BrightPath North Syracuse Center

"Great experience with BrightPath, both of my children have been here. The staff is amazing and caring. The building and rooms are clean and safe. This is  top notch daycare center." - Andrew Witherell
BrightPath North Syracuse, formerly Learn As You Grow, located at 5684 South Bay Road, Cicero, New York 13039, is committed to providing superior daycare, child care, and preschool services. Our center is a nurturing environment where children from six weeks to 12 years old can grow, learn, and explore under the guidance of experienced educators.

Our programs are designed with a focus on the holistic development of each child, incorporating a variety of educational and recreational activities that support learning across different domains. From language and literacy to science and creative expression, our curriculum is tailored to engage children at every age and stage of development.

The facility features age-appropriate playgrounds, secure entry systems, and spacious classrooms that cater to the needs of our diverse learner community. We offer nutritious meals and snacks, emphasizing healthy eating habits and family-style dining experiences.

By choosing BrightPath North Syracuse, you're opting for a center that values safety, learning, and community, making us a preferred choice for families in Syracuse and surrounding areas.
  • 5684 South Bay Road Cicero, New York 13039
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  • Open 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
  • Call for Enrollment: 888.711.5437
  • Licensed for 174 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.

Pre-K

Pre-K

(4 years to 5 years)

Our program focuses on play-based learning, literacy enhancement, and our adapative curriculum promotes independence and academic readiness.

Before & After
School Care

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!

Center Director

Mohamadia Darwish embodies a genuine passion for Early Childhood Education as she leads the team at Learn As You Grow North Syracuse. With six years of dedicated experience, Mohamadia brings a blend of expertise and heart to her role as Center Director. Over her four years at Learn As You Grow, she's been steadfast in her support for educators and in nurturing the growth of every child who walks through the center's doors.Growing up in Syracuse laid the groundwork for Mohamadia's journey into
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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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