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brightandrooted.com

Where Little Minds

Grow, Explore
& Thrive

Where every child belongs and every light shines.

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Nature-Inspired Learning

Nutritious Meals Included

DSS Licensed & Insured

Daily Procare Updates

CAPP & StanWORKs Accepted

Owner-Operated

Our Prgrams

Infant & Preschool Care Tailored for Every Stage

We chose to build something meaningful for Modesto families — with our whole hearts.

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Seedling

6 Weeks - 24 Months
Clean and Cozy Space
Sensory and Motor Play
Individualized Feed/Nap
Outdoor Sunshine

Sprout

2 Years - 3 Years
Warm, Healthy Meals
Non-Religious Curriculum
Social, Emotional Development
Outdoor Sunshine

Acorn

3 Years - 4 Years
STEM Foundation
Creative Expression
Language Development
Outdoor Adventure

Pinecone

4 Years - 5 Years
Kindergarten Readiness
Group Learning
Problem Solving
Outdoor Adventure

Life at bright & rooted

A glimpse inside

Morning Art in the Sunshine

Each class utilizes their own play yard as another classroom. Yes, even our infants. Our Educators plan art activies out in the sunshine daily.

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Circle Time & Stories

We gather, listen and share in meaningful ways. Stories spark imagination and help little minds make sense of the world.

teacher telling story to children

Infant Sensory Play

Our sensory play activities encourage infants to explore different textures, sounds, colors, and movements, supporting healthybrain development.

 
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Outdoor Adventure Time

Outdoor play encourages children to stay active, explore nature, and develop confidence through movement and discovery. 

children playing in the playground

Science Exploration

Children discover the wonders of science through fun, hands-on experiments that inspire curiosity, observation, and critical thinking.

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Nutritious Lunch Together

Children enjoy wholesome, balanced meals together, building healthy eating habits and positive social connections.

children having nutritious lunch at break time

Cozy Nap Time

A peaceful rest time helps children relax, recharge, and wake up refreshed for the rest of their day.

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Meet the Owners

We didn't just buy a childcare center.

We chose to build something meaningful for Modesto families — with our whole hearts.

Basu Ghosh

Basudeb Ghosh

Co-Owner • Operations & Innovation

Basu combines strategic leadership with a deep commitment to creating exceptional early learning experiences for children and families. After leading global product and innovation teams at Visa Inc. for more than 13 years, he now devotes his expertise to building a preschool where quality, safety, and thoughtful care come first.

Drawing on decades of experience in technology, operations, and customer experience, Basu focuses on creating efficient systems that allow teachers to spend more time doing what matters most—helping children learn, grow, and thrive. He believes that strong schools are built through exceptional educators, trusted family partnerships, and a culture of continuous improvement.

At Bright & Rooted, his mission is simple: ensure every child learns in a nurturing, engaging, and well-supported environment while giving families confidence that their children receive outstanding care every day.

Experienced Business & Technology Leader

Operations & Innovation

Parent Experience Focused

Family-First Philosophy

Rezy Ghosh

Rezy Ghosh

Co-Owner • Early Childhood Education Lead

For more than 14 years, Rezy has dedicated her career to helping young children feel safe, loved, and confident. As the founder of Bright Star Home Daycare in Fremont, she earned the trust of families by creating warm, engaging environments where every child could thrive.

An ECE Certified educator with 32+ Early Childhood Education units and a Dean’s List student, Rezy combines academic excellence with years of hands-on experience. At Bright & Rooted, she leads the educational program, mentors teachers, and ensures every classroom provides a nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning experience.

Her philosophy is simple: every child deserves to feel valued, inspired, and supported while building a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

14+ Years in Early Childhood Education

ECE Certified • 32+ ECE Units

Dean’s List Student

Child-Centered Learning

Family Partnership

We believe the best preschool is one where children can't wait to arrive each morning, parents leave with complete peace of mind, and teachers are inspired to help every child reach their full potential. That's the community we're building at Bright & Rooted.

— Basu & Rezy Ghosh

Meet Our Director

Mrs. Autumn

Ms. Autumn

Director · Bright & Rooted

Ms. Autumn is the Director of Bright & Rooted Preschool & Childcare, where she leads with warmth, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to every child’s growth. With a strong background in early childhood education, she brings both expertise and heart to everything she does, from designing enriching daily experiences to guiding her team with clear, thoughtful leadership. Ms. Autumn believes that childhood is a time of wonder, and she works tirelessly to ensure every child at Bright & Rooted feels safe, seen, and celebrated for who they are.

Families are at the center of everything Ms. Autumn does. She takes the time to truly get to know each child’s personality, strengths, and needs, and partners closely with parents every step of the way, because she knows that the strongest foundations are built through open communication and trust. Whether it is welcoming a new family on their first day, supporting a child through an important milestone, or simply greeting everyone with a smile at drop off, Ms. Autumn brings genuine care to every interaction.

Ms. Autumn works closely with our teachers, support staff, and care team to ensure the highest standards of quality, safety, and nurturing education, creating a warm and welcoming community where children and families feel like they truly belong. Her hands on leadership style means she is present, engaged, and deeply invested in the day to day life of the classroom, not just behind the scenes. It is this dedication, paired with her passion for helping young learners build strong foundations, that makes Bright & Rooted a place where every child feels valued, supported, and inspired, every single day.

Every child is unique, capable, and full of potential. Together, we nurture strong roots today so children can grow with confidence tomorrow.

Ms. Autumn, Director. Bright & Rooted

Why Bright & Rooted

What Makes us Different

Roots In Nature

Roots in nature

Daily outdoor time is non-negotiable — even for our youngest infants. Nature is not a reward. It is a classroom.

Kindergarten-ready

Owner-led care

Basu and Rezy are on-site owners who chose this as a life mission. They know every child's name, quirks, and comfort signals.

AI-enhanced learning

AI-enhanced learning

BasuTots-inspired tools track each child's milestones and deliver personalized insights to parents daily — without replacing human relationship.

CAPP & subsidy ready

CAPP & subsidy ready

We actively help Modesto families navigate CAPP, StanWORKs, and CalWORKs. Childcare shouldn't be out of reach.

Multicultural welcome

Multicultural welcome

All beliefs, backgrounds, and languages are celebrated. Our diverse ownership team reflects the real Modesto.

Kindergarten-ready

Kindergarten-ready

Every program is intentionally scaffolded for Modesto Unified school success. Children leave confident and genuinely ready.

Parent Voices

What Families are Saying

Financial Assistance

Childcare shouldn't be out of reach.

We accept CAPP, StanWORKs, and CalWORKs — and we’ll help you navigate every step. Many Modesto families qualify and don’t know it. Ask us.

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CAPP via SCOE

Income-based subsidy for working families. We are an approved SCOE provider and will guide you through your application.

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StanWORKs Child Care

Employment and income-based assistance from birth through 12, administered by Stanislaus County.

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CalWORKs Stage 1 & 2

For families enrolled in CalWORKs. We coordinate directly with your case worker to ensure seamless coverage.

Your child's first chapter starts here.

Come see us. Ask us anything. We'd love to meet your family.

Your child's first chapter starts here.

Come see us. Ask us anything. We'd love to meet your family.