BrightPath Glastonbury Child Care Center
BrightPath Glastonbury Child Care Center
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1193 Hebron Avenue Glastonbury, CT 06033
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Open 6:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. (M-F)
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860.580.5328
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Licensed for 306 children
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NAEYC Accredited
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Welcome to BrightPath Glastonbury Early Learning & Child Care, our NAEYC-Accredited center. Conveniently located at 1193 Hebron Avenue, our state-of-the-art daycare facility embodies over 30 years of experience and expertise in providing exceptional early childhood education and care.
Families choose BrightPath Glastonbury for our warm, caring, and family-friendly environment, fostered by an experienced team of dedicated educators and leadership staff. Our teaching team have been here for many years, creating stability and continuity that families deeply appreciate. We build meaningful connections with families through daily interactions, frequent communication, and engaging family-focused events such as Wacky Wednesdays, family fun nights on our inviting grass lobby area, and special
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
From Our Families
Our families know us best. See directly from them about what makes our center a place where their children thrive. Watch more parent reviews here.
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Center Director
Heather Martin has been a dedicated member of BrightPath Kids for over 11 years and brings more than 25 years of experience in the childcare field. She holds a bachelor's degree in psychology with a focus in child studies from Becker College.
Heather is passionate about building strong relationships with both families and staff, and she finds joy in the daily connections she makes. One of the most rewarding aspects of her role is witnessing the professional growth of her teachers and associate
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Award-Winning Culture
We’re proud to be recognized as a winner of the 2025 Culture at Work Award , a 2025 Silver Stevie® Award in Consumer Services recipient, and the winner of the 2024 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.
