Overview

Opened in 2000, Rich's Family Center is proud to be the only on-site corporate child care center in Western New York. The Rich’s Family Center is for the families of employees and affiliate partners only. This NAEYC Accredited center is conveniently located adjacent to the Rich’s World Headquarters building on Niagara Street in Buffalo, NY. With state-of-the-art equipment, dedicated staff and a strong parent presence, this site includes all of our programs, including Summer Camp for school agers.

EduKids

Center Information

  • Address: 1200 Niagara Street Buffalo, New York
  • Hours: 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  • Phone Number: 888.711.5437
  • Status: Licensed & Accredited

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

Center Director

Heather Tilli has been a part of the BrightPath, formerly known as EduKids family since 2010, holding various positions, including Infant Lead teacher, Assistant Director, Infant/Toddler Education Specialist, and Center Director. Working her way up to a management position has allowed her to see child care from all angles and make many lasting connections with staff, families, and children.

Portrait of the BrightPath Rich’s Family  Director

Center Offerings

Subsidy
Music
Parking
Healthy Meals & Snacks
Qualified Educators
Yoga
Dance & Movement

We’d love for you to join our family at BrightPath Rich’s Family

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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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