BrightPath Windsor West Child Care Center

"BrightPath has always felt like a home away from home for our daughter who is now 3 years old. The staff has always been professional and caring." - Gabby Calero

Welcome to BrightPath Windsor West Early Learning & Child Care, a nurturing child care center for your little ones. Conveniently located at 1045 Day Hill Road in the Windsor Business Park in Windsor, CT, we are a short drive from I-91 and near Simsbury and Granby. Formerly known as Educational Playcare Windsor West, our center is a testament to our longstanding commitment to exceptional child care and early childhood education since 1986.Our state-of-the-art daycare center is designed with the well-being and happiness of your child as our priority. As you arrive, you'll be greeted by vibrant landscaping and the calming presence of a serene koi pond, setting the tone for a peaceful, enriching environment. We offer ample parking for easy drop-offs and pick-ups, ensuring convenience for busy

  • 1045 Day Hill Road Windsor, CT 06095
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  • Open 6:30 am – 6 pm
  • Call for Enrollment: 888.711.5437
  • Licensed for 154 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 Windsor West

Center Offerings

CT Care for Kids
Yoga
Healthy Meals & Snacks
Music
Dance & Movement
Qualified Educators
Natural Playground
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 music program offers a researched, systematic approach to nurturing children's social skills and musical development, including singing in tune and rhythmic coordination.

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

Our Educators are passionate about delivering early years education that empowers and inspires children to create their futures.

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

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

Tracey Tomlinson has been in field of early childhood education since 1984 and she has been with Educational Playcare since 2004. Before overseeing our school in Ellington, Tracey was the Director of our school in Windsor for 11 years. Prior to joining us, she worked in various childcare management capacities for over 20 years. She holds a degree in Early Childhood Education from Seneca College in Ontario, Canada.

Tracey is devoted to her two children, her husband, and their two dogs. In her

Portrait of the BrightPath Windsor West  Director
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