BrightPath Madison Child Care Center

"We love BrightPath Madison! The staff is nurturing, the curriculum is engaging, and communication with parents is excellent with real-time updates. We couldn’t be happier with our choice!" - Katie A.

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Welcome to BrightPath Madison Child Care Center, your trusted partner in providing NAEYC-Accredited, high-quality daycare and early childhood education in Madison, CT. Located conveniently just off Exit 61 on I-95, BrightPath Madison is the ideal choice for families who live or work in the surrounding region. Our center was previously known as Educational Playcare Madison and continues the legacy of offering nurturing, enriching child care for infants through pre-kindergarten.

Expanding to Meet Your Needs – BrightPath Madison 560

Due to high demand and the positive feedback from families who value our child care services, we are excited to announce the opening of BrightPath Madison 560 in Winter 2024. This brand-new facility will be located directly across the street from our current

Center Programs

Infant

Infant

(6 weeks to 12 months)

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

Toddler

Toddler

(12 months to 33 months)

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

Pre-Schooler

Pre-Schooler

(33 months to 4.75 years)

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

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Center Offerings

CT Care for Kids

Dance & Movement

Healthy Meals & Snacks

Yoga

Music

Natural Playground

Qualified Educators

Transitional Kindergarten

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

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

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

Explore and learn with our natural playgrounds, where adventure meets education in a landscape of fun.

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.

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Center Director

Kelsey Welch graduated from Southern Connecticut State University in 2013 with a degree in Social Work. Prior to joining BrightPath, she worked in the Branford Public Schools working with the Kindergarten classes. In 2018, Kelsey joined us as a Head Teacher in the Infant classroom while helping in the office. Working alongside the children and the parents is such a joy.

Kelsey lives in Clinton with her black cat, Lincoln, and enjoys spending time outside with family and friends, hiking and