BrightPath West Hartford on Park Child Care Center

"Love this daycare for its warm staff and exceptional care, especially in the infant room with Miss Kiarah and Miss Cam!" - Raquelina Torres

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Welcome to BrightPath West Hartford on Park Early Learning & Child Care, a NAEYC-Accredited center previously known as Educational Playcare West Hartford on Park. Conveniently located off Park Road on Walter Avenue, our center offers exceptional child care and early education services to families in the surrounding residential neighborhoods.

BrightPath West Hartford on Park stands out for its nurturing community atmosphere, spacious, naturally lit classrooms, and extensive enrichment opportunities. Our beautifully designed preschool room, highlighted by stunning wood-beamed ceilings and abundant natural light, provides an inspiring environment for young learners to explore and grow.

Our innovative BeeCurious Curriculum emphasizes holistic, play-based learning designed to ignite children’s

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.

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Center Offerings

CT Care for Kids

Dance & Movement

Healthy Meals & Snacks

Yoga

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 dance programs blend solid technique with fun and creative choreography, fostering both technical skill and expressive, individualistic style in our little ones.

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 Yoga program enriches our preschool curriculum, fostering young minds and bodies for lifelong mental and physical well-being through fun, themed sessions.

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!

Center Director

MacKenzie Blake has been working in the field of early childhood education for over 11 years and has been an invaluable asset to the BrightPath West Hartford on Park team for the past 6 years. During this time, MacKenzie has taken on many different roles, including Lead Infant Teacher, Employee Mentor, and Center Administrator, all of which have helped her become a true expert in her field.

As a BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care Center Director, she takes great pride in creating a warm and