Kids Country by BrightPath Fairlawn Child Care Center

“The staff at the Kids Country Day School here have been incredible.” - Andrea Blake

Welcome to Kids Country by BrightPath Fairlawn, situated in the welcoming community of Fairlawn, Ohio, just across from the Summit Mall. Our center is more than a facility for daycare, preschool, and pre-k; it's a home away from home where every child is cherished, and their innate curiosity is nurtured.

A World Crafted for Every Child

In our Fairlawn location, the environment is thoughtfully designed with the needs of infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children in mind. Our rooms, flooded with natural light and vibrant colors, offer a stimulating and safe space for learning and play. We maintain small group sizes with ratios of 1:5 for infants, 1:7 for toddlers, and 1:12 for preschoolers, ensuring focused, individual care for each child.

Nurturing Individual Paths

We believe in the power of recognizing and fostering each child’s unique potential. Our philosophy is centered around viewing every child as a capable and curious learner, deserving of an educational experience that is as unique as they are. Our teachers are collaborators in your child’s growth, facilitating a learning journey that is both joyful and enriching.

The BeeCurious Curriculum: Sparking Joyful Learning

At Kids Country by BrightPath Fairlawn, our BeeCurious Curriculum is crafted to inspire a lifelong love of learning across all age groups. We seamlessly integrate essential educational elements with playful activities, nurturing intellectual, emotional, and social development in an engaging and supportive setting.

Encouraging Active Bodies and Minds

Understanding the critical role of physical activity and nutrition in child development, our programs emphasize active learning and balanced diets. Our dedicated spaces and activities promote physical literacy, while our healthy meals support overall growth and well-being.

Your Trusted Early Childhood Education Partner

Kids Country by BrightPath Fairlawn is more than just a daycare; we are a center committed to the comprehensive well-being of your child. Our carefully designed spaces encourage developmentally appropriate learning and interaction. Join us in Fairlawn, Ohio, for a child care experience that combines education, health, and a nurturing environment, all in a convenient location.

2955 Smith Rd, Akron, OH 44333
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Open 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Call for Enrollment: 888.711.5437
Licensed for 189 children

Center Programs

Infant (6 Weeks - 18 Months)

Our infant program provides a warm, nurturing environment where caregivers form close bonds with babies, ensuring a secure and trusting relationship. Each infant follows their own schedule, with individualized care routines for feeding, sleeping, and play. Our educators support early development through sensory exploration, attachment-based play, and language-rich interactions, including the introduction of basic American Sign Language (ASL).

Key Focus Areas:

Building secure attachments with primary caregivers
Encouraging free exploration and movement
Facilitating play that supports sensory and cognitive development
Respecting each infant’s natural rhythms and routines

Toddler (18 Months - 3 Years)

Toddlers are naturally curious, energetic, and eager to explore. Our toddler program fosters independence while encouraging language development and social-emotional growth. Through hands-on activities, play-based learning, and structured routines, toddlers gain foundational skills for future learning.

Key Focus Areas:

Supporting independence (self-feeding, dressing, potty training)
Expanding language and communication through ASL and verbal expression
Encouraging social-emotional growth through cooperative play
Sensory experiences, music, and movement to enhance cognitive development

Preschool (3-4 Years)

Preschoolers are eager learners, exploring their world with curiosity and excitement. Our preschool program builds upon their natural interests, incorporating early literacy, math, science, and creative expression into their daily routines. Play-based learning helps children develop problem-solving skills, creativity, and social connections.

Key Focus Areas:

Developing early literacy and numeracy skills
Encouraging creative expression through art, music, and dramatic play
Building independence and confidence in learning
Enhancing social and problem-solving skills through group activities

Before & After School Care (5-12 Years)

Our school-age program supports children’s continued learning and social development through before- and after-school care. With homework help, enrichment activities, and recreational play, children have a safe and engaging environment to continue their growth.

Key Focus Areas:

Providing structured and free-choice learning experiences
Supporting homework completion and academic development
Encouraging teamwork, leadership, and character-building
Engaging in hands-on STEM, arts, and physical activities

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Center Offerings

Subsidy

Music

Parking

Healthy Meals & Snacks

Qualified Educators

Yoga

Dance & Movement

Military Discount

Our Center Directors can provide more information regarding financial assistance and they can assist you with the process as well.

Our music program offers a researched, systematic approach to nurturing children's social skills and musical development, including singing in tune and rhythmic coordination.

Conveniently nestled amidst ample parking, our center ensures stress-free drop-offs and pickups for our valued families.

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

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

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

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

Laura Ann Ferguson, with over 30 years in child care, is an integral part of Kids Country, where she's served devotedly for nearly 25 years. Currently enriching lives at Kids Country Fairlawn for 18 years, she previously contributed her skills at Kids Country Medina for 7 years.

At the heart of Laura's role is her joy in connecting with the families and children. She finds immense satisfaction in leading a vibrant center, known for its outstanding staff and delightful children.

Beyond her