BrightPath South Windsor Child Care Center

"The curriculum is educational and does exactly what you hope a preschool will do - prepares kids for school." - Chelsea Minopoli

Welcome to BrightPath South Windsor Early Learning & Child Care, a newly built, NAEYC-accredited child care center proudly serving families in South Windsor, Connecticut, and surrounding communities. Conveniently located in an inviting, bright facility, BrightPath South Windsor offers exceptional daycare, preschool, pre-k, and before and after school care programs for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years.

Families immediately notice the warmth and positivity when entering our spacious, naturally lit classrooms designed to promote exploration, creativity, and learning. Each classroom is thoughtfully created to ensure sensory-rich experiences through the use of natural materials and stimulating learning areas. Outside, our incredible playgrounds provide age-appropriate environments that

  • 742 Ellington Road South Windsor, CT 06074
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  • Open 6:30 am – 6 pm
  • Call for Enrollment: 888.711.5437
  • Licensed for 216 children

Center Programs

Infant

Infant

(6 weeks to 12 months)

Our program nurtures recognition of familiar figures, motor skill development, and sensory exploration, among other enriching experiences.

Toddler

Toddler

(12 months to 33 months)

Our program encourages exploration, physical development, and communication to foster independence and emotional growth.

Pre-Schooler

Pre-Schooler

(33 months to 4.75 years)

We nurture preschoolers with theme-based, interactive learning and cultivate creativity, problem-solving, and independence through hands-on experiences.

Before & After
School Care

Before & After
School Care

(5.75 years to 12 years)

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

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.

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 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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Center Director

Kaylee Marino began her journey in early childhood education in 2017 at the Windsor West location and worked her way up to Center Director at BrightPath South Windsor in April 2024. She holds a degree in Early Childhood Education and is deeply passionate about building strong relationships with families and staff to create a nurturing and supportive environment for children.

Outside of work, Kaylee enjoys spending time with her son and is currently planning her wedding with her fiancé. She

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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.

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