BrightPath Farmington Child Care Center
Welcome to BrightPath Farmington Early Learning & Child Care, formerly known as Educational Playcare Farmington, a NAEYC-Accredited center dedicated to excellence in early childhood education and child care services. Conveniently located on Route 6 in Camelot Commons - between Exits 37 and 38 off I-84 - our welcoming red brick center provides outstanding daycare, preschool, pre-k, and school-age programs for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years.
Families choose BrightPath Farmington for our warm, family-oriented atmosphere and dedicated, tenured teaching staff. Many of our educators have been part of our community for years - some more than two decades - bringing stability, experience, and compassionate care that families deeply appreciate. Parents frequently share that our center feels like
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360 Colt Highway Farmington, CT 06032
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Open 6:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
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Call for Enrollment: 888.711.5437
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Licensed for 281 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.
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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
Upcoming Events for Families
Join us for our Scholastic Book Fair!
Step into a world of wonder at our fun-filled book fair, where little imaginations can soar and stories come to life. Bring your little ones and a friend to explore a delightful selection of books, perfect for every young reader. Join us for a magical experience filled with adventure, laughter, and the joy of discovering new tales at BrightPath Farmington!
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📅 Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
📍 Location: BrightPath Farmington - 360 Colt Highway Farmington, CT 06032
We can’t wait to see you there!
Center Director
Kristie Nichols has been in the field of Early Childhood Education since 1996 and happily became a part of BrightPath in December of 2014. She started with us as a teacher for the preschool program at our school in East Hampton. Kristie has an associate degree, a CDA, a Head teachers’ certification, a CT Education Consultant Certificate, and she is trained in first aid and CPR.
In 2015 Kristie accepted the position as Curriculum Coordinator for our school in East Hampton. As coordinator she


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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