BrightPath Maynard Child Care Center

"We recently switched from a different daycare and I couldn't be happier with our decision. My 3-year-old daughter; who tends to be shy, acclimated faster than I ever could have expected and now absolutely loves it at BrightPath." - Andrew Hogan

Now Open! Our new BrightPath Child Care Center in Maynard, MA offers exceptional daycare programs for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. We specialize in early childhood education, nursery school, pre-k, and kindergarten readiness programs, blending child-initiated activities with our innovative BeeCurious Curriculum. This curriculum fosters cognitive, social, and emotional development through interactive, play-based learning in areas such as Math, Creative Arts, and Physical Education.

Qualified Educators: Our educators are skilled, first aid certified, and dedicated to creating a home-like, nurturing learning environment. They emphasize experiential learning and nurture each child's unique qualities.

Learning Spaces: Our daycare's learning spaces are designed with natural materials to

Center Programs

Infant

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

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
Pre-Schooler

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

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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

Join us for our upcoming Maynard Town Egg Hunt!

Hop on over for the Town of Maynard’s Egg Hunt & Easter Bunny Photos, hosted by BrightPath Maynard! This free, family-friendly event is open to all—just bring your own basket and get ready for a morning of fun, games, and prizes!

📅 Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
⏰ Time: 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
📍 Location:  Crowe Park, 143 Great Rd, Maynard, MA

Email us at ALopez@BrightPathkids.com to RSVP. RSVPs are recommended, but not required.

Center Director

Adriana Lopez has dedicated over 15 years to the child care industry and recently stepped into her role as the director of BrightPath Maynard. She is EEC Director 2 Certified, showcasing her commitment to educational excellence and leadership in child care.Adriana finds immense joy in making a positive difference in the lives of the staff and families she works with. Her approach to leadership is deeply rooted in her belief that all children learn at their own pace, style, and time, and with

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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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