BrightPath Batavia Center

"Our family has nothing but good experiences here! Staff are all very friendly, kind, respectful, and flexible. BrightPath Batavia is trustworthy as well. Highly recommend!" - Rebecca Russo

BrightPath Batavia Early Learning & Child Care, previously Imagination Station, located at 5079 Clinton Street Rd. in Batavia, is your trusted destination for outstanding early childhood education. We prioritize the health and safety of each child, ensuring the highest level of care. Our daycare, preschool, and pre-k programs are thoughtfully designed to provide a nurturing and educational environment that supports learning through play and exploration. At BrightPath Batavia, we are committed to preparing your child for kindergarten and beyond with our innovative curriculum and high-quality care.

Our Batavia center features an engaging curriculum that promotes cognitive, social, and physical development through a variety of enriching activities. From art and music to sensory play and outdoor exploration, children are provided with the tools they need to grow and thrive. Our highly trained educators are experts in early childhood education, ensuring each child receives personalized attention and care.

Families seeking child care and preschool in Batavia will find a welcoming and professional environment at BrightPath. Our commitment to excellence in early childhood education is evident in every aspect of our program, from our clean, safe classrooms to our innovative teaching methods. Choose BrightPath Batavia for a child care experience that partners with you in your child’s educational journey.

Come see what makes BrightPath Batavia special! Schedule your tour today and become part of our community. We can’t wait to meet you!

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  • 5079 Clinton Street Rd. Batavia, NY 14020
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  • Open 6 am - 6 pm
  • Call for Enrollment: 888.711.5437
  • Licensed for 148 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!

Upcoming Events for Families

BrightPath Batavia Spring Cleaning!

Join BrightPath Batavia for a fun afternoon full of spring activities! Hear a local beekeeper talk about how bees help in nature, use available seeds and pots to plant seedlings - to be planted at the end of May, and help prep and clean out flowerbeds for the spring! We’ll also be holding a recycling drive and whoever brings the most recyclables will be entered into a raffle.

📅 Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
📍 Location:  BrightPath Batavia - 5079 Clinton Street Rd. Batavia, NY

We can’t wait to see you there!

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Center Director

Our Batavia Director, MaKayla Stappenbeck, has been with the company for four years. She holds an Associates Degree in Elementary Education with a Concentration in Disabilities from Genesee Community College. She is currently working on her bachelor’s degree at SUNY Brockport. MaKayla has a beautiful family with a five-year-old daughter, who keeps her on her toes. MaKayla has grown a love and passion for early childhood education. Her goal working in this field is to help children reach and
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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.

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