BrightPath Kenvil Child Care Center
Welcome to BrightPath Kenvil, formerly Little Learners, a modern preschool that offers more. BrightPath Kenvilprovides a nurturing & stimulating educational environment for infants through pre-k learners.
An academic foundation is imperative, but we also prioritize social, emotional & physical growth. Our lead teachers have degrees and all of the members of our team meet the required state training hours. Our goal is to ensure that every child enters kindergarten both prepared and composed by implementing our developmentally appropriate curriculums that emphasize early reading and math as well as social skills.
We know your time is important. Our is conveniently located off Kenvil Road and RT 46 with direct access to RT 80, making your commute a lot easier.
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659 Route 46 West, Kenvil, NJ 07847
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Open 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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Licensed for 120 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
Jenny Diener has worked in child care for almost 10 years, along with earning a bachelor’s degree in sociology. Her favorite part of being a center director is the wonderful interactions with the families, staff and students she can have throughout each day.
She is getting married at the end of 2025 and had her first child in June 2025. She and her fiancé enjoy hiking and being outdoors. While new to her role, she is very excited to see what this year brings and to continue growing.
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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