Welcome to Bright Futures Early Learning Center!

We know that being a parent is full of decisions—we’re parents, too! One of the earliest and most difficult decisions we have to make is who and where to trust as a daycare provider for our children.

We understand how important it is for your child to have a safe learning environment where they will learn, grow and thrive when they’re away from you. Come visit, and see for yourself!

Bright Futures Early Learning Center is here for your child—and for your peace of mind.

Care for my child

Bright Futures is more than just a place where your child will be watched over while away from you.

Our center is a place of exploration, imagination and learning for infants through school age children. Our beautiful classrooms and playgrounds (carefully separated by age group!) stem from our carefully crafted teaching philosophy. It’s simple. And it works. Children respond to responsibilities instead of rules, and the behavior isn’t the child.

We will welcome your child to a place that is nurturing and playful, with an environment that is consistent and has clear boundaries. Children feel safe here, and when they feel safe they express themselves more, learn more, and feel more confident.

For more information about the education and care your child will receive, please visit our Philosophy page.

Daycare

Child care should be both enjoyable and educational. Here we understand that, as children get older and develop new skills, they have different abilities and needs. That’s why tailor our curriculum and activities to each program. The classrooms look different and feel different, because each truly is a unique environment for your child to learn and grow.

For our youngest age group we have an infant care program for children ages 8 weeks to 15 months. Our toddler program is designed for ages 15 months through 2 years 9 months. And for our oldest children in our daycare we have our preschool program for children ages 2 years 9 months through 5 years old. More specific information about each of these programs can be found on our Programs page.

And if you have children that are school age, but still need part time care for them we have a place for them at Bright Futures as well. Keep reading to learn more about our after school and before school programs.

After School and Before School Care

If you have a child that has reached school age and are looking for childcare before school and after school, Bright Futures is here to help. Our before school program for school age children runs from 7 a.m. until 9 a.m. when buses will take your child to school. After school care begins at 2:30 p.m. and runs until 5:30 pm.

If you are like most working parents, you have concerns about what happens when school is closed, but parents still have to work. Where are your children going to be cared for? Bright Futures offers full day care for school age children who are enrolled in our before or after school care programs. Our all-day hours are 7 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.

Childcare Near Me?

We’re conveniently located close to your home or where you work. You can find us at the Mason Wright building at 74 Walnut Street in Springfield, just two blocks south the intersection of State Street with Federal and Walnut Streets. (Popeyes is right at the corner!) We accept both childcare subsidy vouchers as well as private pay enrollment.

Why not contact us today to arrange a convenient time to tour our facilities, see our classrooms, and meet our teachers? You can call us at (413) 734-6300 or email our Director, Cathy Karowski at cathy@choosebrightfutures.org. We look forward to meeting you!

How do I pay for child care?

We happily accept both private pay and vouchers.

If you are looking for a child care voucher, you should first call the agency that manages the voucher program for the state Seven Hills at (413) 508-796-0281. Seven Hills will ask you just a few questions, then direct you to the online application. You will probably be waitlisted, so the sooner you call the sooner your name will come up.

To schedule an appointment or enroll your child today call (413) 734-6300!
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Child and Adult Care Food Program - Office for Food and Nutrition Programs Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Bright Futures Early Learning Center participates in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).

What is the Child and Adult Care Food Program?

The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a federally-funded program from the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). In Massachusetts, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (MA DESE) administers the CACFP.