BrightPath Elmer Child Care Center
At BrightPath Elmer, formerly Firm Foundations, we provide a nurturing, safe, and stimulating environment for young learners. Located in Elmer, New Jersey, our center focuses on academic excellence, social development, and early childhood growth, ensuring a strong foundation for lifelong learning.
Our Programs
✔Infant Care:Gentle, loving care with personalized routines to support early development.✔Toddler Program:Hands-on activities that encourage curiosity, exploration, and motor skills.✔Preschool and Pre-K:A structured curriculum fostering literacy, math, and social skills in a fun, engaging way.✔After-School Program:Homework help, creative activities, and structured play in a safe environment.
Why Choose Us?
Certified Educators– Experienced teachers passionate about early
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431 Front Street, Elmer, NJ 08318
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Open 6:45 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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Licensed for 112 children
Center Programs
Our age-specific programs provide enriching experiences tailored to each stage of early development. Click on the program below to learn more information.
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 (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
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
Pre-K (4-5 Years)
The pre-K program prepares children for kindergarten through hands-on, inquiry-based learning experiences. Children develop literacy and math skills, engage in STEM activities, and practice self-regulation and collaboration. Our play-based approach ensures learning remains joyful and meaningful.
Key Focus Areas:
- Strengthening pre-reading, writing, and numeracy skills
- Hands-on STEM exploration (science, technology, engineering, and math)
- Fostering independence, confidence, and self-regulation
- Encouraging social responsibility and problem-solving skills
Before & After School Care (5-12 Years)
Our school-age program supports children’s continued learning and social development through before- and after-school care. With homework help, enrichment activities, and recreational play, children have a safe and engaging environment to continue their growth.
Key Focus Areas:
- Providing structured and free-choice learning experiences
- Supporting homework completion and academic development
- Encouraging teamwork, leadership, and character-building
- Engaging in hands-on STEM, arts, and physical activities
Hear From Our Families
Our families know us best. Hear directly from them about what makes BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care a place where their children thrive.
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Center Offerings
Subsidy
Military Discount
Parking
Qualified Educators
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!
Conveniently nestled amidst ample parking, our center ensures stress-free drop-offs and pickups for our valued families.
Our Educators are passionate about delivering early years education that empowers and inspires children to create their futures.
Center Director
Megan Boyle has been working at BrightPath Elmer, formerly Firm Foundations, since November 2023 and has been working in the child care industry for the last 13 years.
Her favorite part of being a center director is being able to be a part of the life of every child at the center. She loves getting to see all the happy little faces and being able work hard to make her teachers and families happy.
Outside of work, Megan has two dogs named Pancakes and Waffles. She loves all things Disney and
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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