BrightPath Elma Child Care Center

"Outstanding director and staff, providing a safe, fun, and creative environment that fosters individuality and social skills." - Sabres Miller

This Roycroft-inspired BrightPath, previously known as EduKids Center, is located less than one mile from Route 400, at the corner of Seneca Street and Jamison Road. This center has been serving the community since 2006. It has charming curb appeal, which is matched only by its beautiful interior and custom “green” outdoor playspace. With the help of our valued staff and Director, we’ve created an environment for your young child that uniquely combines a fun, safe learning environment with countless opportunities for healthy imagination and exploration. Our daily educational curriculum follows programming standards set by the NAEYC, which makes for the finest and most fulfilling child care facility.

EduKids

  • 6961 Seneca Street Elma, New York 14059
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  • Open 6:30 am - 6 pm
  • Call for Enrollment: 888.711.5437
  • Licensed for 106 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.

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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

🌸🌷 Join us for our Spring Fling Event! 🌷🌸

📅 Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025Thursday, March 20, 2025
🕒 Time: 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
📍 Location: BrightPath Elma - 6961 Seneca Street Elma, NY

🌟 Join us for Spring Fling, where little ones can meet Bob the Bunny and cuddle baby bunnies, chicks, and ducklings! Enjoy hands-on fun and capture special moments with adorable furry friends.

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Center Director

Pamela Arena has worked for BrightPath, formerly known as EduKids, since the first center opened in 1989. She began doing volunteer work with BrightPath when she was in high school at the Orchard Park center and continued to work for them throughout her years of education. She has worked at the majority of the centers in a variety of positions and was appointed as the Elma Director in 2009. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from Hilbert College and a Master's in Elementary
Portrait of the BrightPath Elma  Director
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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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