Bright Years Academy recently opened its newest location in Newtown, marking the company’s 11th early childhood education center in Connecticut. Located at 274 South Main Street, the new center brings Bright Years Academy’s elevated approach to early learning to families in the Newtown community.

Previously home to The Learning Experience, the Newtown center is now under entirely new ownership and management. The location has undergone extensive renovations and redesigns to create a warm, nurturing, and thoughtfully curated environment that reflects the Bright Years philosophy; a space where children feel safe, supported, inspired, and excited to learn.

Leading the Newtown location is center director Jessica Fiorini, who previously served as the director of The Learning Experience. Fiorini said she is excited to welcome families back into the newly reimagined space and continue building strong relationships within the Newtown community.

“I’m thrilled to continue my journey with Bright Years Academy and bring this elevated early childhood experience to Newtown families,” Fiorini said. “What makes Bright Years so special is the focus on caring for the whole child. Through our wellness-centered approach, thoughtful learning environments, and meaningful connections, we’re creating a place where children can truly grow, thrive, and feel supported every day.”

Bright Years Academy Founder and President April Lukasik called Newtown a community that deeply values family, education, and connection, which aligns beautifully with who they are at Bright Years Academy.

“We are excited to become part of the Newtown community and provide families with a high-quality early childhood experience that feels both enriching and welcoming," Lukasik continued.

Bright Years Academy has been serving Connecticut families for more than 30 years and is known for its elevated approach to childcare and preschool education.

Through its proprietary Bright Minds Early Education Framework, the academy combines joyful, play-based learning with intentional educational experiences that support children’s social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development.

The Newtown center will offer programs for infants, toddlers, preschool, and pre-kindergarten-aged children, with thoughtfully designed classrooms, enriching curriculum experiences, and a strong emphasis on community, creativity, and individualized learning.

Beyond academics, Bright Years Academy focuses on creating a calm, engaging atmosphere where children can build confidence, curiosity, and meaningful relationships during some of the most important developmental years of their lives.

As the organization continues to grow across Connecticut, the opening of the Newtown location represents another step in Bright Years Academy’s commitment to delivering exceptional early childhood education experiences to local communities.

Enrollment for the Newtown location is now open. For more information or to schedule a tour, visit brightyears.com/newtown.