

Welcome to Ascend-Bright Christian Learning Center

About Us
At Ascend-Bright, we are dedicated to creating a nurturing, stimulating, and welcoming environment for all children. Our unique programs incorporate a variety of educational theories and best practices, while always keeping the child’s best interest in mind and allowing for hands-on, experiential learning.

Our Mission
The Ascend-Bright Christian Learning Center is dedicated to decreasing the achievement gap, that persists within historically underserved populations, by providing quality childcare and private education at affordable tuition rates.
Tuition and Fees
*Students that are not fully toilet trained will pay the infant price until fully toilet trained.*
**For students one year or older, tuition covers two snacks and two meals.**
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Infant
Part Time
$80
0-23 months and non toilet trained toddlers.
Three or less days.
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Infant
Full Time
$125
0-23 months and non toilet trained toddlers.
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Preschool & Up
Part Time
$65
Toilet trained. Ages Two years+
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Three or less days.
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Preschool & Up
Full Time
$100
Toilet trained. Ages Two years+
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Enrollment Process
At ABCLC, we utilize a program called Brightwheel. You will need to create an account to enroll your child(ren) and/or to be put on the waiting list. Please click each box to complete the necessary steps for enrollment.
Please complete all sections of the enrollment application.
Please sign the payment policy that acknowledges that you agree to pay the assigned tuition.
Please sign this media release to allow us to include your child(ren) in the pictures and videos we post on our social media.
Please upload your child(ren)'s birth certificate.
Please upload your child(ren)'s most recent immunization record.
Meet the Team

Director
Pastor Salina Pace
Pastor Salina Pace is a veteran, public school teacher with more than 12 years of teaching experience. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Education from Harris-Stowe State University and a Master of Education, with an emphasis on Educational Administration, from the University of Missouri, St. Louis. During her time as a public school teacher, Pastor Salina served as a mentor, content lead, and implemented community centered initiatives and school-wide academic programs. She is a licensed principal who is certified to lead K-12 schools in Missouri. Pastor Salina is the Executive Pastor of Move Church where she leads alongside her husband. She is the mother of one daughter, Calaya Promise.

Assistant Director
Pastor Brukelle Banks
Pastor Brukelle Banks has nine years of educational teaching experience. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with a concentration in Secondary Education from Alabama Agricultural & Mechanical University. She continued her education at Missouri Baptist University and received a Master of Art in Teaching and Master of Business Administration. She served as a Mathematics teacher, mathematics department manager, teacher mentor, and sports (volleyball, swim, and soccer) coach at Hazelwood East High. Pastor Brukelle is the Assistant Pastor of Move Church, a loving wife to Pastor Darnell Banks and mother of two daughters, Aubrelle and Celeste, and one son, Darnell II.
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Bright Aide
Mr. Corey Smith
Mr. Corey has been with our team since the very beginning. He was a student who evolved into a staff member. The kids love having Mr. Corey around to assist them with whatever they need. Corey recently earned his high school diploma in October 2021. Corey is the owner of CL Cleaning.
6707 West Florissant Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63136
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brightchristianlearning@gmail.com
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314-730-4079
