BrightPath Trumbull-Shelton Child Care Center
BrightPath Trumbull-Shelton Child Care Center
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111 Merritt Boulevard Trumbull, CT 06611
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Open 6:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. (M-F)
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860.580.5328
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Licensed for 269 children
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NAEYC Accredited
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Welcome to BrightPath Trumbull-Shelton Early Learning & Child Care, a NAEYC-accredited center conveniently located at 111 Merritt Boulevard within the Trumbull Corporate Park, on the border of the Trumbull and Shelton communities. Our center draws on more than 30 years of experience providing exceptional early childhood education and nurturing care.
A Warm, Positive & Inviting Environment
Our center offers a welcoming, bright, and vibrant atmosphere, filled with natural sunlight and thoughtfully designed to foster a warm and nurturing experience. Families consistently highlight the cheerful and inviting environment, noting how happy and engaged children are throughout their day.
Spacious Classrooms & Impressive Playgrounds
BrightPath Trumbull-Shelton features spacious, oversized
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
From Our Families
Our families know us best. See directly from them about what makes our center a place where their children thrive. Watch more parent reviews here.
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Center Director
Growing up, Chrystal Nunez knew she always wanted to work with children. She has had many educators in her family which inspired her to become a teacher. Chrystal started babysitting at a young age. In 2006, she began taking classes at Housatonic Community College where she later received an associate degree in Early Childhood Education.
Shortly after receiving her degree, Chrystal began working in a pre-k classroom as an Assistant Teacher. Later, she continued her education and received a
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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.
