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

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,

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.

Tuition and Openings at BrightPath East Hampton

Center Offerings

Subsidy
Music
Parking
Healthy Meals & Snacks
Qualified Educators
Yoga
Dance & Movement
Natural Playground

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 BrightPath 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.

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

Upcoming Events for Families

Join Our Preschool & Pre-K Open House Event!

📅 When: Tuesday, April 30th from 5:30 to 6:30 PM
💰 Special Offer: Enroll during our enrollment week to receive up to a $500 credit plus waived registration fees!
🏫 Explore: Take a tour of our center, meet our exceptional educators, and discover our engaging BeeCurious Curriculum. 

RSVP today to save your spot!

Center Director

Heather Martin has been in the field of early childhood education since 2001. She began her career with BrightPath as a Preschool Lead Teacher in 2014, but due to her professional nature and commitment to the field of early childhood education, she was soon promoted.

Heather received her bachelor’s degree in psychology with a concentration in child studies from Becker College in Worcester, MA. After college, she worked for a local non-profit child care center. She primarily worked with

Portrait of the BrightPath East Hampton  Director
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