BrightPath Brings High-Quality Early Learning to Kildeer with Grand Opening Celebration

Ribbon Cutting and Opening Celebration featured families, local community members, elected officials and a donation to The Hope Center

Kildeer, Illinois– (August 19, 2025) BrightPath Early Learning and Child Care is proudly celebrating the opening of BrightPath Kildeer, the newest high-quality early learning provider in Lake County. Conveniently located at 20786 N. Quentin Road in the beautiful Village of Kildeer, the new school offers families access to exceptional early learning programs led by highly qualified educators. As part of Busy Bees, one of the world’s largest early childhood education and care providers, BrightPath is dedicated to giving every child the best start in life through its innovative, proprietary curriculum.

The celebration, hosted in partnership with the Lake Zurich Area Chamber of Commerce, featured face painting, arts and crafts, light refreshments, and a special visit from Buzz, BrightPath’s beloved mascot. In addition, to celebrate a commitment to the community, BrightPath made a donation to The Hope Center to further support their mission to serve Lake Zurich and the surrounding areas. Following the ribbon cutting at 10:30 a.m., guests enjoyed guided tours of the state-of-the-art facility and learned about the programs and services BrightPath offers for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years.

A New Chapter for Early Learning in Kildeer

BrightPath Kildeer offers high-quality daycare, preschool, and Pre-K programs in a safe, inclusive environment, with accommodations for food sensitivities. The center provides healthy meals and snacks and features enrichment activities such as yoga, dance, movement, and music.

Leadership and Vision

Center Director Toni Jones, who joined BrightPath Kildeer in summer 2025, brings more than 20 years of experience in child care and dual degrees in early childhood education and human resources/organizational leadership. “We are so excited to open our doors to Kildeer families,” Jones shared. “This center was designed to nurture children’s curiosity while providing them with the foundation they need for future success.”

A Warm Welcome from the Community

The ribbon cutting drew support from local business leaders, chamber members, and families eager to explore the new space. Guests praised the center’s bright, modern classrooms, secure design, and thoughtful approach to early learning. For more information on enrollment, programs, or tours, visit  https://brightpathkids.com/us/locations/kildeer or call (630) 409-0299.

BrightPath Early Learning and Child Care

As a part Busy Bees North America, of one of the leading child care providers in North America, BrightPath is a world-class and innovative provider of early years education with more than 150 school locations across the U.S. and Canada. With its unique and proprietary BeeCuriuous curriculum, BrightPath celebrates learning as a joyful experience and aligns with children's natural curiosities. It provides children with autonomy through choices, guided explorations, and multiple forms of expression, creating awareness of self, others, cultural diversity, global stewardship, community, and natural environments. With partnerships in programming, nutrition, communication technology, and recreational fitness, BrightPath consistently delivers the best in quality care and opportunities for early years development.

Media Contact:   
Corrinne Kluge 
For BrightPath Child Care 
ckluge@brightpathkids.com