About
✨ The Legend of Starlight Bear
Before there was a school called Starlight STEAM Academy, there was a little girl and her teddy bear. The teddy bear was never far from her side.
He traveled with her everywhere — tucked under her arm on car rides, sitting beside her during story time, watching playground adventures, and joining her on countless little journeys that only a child’s imagination can create. To her, he wasn’t just a toy.
He was a companion, a quiet listener, and a part of every discovery she made about the world.
Together they explored parks and playgrounds, built towers and castles, shared bedtime stories, and dreamed about all the amazing things the future might hold.
That small teddy bear witnessed curiosity, creativity, laughter, and the magic of childhood learning. Watching her grow, it became clear that these small moments — imagination, exploration, and wonder — are where learning truly begins.
And from those moments, a dream was born. A dream of creating a place where every child could feel that same sense of adventure, safety, belonging, and joy while learning.
That dream became Starlight STEAM Academy. And the little teddy bear who traveled through so many childhood adventures became Starlight Bear — a symbol of curiosity, imagination, and the belief that every child carries a bright light inside them.
Today, Starlight Bear watches over the classrooms as children build, create, discover, laugh, and learn together.
Because every great journey of learning begins the same way…
With curiosity, imagination, and a little bit of starlight.
🌟 The Starlight Promise
At Starlight STEAM Academy, we believe every child deserves:
✨ A place where they belong
✨ A community that supports them
✨ The confidence to lead and shine
This school is lovingly dedicated to my daughters and their friends. May Starlight STEAM Academy always be a place where children find community, a sense of belonging, and the confidence to lead.
May they grow with curiosity.
May they shine with kindness.
And may their bright ideas help light the way for the future.
⭐ Welcome to Starlight STEAM Academy
Where little minds learn, create, and shine.
Now Enrolling Preschool Ages 2.5–5
Summer STEAM Camps Ages 2.5–13
Call or Text: 201-401-9999
⭐ Schedule a Tour
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Contact Us
Contact
385 Ivy Lane
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
201-401-9999
School Hours
Mon - Fri
7:00 am – 6:00 pm
Our Core Values
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Inspire Learning
We aim to inspire young learners through innovative STEAM education.
02
Foster Creativity
Fostering creativity is essential for problem-solving skills.
03
Embrace Curiosity
We embrace curiosity and encourage exploration in all forms.
04
Encourage Growth
Encouraging growth helps children reach their full potential.
