BrightPath Braintree Child Care Center

"We love BrightPath daycare. Educators are great, very professional and responsible." - Margaryta Terentyeva

Discover the best daycare in Braintree, MA! Conveniently located at the corner of Washington Street and Braxton Street in Boston, BrightPath Braintree Child Care Center offers a wide range of child-led programs, creating an enriching and balanced learning environment where children can freely observe, ask questions, experiment, and explore their interests.

At BrightPath Braintree, we provide early learning and child care services for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years old. Our newly renovated classrooms are thoughtfully designed to facilitate learning and growth. Nutritious meals are included with tuition, ensuring your child's well-being throughout the day. Additionally, our Braintree daycare center boasts expansive, natural outdoor play yards, offering children ample space to learn and

Center Programs

Infant

Infant (6 Weeks - 18 Months)

Our infant program provides a warm, nurturing environment where caregivers form close bonds with babies, ensuring a secure and trusting relationship. Each infant follows their own schedule, with individualized care routines for feeding, sleeping, and play. Our educators support early development through sensory exploration, attachment-based play, and language-rich interactions, including the introduction of basic American Sign Language (ASL).

Key Focus Areas:

  • Building secure attachments with primary caregivers
  • Encouraging free exploration and movement
  • Facilitating play that supports sensory and cognitive development
  • Respecting each infant’s natural rhythms and routines

Toddler

Toddler (18 Months - 3 Years)

Toddlers are naturally curious, energetic, and eager to explore. Our toddler program fosters independence while encouraging language development and social-emotional growth. Through hands-on activities, play-based learning, and structured routines, toddlers gain foundational skills for future learning.

Key Focus Areas:

  • Supporting independence (self-feeding, dressing, potty training)
  • Expanding language and communication through ASL and verbal expression
  • Encouraging social-emotional growth through cooperative play
  • Sensory experiences, music, and movement to enhance cognitive development
Pre-Schooler

Preschool (3-4 Years)

Preschoolers are eager learners, exploring their world with curiosity and excitement. Our preschool program builds upon their natural interests, incorporating early literacy, math, science, and creative expression into their daily routines. Play-based learning helps children develop problem-solving skills, creativity, and social connections.

Key Focus Areas:

  • Developing early literacy and numeracy skills
  • Encouraging creative expression through art, music, and dramatic play
  • Building independence and confidence in learning
  • Enhancing social and problem-solving skills through group activities

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Center Offerings

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

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

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!

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 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.

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

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

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

Upcoming Events for Families

Join us for Bird House Decorating for Earth Day!

Celebrate Earth Day with us by decorating your very own bird house. This fun, hands-on activity is a great way for children and families to get creative while learning about the importance of protecting nature.

Each bird house can be painted and personalized, then taken home or placed outside to support local birds. All supplies will be provided. Come enjoy a simple and meaningful way to honor the planet.

Also new families can have their registration fee waived if they enroll in BrightPath Braintree before this July!

📅 Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
📍 Location:  1505 Washington Street, Braintree, MA

We can’t wait to see you there!

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Center Director

Samantha Vernet, with over seven years in childcare and a year and a half at BrightPath Braintree, stands out for her passion in working with children and families. Her role extends beyond professional duties, reflecting her deep commitment to nurturing young minds and fostering a supportive environment.Samantha's bilingual ability in both English and Spanish, stemming from her rich Puerto Rican and Guatemalan heritage, empowers her to connect meaningfully with a diverse community. This

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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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