1 / 5BRIGHTPATH SOUTH ELGIN
License issued (IL)2000 MCDONALD RD, SOUTH ELGIN, IL 60177
DCC in Kane County, Illinois
- Licensed for
- 212 children
The public record
- License number
- 645981
- License status
- License issued (IL)
- License type
- DCC
- Licensed capacity
- 212 children
- Address
- 2000 MCDONALD RD, SOUTH ELGIN, IL 60177
- County
- Kane County
- Phone
- +12248283808
- Website
- Not listed
What Illinois licensed
Illinois licenses day care and overnight care separately, so BRIGHTPATH SOUTH ELGIN is listed against each one it holds. Every figure is a ceiling the state set, not a count of places free.
- Day care, ages
- 6 weeks to 5 years
- Day care, licensed for
- 212 children
- Languages reported
- English
Amenities and accessibility
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.
How the reviews split
The 5.0 average comes from 9 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star9
- 4 star0
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star0
From Google
Recent parent reviews
My three year old LOVES this school! She has a great class and her teachers Miss Ruby, Miss Jakala, and Miss Doris are wonderful. They all genuinely care about my kid, acknowledge her strengths and interests, and provide a level of care for her beyond what’s expected. She has widened her taste in foods since going here as they prepare a great menu for breakfast, snacks, and lunch. Her alphabet knowledge has exploded, she follows rules well, and talks about her teachers and friends nonstop. BrightPath is a great mix of styles which is really shaping my toddler into a great kid, and will prepare her well for kindergarten. Well worth the tuition.
Kayla HealJun 1, 2026We have had such a wonderful experience ant Brightpath and are so grateful for the care and attention they give Alexandria every day. Since starting, we have seen her grow so much socially, emotionally, and developmentally. They have really helped bring her out of her shell and encouraged her confidence in such a patient and loving way. It’s clear how much the teachers truly care about the children. Alexandria gets so much individual attention, encouragement, and support, and we appreciate all the little things they do to help her learn and thrive. She is constantly surprising us with new skills, words, and independence that she’s picked up there. As a parent, it means everything to know your child is loved, safe, and genuinely cared for while you’re away. We are incredibly thankful for this team and all they do for our family. (Jakala, Ruby, Marla & Doris - special shout out! )
Mirjana WilkMay 21, 2026So happy with BrightPath! Our daughter seems to be thriving and has learned so much! The communication with the staff is great and we never feel in the dark about anything!
Phil SrednickiMay 21, 2026We brought our infant to BrightPath South Elgin in January as I returned to work and the whole team has made the transition so smooth. Oliver loves seeing Ms Natalie and Ms Leslie every day! I can tell they truly care about him and make his days full of learning and fun! I have loved watching him thrive in the BrightPath environment. I am so happy we chose BrightPath, we are always informed and everyone there is supportive and wonderful!
Mollie BozicMay 20, 2026We made the switch to BrightPath South Elgin back in March after a job change and could not be happier! From the moment we took a tour, to Olivia's first day we've felt welcomed and supported. Ms. Natalie and Ms. Leslie have gone above and beyond to make us feel comfortable with leaving our daughter in the care of someone else and have helped Olivia grow in so many ways! Ms. Lily recently started and she has also been so wonderful and Olivia always seems so happy to see her! We receive photos and videos throughout the day and always receive a phone call if something happens. I was quite hesitant about this facility not having cameras in the rooms in the event something happened, but through the constant communication from the teachers and staff I have never questioned her safety! We love seeing all of the activities the babies do during the day and all of the new things they learn!
Jessica SrednickiMay 19, 2026BrightPath South Elgin has been an amazing experience for our family! The teachers go above and beyond to create a nurturing, engaging, and supportive environment for every child. You can truly see the care and dedication they put into each day. We love the strong sense of community and how welcomed we feel every time we walk through the doors. Our child has grown so much socially and academically, and it’s all thanks to the incredible team.
SamMar 26, 2026
Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.
Questions parents ask about BRIGHTPATH SOUTH ELGIN
Is BRIGHTPATH SOUTH ELGIN a licensed child care provider in Illinois?
- Yes. BRIGHTPATH SOUTH ELGIN holds Illinois licence 645981, listed as "License issued (IL)" by the Department of Children and Family Services, licensed as a day care center in Kane County. Confirm current standing at sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov before enrolling.
What ages does BRIGHTPATH SOUTH ELGIN accept?
- Illinois licenses BRIGHTPATH SOUTH ELGIN for children 6 weeks to 5 years during the day, with a licensed day capacity of 212. The span is what the licence permits, not a statement of which ages have places free.
What languages are spoken at BRIGHTPATH SOUTH ELGIN?
- The licence record lists English. That is what the provider reported to the state, not a guarantee that a speaker is on site at every hour.
Does this page show inspection results for BRIGHTPATH SOUTH ELGIN?
- No. Illinois publishes monitoring and licensing reports going back to 2010 through Sunshine at sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov. Those reports are not included here, so nothing on this page reflects BRIGHTPATH SOUTH ELGIN's inspection history either way. Look the provider up there and read the monitoring record.
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About this record
This page republishes the public license record maintained by the Department of Children and Family Services. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.
Where this comes from
- Primary. The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services provider record, published through DCFS Sunshine, licence 645981. Monitoring reports back to 2010 are published there and are not included on this page.
- Context. Our explainer on how Illinois daycare licensing and inspections work, and on Illinois child care assistance.
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