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Welcome to BrightPath Simsbury Early Learning & Child Care, proudly serving the Simsbury and Granby communities as a NAEYC-Accredited center since 2010. Conveniently located at St. Johns Place on the corner of Rt. 10 and Rt. 315, our center offers high-quality child care, preschool, pre-k, and Transitional Kindergarten programs designed to nurture your child’s growth from 6 weeks through school age.
Families choose BrightPath Simsbury Daycare not only for our convenient location but also for our beautiful and welcoming environment. Our spacious, two-story center features over 15 generously-sized classrooms, each filled with natural light from large windows, creating bright and engaging learning spaces. One unique feature of our center is the striking stained-glass window within our
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1 St. John's Place Simsbury, CT 06070
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Open 6:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
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Call for Enrollment: 860.580.5328
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Licensed for 198 children
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NAEYC Accredited
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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.
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
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
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
Yoga
Healthy Meals & Snacks
Dance & Movement
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 Yoga program enriches our preschool curriculum, fostering young minds and bodies for lifelong mental and physical well-being through fun, themed sessions.
We support children’s healthy growth by providing nutritious, scratch-made meals developed with guidance from a Registered Dietitian. Our menu uses fresh, often local ingredients, rotates every four weeks, and changes seasonally for variety. Centers are nut-free, and the team works closely with families to accommodate allergies, sensitivities, and cultural or medical dietary needs.
Our dance programs blend solid technique with fun and creative choreography, fostering both technical skill and expressive, individualistic style in our little ones.
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!
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