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

Part-Time Program Available

BrightPath Mason is now offering a Part-Time 3-Hour Preschool Program - a perfect blend of creativity, movement, and discovery! Families can choose between Monday/Wednesday/Friday or Tuesday/Thursday sessions from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., featuring signature BrightPath experiences like Yoga & Movement, Art, BP Read With Me, and BP Cooking. Each morning is designed to spark curiosity and confidence through play-based learning inspired by our BeeCurious Curriculum. It’s the ideal option for families seeking a shorter care day in a warm, nurturing environment.

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