BrightPath Madison Child Care Center
Welcome to BrightPath Madison Early Learning & Child Care, your trusted partner for NAEYC-accredited daycare and preschool education in Madison, CT. Conveniently located just off Exit 61 on I-95 at 563 and 560 Durham Road, BrightPath Madison continues the legacy of Educational Playcare by offering exceptional, nurturing care for children from infancy through pre-kindergarten.
Family-Like Atmosphere & Nurturing Environment
Families choose BrightPath Madison for our warm, nurturing atmosphere, characterized by safety, fun, and a genuine sense of community. Our educators foster close, lasting relationships with families, ensuring that every child feels valued, safe, and at home from the moment they step through our doors.
Spacious Classrooms & Exceptional Facilities
BrightPath Madison
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563 Durham Road Madison, CT 06443
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Open 6:45 a.m. - 6 p.m.
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Call for Enrollment: 860.580.5328
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Licensed for 90 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.
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
Dance & Movement
Healthy Meals & Snacks
Yoga
Music
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 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.
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!
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
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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