BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care

✨ BrightPath Twinsburg is now open! ✨ We’re excited to announce the grand opening of BrightPath Twinsburg, our newest early learning center located at 2644 E Aurora Road. Families in Twinsburg now have access to high-quality daycare, preschool, and Pre-K programs led by passionate educators in a warm, inspiring environment. The ribbon-cutting celebration, hosted with the Twinsburg Chamber of Commerce, featured remarks from local leaders including Mayor Sam Scaffide, a special performance from students, a visit from our mascot Buzz, and a donation to the PAWS on Child Hunger Program to support the local community. A big thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating this milestone, we can’t wait to welcome Twinsburg families into our BrightPath community! 💙 👉 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gCihDuh7 #brightpathkids #brightpathcareers #earlylearning #childcare #education #twinsburg #ohio

Last week’s BBNA School Director Conference in Las Vegas was an incredible opportunity for leadership and professional development 🌟 Centered around this year’s theme, “Elevating Child Care Excellence,” the event brought together teams from across North America to connect, collaborate, and share ideas that continue to strengthen our commitment to high-quality early learning and care 🙌 Thank you to everyone who contributed to such an inspiring and impactful experience! #brightpathkids #brightpathcareers #busybees #bbna #leadership #professionaldevelopment #growth #teamwork

🌟 Elevating Child Care Excellence! 🌟 This week, Center Directors from across North America are gathering in Las Vegas, Nevada for the 2025 BBNA School Directors Conference. This year’s theme, “Elevating Child Care Excellence,” brings together the leaders who shape our schools every day for a meaningful opportunity to reflect on achievements, strengthen leadership, and explore new approaches that empower both our educators and the children they serve. What happens here extends far beyond the conference rooms, it influences how our BBNA schools nurture curiosity, kindness, and confidence in every child we serve. 💫 Together, we’re shaping the future of early childhood education and the leaders who make it possible. 👉 Join us in our mission to elevate child care excellence and make an impact that lasts a lifetime. Explore career opportunities with BBNA today! #BBNAConference #EarlyChildhoodEducation #ChildCareLeaders #ProfessionalDevelopment #MakingAnImpact #CareersWithPurpose #BrightPath #BusyBees #BusyBeesNorthAmerica

Our delegates embraced teamwork and adventure at Squirrel’s Scramble Tree Adventure Park in Ireland as part of the Travel Exchange Program. 🌲 From supporting one another through each climb to celebrating every success, it was an incredible opportunity to strengthen connections and build trust outside the classroom. #brightpathkids #brightpathcareers #travelexchangeprogram #teambuilding #professionaldevelopment #collaboration #brightpatheducators

Across the Pond 🌍✈️ Our Busy Bees North America delegates have arrived in the United Kingdom as part of the Busy Bees Travel Exchange Program, an incredible opportunity for collaboration, learning, and cultural exchange. Throughout their visit, our delegates are engaging with colleagues from around the world, sharing best practices, exploring innovative approaches to early childhood education, and celebrating the shared values that unite the Busy Bees global community. We’re proud to see our teams representing North America and gaining new perspectives that will help us continue providing exceptional care and education for children and families everywhere. 💛✨ #busybees #busybeesarizona #busybeesglobal #earlychildhoodeducation #professionaldevelopment #learningtogether

We’re excited to welcome Darla Kestle as the new CEO of Busy Bees North America! 💙 Over the past few weeks, Darla has visited many of our schools, connecting with educators, children, and families, and experiencing firsthand the passion and care that make our community so special. She also shares her gratitude to Mary Ann Curran for her exceptional leadership and support during this transition. As she steps into her new role, Darla has shared five key pillars that will guide her leadership: - Team Engagement - Family Experience - Financial Health - Sustainable Growth - Safety & Security We look forward to the future ahead with Darla leading our Busy Bees North America community. #busybees #brightpath #leadership #earlylearning #childcare

We’re proud to share that Busy Bees North America has been named a Silver Winner in the Consumer Services category at the 2025 Stevie® Awards for Great Employers! 🏆 This recognition celebrates our ongoing commitment to creating a positive, inclusive, and growth-focused workplace where our teams feel valued and supported, because when our people thrive, so do the children and families we serve. 💛 Learn more about our work and this recognition: https://lnkd.in/ejAhBErk #busybees #brightpath #stevieawards #employeerecognition #workplaceculture

✨ Exciting news from Twinsburg, OH! BrightPath Early Learning and Child Care is officially open at 2644 E. Aurora Road. Our brand-new school is now welcoming children ages 6 weeks to 6 years old into a bright, modern, and nurturing environment designed to inspire growth, discovery, and learning. At the heart of BrightPath Twinsburg is our BeeCurious curriculum, blending play-based exploration with structured learning to support every stage of a child’s development, cognitive, social, emotional, and physical. “Our dedicated educators are thrilled to welcome families and become part of the Twinsburg community,” shares Joni Weiglin, Director of Operations, Central U.S. 📍 Now accepting enrollments! Founding Families have a special opportunity to save on tuition. 👉 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/edzUDwrc #brightpathkids #earlylearning #childcare #education #twinsburg

✨ BrightPath is growing in Lake County! ✨ We’re excited to announce the grand opening of BrightPath Kildeer, our newest early learning center located at 20786 N. Quentin Road. Families in Kildeer now have access to high-quality daycare, preschool, and Pre-K programs led by passionate educators in a safe, inclusive environment. The ribbon-cutting celebration, hosted with the Lake Zurich Area Chamber of Commerce, featured fun activities for families, a visit from our mascot Buzz, and a donation to The Hope Center to support the local community. A big thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating this milestone, we can’t wait to welcome Kildeer families into our BrightPath community! 👉 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/efj8sHBg #brightpathkids #brightpathcareers #earlylearning #childcare #kildeer #grandopening

🎉 Leadership News: Darla Kestle Joins as CEO of Busy Bees North America 🎉 Today, we announce that Busy Bees North America CEO Mary Ann Curran is stepping down after thirteen years leading the business, to be succeeded on September 18, 2025, by Darla Kestle, former Chief Operating Officer at Impact Fitness, Vice President of Corporate Operations at Holiday Retirement, and a Senior Director at Knowledge Universe (now KinderCare Education). Mary Ann Curran commented, "I am very proud of what we have accomplished and even more proud of what we are. Each member of the Busy Bees North America team is part of an organization that puts the well-being and development of an ever-growing number of children entrusted to us first. My contribution to that is a legacy that I will cherish as I move on to live other passions. In leading this organization, I was guided by purpose, and I will depart with pride." Darla Kestle was individually selected for her commitment to the Busy Bees’ values, her 25+ years of senior management experience (including 13 within the early years education sector), and her proven ability to build strong internal cultures and operational excellence. Darla Kestle said: "I am honoured to be joining the team at Busy Bees North America and to lead the next chapter in its growth journey. I am looking forward to getting to know the parents, children, and team in our communities, and to working with Mary Ann during the transition." Busy Bees extends its thanks to Mary Ann for her extraordinary leadership and warmly welcomes Darla Kestle to the business. #EarlyYearsEducation #BestStartInLife #BusyBees