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: 860.580.5328
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Licensed for 281 children
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NAEYC Accredited
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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Please provide us with a few details about yourself to receive more information on availability and rates.Center Offerings
CT Care for Kids
Yoga
Healthy Meals & Snacks
Music
Dance & Movement
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.
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 dance programs blend solid technique with fun and creative choreography, fostering both technical skill and expressive, individualistic style in our little ones.
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!
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!
*Credit/debit card payment only
📅 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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