BrightPath Alden Center

"We have loved it here since the second we walked in to tour. All the staff members are kind and caring with each of the kids. The advancement we have seen since we started going here is unimaginable." - Samantha DeGroat

Welcome to BrightPath Alden Early Learning & Child Care, previously Imagination Station—your trusted partner in early childhood education, located at 12835 Broadway St. in the heart of Erie County. Our center offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the developmental needs of children from infancy through pre-k, with a commitment to high-quality child care that fosters learning through play and hands-on activities. Our programs include daycare, preschool, and pre-k options, each tailored to the unique learning stages of children.

Our state-of-the-art center in Alden is equipped with modern classrooms, high-quality toys, and interactive learning materials that support our innovative curriculum aligned with NYS standards. We emphasize cognitive development, oral language skills, and physical growth through a variety of activities including music, art, sensory play, and outdoor exploration. Our dedicated educators engage with each child to ensure a nurturing and stimulating environment where young minds can thrive.

Families in Alden and surrounding areas can trust BrightPath to offer a safe, engaging, and educational space for their children. Our commitment to excellence in early childhood education is evident in our clean, inviting classrooms and our focus on keeping families informed with daily reports and regular parent-teacher meetings. Choose BrightPath Alden for a child care experience that prepares your child for kindergarten and beyond.

Experience our Alden child care center yourself—book a tour today! We can't wait to meet you!

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  • 12835 Broadway St. Alden, NY 14004
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  • Open 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  • Call for Enrollment: 888.711.5437
  • Licensed for 92 children

Center Programs

Infant

Infant

Our program nurtures recognition of familiar figures, motor skill development, and sensory exploration, among other enriching experiences.

Toddler

Toddler

Our program encourages exploration, physical development, and communication to foster independence and emotional growth.

Pre-Schooler

Pre-Schooler

We nurture preschoolers with theme-based, interactive learning and cultivate creativity, problem-solving, and independence through hands-on experiences.

Before & After
School Care

Before & After
School Care

Our before & after-school program blends guided activities with self-play, fostering fun, learning, and growth with supportive staff and dedicated spaces.

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Center Offerings

Subsidy
Music
Parking
Healthy Meals & Snacks
Qualified Educators
Yoga
Dance & Movement
Military Discount

Our Center Directors can provide more information regarding financial assistance and they can assist you with the process as well.

Our music program offers a researched, systematic approach to nurturing children's social skills and musical development, including singing in tune and rhythmic coordination.

Conveniently nestled amidst ample parking, our center ensures stress-free drop-offs and pickups for our valued families.

All our centers are completely nut-free, and we work with families with children who have other food sensitivities and allergies to ensure their safety and well-being.

Our Educators are passionate about delivering early years education that empowers and inspires children to create their futures.

Our Yoga program enriches our preschool curriculum, fostering young minds and bodies for lifelong mental and physical well-being through fun, themed sessions.

Our dance programs blend solid technique with fun and creative choreography, fostering both technical skill and expressive, individualistic style in our little ones.

We're proud to offer a standard 10% U.S. military discount for families in active duty as our way of saying thank you for your service!

Center Director

Our Alden Director, Erica Eddy, earned an Associate's degree in General Studies at ECC before attending Buffalo State College to Pursue her passion in Childhood Education. Erica married her high school sweetheart in 2013, and has four wonderful children. Erica has an immense passion and dedication to provide a safe, fun, educational and family-oriented environment. In her spare time, Erica enjoys spending time with her family and being goofy with her kids.
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Award-Winning Culture

We’re proud to be recognized as a 2025 Winner for the Culture at Work Award and the 2024 Winner of the Kudos Culture Leader Award. We strive every day to provide top-level support to our staff at over 250 daycare locations throughout the United States and Canada.

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