BrightPath East Hampton Child Care Center
BrightPath East Hampton Early Learning & Child Care, previously known as Educational Playcare East Hampton, offers a comprehensive approach to early childhood education, reflecting over 30 years of experience in nurturing young minds in Connecticut. Located conveniently on Route 66, close to Glastonbury and near the Hebron/Marlborough lines, our state-of-the-art center is purpose-built to provide a superior learning environment for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years.Our curriculum, inspired by the innovative BeeCurious approach, is designed to foster curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity. It integrates STEM learning with literacy and the arts, encouraging children to explore and discover in a hands-on, engaging manner. This approach ensures a balanced and holistic development,
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140 East High Street East Hampton, CT 06424
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Open 6:30 am – 6 pm
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Call for Enrollment: 888.711.5437
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Licensed for 245 children
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
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
Dance & Movement
Healthy Meals & Snacks
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.
Our dance programs blend solid technique with fun and creative choreography, fostering both technical skill and expressive, individualistic style in our little ones.
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 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.
Center Director
Debra Hundley has been a dedicated member of the childcare community since 1994 and joined the BrightPath Kids team in East Hampton, CT, in June 2024. She earned her BS in Early Childhood Education from the University of Delaware, specializing through the College of Human Resources. Throughout her career, Debra has held various roles, ranging from classroom teacher to administrator, each position strengthening her expertise and passion for early childhood education.
Debra is committed to
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