with any school. Climb Investco, LLC is the loan distributor, not Brightstart.
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