BrightPath Child Care Center in South Elgin is now open! We are dedicated to providing high-quality child care, pre-k, daycare, and preschool for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. Our brand-new, state-of-the-art center is designed to create a warm and nurturing learning environment.
Part of the Busy Bees Family
BrightPath is proud to be part of the Busy Bees family, a global leader in early childhood education with over 230 exceptional child care centers across United States and Canada. As part of this trusted network, we are committed to providing innovative learning experiences, state-of-the-art facilities, and a nurturing environment that supports every child's growth and development.
Innovative Curriculum for Holistic Development
Our programs are thoughtfully crafted to support and
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2000 McDonald Road South Elgin, IL 60177
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Open 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.
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Call for Enrollment: 630.409.0299
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
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.
Get Tuition Rates
Please provide us with a few details about yourself to receive more information on availability and rates.Center Offerings
Subsidy
Healthy Meals & Snacks
Yoga
Dance & Movement
Music
Parking
Qualified Educators
Military Discount
Our Center Directors can provide more information regarding financial assistance and they can assist you with the process as well.
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 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.
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.
Our Educators are passionate about delivering early years education that empowers and inspires children to create their futures.
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
Stop by BrightPath South Elgin for Football Fun and an Open House!
Interested families are invited to stop by our center to get ready for the Super Bowl with some football fun and an open house! Children can enjoy tailgating snacks while families explore our center, meet our staff, and learn about all the great things our community has to offer!
📅 Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 a.m.-Noon
📍 Location: 2000 McDonald Rd, South Elgin IL
We can’t wait to see you there!
Center Director
Ruth Van Duzer joined BrightPath South Elgin in the fall of 2025, bringing over 35 years of experience in the child care industry and a bachelor’s degree in in early childhood education.
Ruth’s favorite part about being a center director is making connections with the children, families, and staff.
She is married with one son and four cats. In her spare time, she enjoys walking, reading, and spending time with family and friends. She also loves vacationing in southern Michigan.
Award-Winning Culture
We’re proud to be recognized as a winner of the 2025 Culture at Work Award, a 2025 Silver Stevie® Award in Consumer Services recipient, and the winner of the 2024 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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