BrightPath East Hampton Child Care Center

"BrightPath provides exceptional, nurturing care with supportive teachers, making it a top choice for high-quality daycare and early education." - Prema Shanley

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BrightPath East Hampton Early Learning & Child Care, previously known as Educational Playcare East Hampton, offers a comprehensive approach to early childhood education, building upon over 30 years of experience nurturing young minds in Connecticut. Conveniently located on Route 66, close to Glastonbury and near the Hebron/Marlborough lines, our purpose-built center provides exceptional child care and educational experiences for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years.

Families choose BrightPath East Hampton for our welcoming, family-oriented atmosphere, created by a dedicated teaching staff drawn from the local community. Our team features experienced educators providing stability and mentorship, alongside newer teachers who infuse our programs with fresh ideas and energy.

The BrightPath East

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

Dance & Movement

Healthy Meals & Snacks

Music

Qualified Educators

Transitional Kindergarten

Military Discount

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.

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.

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

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

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.