BrightPath South Windsor Child Care Center
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
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742 Ellington Road South Windsor, CT 06074
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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 216 children
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NAEYC Accredited
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.
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!
Upcoming Events for Families
Join us for Curriculum Night at BrightPath South Windsor!
New and Interested families looking to learn more about BrightPath South WIndsor are invited to attend our upcoming curriculum night! Children can enjoy a fun night of classroom activities, and families will have the chance to learn about our enriching curriculum, explore our center, and meet our staff on this fun night!
Existing and future existing families will join us for a fun night of classroom activities, cheese and crackers and light refreshments
📅 Date: Monday, September 22, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
📍 Location: BrightPath South Windsor - 742 Ellington Road South Windsor, CT 06074
We can’t wait to see you there!
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
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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