BrightPath Early Learning and Child Care Breaks Ground on New Location in Hilliard, Ohio

Leading child care provider set to open new school in 2026 

Hilliard, Ohio– May 21, 2025 – Families with young children in the Hilliard area will soon have a new option for high-quality early learning and child care with the announcement that BrightPath Hilliard will open in 2026. Located at 4384 Davidson Road, Hilliard, Ohio, the brand-new school will offer enriching and nurturing programs designed to give children six weeks to twelve years old the best start in life.  

 BrightPath offers programs for infants, toddlers, and preschool students. The school program blends child-initiated activities with its proprietary BeeCurious Curriculum that fosters cognitive, social, and emotional development. Curriculum focus areas include language and literacy, math discovery, global citizenship, building connections, social skills and adaptability, creative discovery, STEM discovery, physical literacy, and environmental stewardship.  

To celebrate, a groundbreaking celebration was held on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.  

 Left to right: Jeff Minoff, Project Manager, 814; Roger Gray, BrightPath RG Consulting;  Joanna Kelley, BrighPath Area Director; Courtney Smyser, CEO, Hilliard Area Chamber of Commerce; and Joe Cook, Superintendent, GC Thrive Construction.

“We’re absolutely excited to begin construction and contribute to the growth of Hilliard’s educational community with our newest BrightPath Early Learning and Child Care Center,” said Area Director Joanna Kelley. “We’re confident that families will appreciate our innovative program and the nurturing, high-quality environment we provide to give every child the best start in life.”

BrightPath Early Learning and Child Care is part of Busy Bees, one of the world's largest providers of early childhood education and care. This new facility is the 12^th BrightPath school in Ohio with six scheduled to open in 2025 and 2026. 

 Learn more information about BrightPath Hilliard at https://brightpathkids.com/us/locations/hilliard.

BrightPath Early Learning and Child Care 

BrightPath is a world-class and innovative provider of early years education that follows a unique curriculum. With partnerships in programming, nutrition, communication technology, and recreational fitness, we consistently deliver the best in quality, care, and opportunity for early years development.