Community leaders, families, and educators gather to welcome new early childhood education provider to Chicago's northwest side
Edison Park, IL – BrightPath Early Learning and Child Care proudly celebrated the official ribbon cutting of its newest child care center, BrightPath Edison Park, on Tuesday, August 25. The event welcomed local community leaders, families, business partners, and educators to commemorate the opening of the new center at 6701 N. Northwest Highway.
Guests toured the new early learning facility, met members of the education team, and learned more about BrightPath's commitment to providing exceptional early childhood education and care for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. During the celebration, BrightPath also presented a $1,000 donation to Compass to Care Childhood Cancer Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping children with cancer access life-saving treatment by removing transportation barriers for families facing financial hardship. The contribution reflects BrightPath's commitment to supporting children and families both inside and outside the classroom.
Left to Right: Sean Glascott, Chamber Board Member; Alderman Anthony Napolitano, 41st Ward; Amanda Harres, Executive Director, Chamber of Commerce; Rebecca Stafford, Executive Assistant, Chamber of Commerce; Dan Kiere, Chamber Board Member; Jen Callan, Center Director; Ryan Lindgren, BBNA Chief Growth Officer; Christina Barraza, Assistant Center Director; Dawn Bonilla, Area Director; and Kelly Clark, Chamber Board Member.
The new center features thoughtfully designed classrooms and learning environments that encourage exploration, creativity, and confidence. Through BrightPath's proprietary BeeCurious Curriculum, children engage in play-based learning experiences that support cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
"We are grateful to everyone who joined us to celebrate this exciting milestone," said Jen Callan, Center Director of BrightPath Edison Park. "The warm welcome from the Edison Park community has been incredible. We are excited to provide local families with a nurturing environment where children can grow, learn, and thrive every day."
The ribbon cutting marks an important step in BrightPath's continued expansion and commitment to providing high-quality early learning opportunities for families throughout the region. The center is currently enrolling children for infant care through pre-kindergarten programs.
Families interested in learning more or scheduling a tour can visit https://brightpathkids.com/us/locations/edison-park.
About BrightPath Early Learning and Child Care
As part of Busy Bees North America, one of the leading child care providers in North America, BrightPath is a world-class provider of early childhood education with more than 150 school locations across the U.S. and Canada. Through its innovative BeeCurious Curriculum, BrightPath creates engaging learning experiences that foster curiosity, independence, and lifelong learning while supporting every child's unique developmental journey.
