Hi, I’m Janet Czapla, owner of Bright Beginnings Day Cares. I graduated from BHSU with a major in Elementary Education, and a minor in Early Childhood Education.
Bright Beginnings Day Care was started in 1982 by my sister, Nancy, and myself at the Tepee St. location. Ten years later we started a second day care on 5th St. In 2008 I moved the 5th St. day care to the 4J location and became the sole owner (along with my husband) of Bright Beginnings Day Cares. It has been my privilege to serve Gillette's children for over 43 years. I love my job and coming to work each day! Kids are amazing!
I have been happily married for 46 years to my husband Dave, and have twin sons, Phil & Ty. Dave is retired and now acts as our day care maintenance man. Phil works for the State of Alaska doing land reclamation and restoration. He, Anna & daughters Kalli and Evelyn live in Wasilla AK. Ty and his wife, Kacie, are both lawyers and live in Tyler Texas with children Ben & Lily. We enjoy our home on 40 acres west of Gillette and like 4-wheeling, traveling, and spending time at our cabin in the Big Horns. Life is good!
Professional Profile
Bachelors degree in Elementary Education with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education
43 years working professionally with preschool age children
41 years founder, owner, and director of Bright Beginnings Day Cares
Professionally trained teacher of STEP parenting classes.
Member of National Association for the Education of Young Children
Member and Trainer for Gillette Early Childhood Association
Approved instructor for Wyoming Statewide Training and Resource System (STARS)
Professional Development Specialist for The Council for Professional Recognition
Member of: The Community of the Code-UW College of Business