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

BrightPath South Windsor Early Learning & Child Care in South Windsor, Connecticut, is a NAEYC-accredited child care center that offers an exceptional educational environment through our BeeCurious Curriculum Framework. This innovative approach is grounded in a holistic, play-based learning style, tapping into children's natural curiosity. The curriculum includes diverse daily activities such as Math Discovery, Creative Discovery, Physical Literacy, Language and Literacy, and Building Connections, fostering essential social-emotional skills and a sense of community.

Our center's state-of-the-art facilities, with spacious, naturally lit classrooms and vibrant decor, create a stimulating learning environment. Traditional and innovative learning areas use natural materials, ensuring

  • 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.

Available Openings at BrightPath South Windsor

Center Offerings

CT Care for Kids
Yoga
Healthy Meals & Snacks
Dance & Movement
Music
Natural Playground
Qualified Educators
Transitional Kindergarten

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.

Explore and learn with our natural playgrounds, where adventure meets education in a landscape of fun.

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.

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Center Director

Meghan Eldridge began her career in Early Childhood Education by working in a before and after-school program during the school year and as a summer camp instructor during the summer seasons. Before working at BrighPath, previously known as Educational Playcare, she worked as a preschool teacher and administrative assistant for eight years. During this time, she also worked on receiving her bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, which she earned in 2020 from Charter Oak State College

Portrait of the BrightPath South Windsor  Director
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