BrightPath Lancaster East Center

"As first time parents, we can say BrightPath has truly welcomed our child since day 1! Starting with the little "welcome" sign greeting him on his first day, the teachers at Lancaster have always embraced and taken care of our baby like their own." - Brittany Smykowski

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BrightPath Lancaster East Early Learning & Child Care, previously Imagination Station, located at 5959 Broadway St., Suite 1 in Erie County, is your destination for outstanding early childhood education. We prioritize health and safety, ensuring every child receives the best care. Our daycare, preschool, and pre-k programs are thoughtfully designed to provide a nurturing and educational environment that supports learning through play and exploration. At BrightPath Lancaster, we are dedicated to preparing your child for kindergarten and beyond with our innovative curriculum and high-quality care.

Our Lancaster center features an engaging curriculum that promotes cognitive, social, and physical development through a variety of activities. From art and music to sensory play and outdoor exploration, children are provided with the tools they need to grow and thrive. Our highly trained educators are experts in early childhood education, ensuring each child receives personalized attention and care.

Families seeking child care and preschool in Lancaster will find a welcoming and professional environment at BrightPath. Our commitment to excellence in early childhood education is reflected in every aspect of our program, from clean, safe classrooms to innovative teaching methods. Choose BrightPath Lancaster for a child care experience that partners with you in your child’s educational journey.

Come see why BrightPath Lancaster stands out! Schedule your tour today and become part of our community. We can’t wait to meet you!

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5959 Broadway St., Suite 1 Lancaster, NY 14086
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Open 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Call for Enrollment: 888.711.5437
Licensed for 108 children

Center Programs

Infant

Infant

Our program nurtures recognition of familiar figures, motor skill development, and sensory exploration, among other enriching experiences.

Toddler

Toddler

Our program encourages exploration, physical development, and communication to foster independence and emotional growth.

Pre-Schooler

Pre-Schooler

We nurture preschoolers with theme-based, interactive learning and cultivate creativity, problem-solving, and independence through hands-on experiences.

Before & After
School Care

Our before & after-school program blends guided activities with self-play, fostering fun, learning, and growth with supportive staff and dedicated spaces.

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Center Offerings

Subsidy

Music

Parking

Healthy Meals & Snacks

Qualified Educators

Yoga

Dance & Movement

Military Discount

Our Center Directors can provide more information regarding financial assistance and they can assist you with the process as well.

Our music program offers a researched, systematic approach to nurturing children's social skills and musical development, including singing in tune and rhythmic coordination.

Conveniently nestled amidst ample parking, our center ensures stress-free drop-offs and pickups for our valued families.

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 Educators are passionate about delivering early years education that empowers and inspires children to create their futures.

Our Yoga program enriches our preschool curriculum, fostering young minds and bodies for lifelong mental and physical well-being through fun, themed sessions.

Our dance programs blend solid technique with fun and creative choreography, fostering both technical skill and expressive, individualistic style in our little ones.

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

Afro-Caribbean Music and Movement Event

Join us for a night of dancing and fun at BrightPath Lancaster East! Enjoy a drumming performance, great music, and more!

📅 Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Location: BrightPath Lancaster East - 5959 Broadway St., Suite 1 Lancaster, NY

We can’t wait to see you there!

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Center Director

Madasyn Matusiak has dedicated her career to the well-being of children, starting from the age of 12 as a babysitter. Her passion for child care propelled her to pursue an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education, during which she gained practical experience working in a daycare. Madasyn furthered her education by obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Human Services with a concentration in Psychology while working as a nanny.Her academic and professional journey led her to a significant role

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.