BrightPath Avon Child Care Center

"High-quality center with an impressive staff and director team. The center is always clean, and I know the children are safe and well-loved!" - Amber S

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Welcome to BrightPath Avon Child Care Center, an NAEYC-Accredited facility, located in Avon, CT. Previously known as Educational Playcare Avon, our center accommodates up to 238 children, ranging from 6 weeks to 12 years old. We focus on delivering high-quality daycare, preschool, and pre-k services that support the cognitive, social, and physical development of each child.BrightPath Avon is situated in the Riverdale Farms Shopping Center, making it accessible for families living in both Avon and Simsbury. Our facility includes four buildings, each designed to cater to the different stages of child development, from infants to school-age children.Our curriculum is designed to engage children in a variety of learning experiences that promote early academic skills and social-emotional

Center Programs

Infant

Infant

(6 weeks to 12 months)

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

Toddler

Toddler

(12 months to 33 months)

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

Pre-Schooler

Pre-Schooler

(33 months to 4.75 years)

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

Before & After
School Care

(5.75 years to 12 years)

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

CT Care for Kids

Yoga

Healthy Meals & Snacks

Dance & Movement

Music

Natural Playground

Qualified Educators

Transitional Kindergarten

Our center proudly accepts CT Care for Kids. Our Center Director can provide more information regarding financial assistance and they can assist you with the process as well.

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

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

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

Explore and learn with our natural playgrounds, where adventure meets education in a landscape of fun.

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

Our transitional program preps children for kindergarten with enhanced activities aligned with Connecticut's KEI, focusing on language, literacy, numeracy, and social skills.

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Center Director

Al Coxon, has been in the child care industry for twenty-four years and has been with BrightPath, formerly known as Educational Playcare, since April 2001. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Connecticut in Parks and Recreation Management.

His favorite part of being a BrightPath director is building relationships with children, families, and staff every day. Al has gained a unique understanding of the implementation of developmentally appropriate practices. He now strives to