Notice: ALTON & CHELTENHAM CANCELLED TODAY!
When school buses are cancelled due to inclement weather, BrightStart Caledon’s Mobile Village Sites (Alton & Cheltenham) are cancelled. All other programs and sites are unaffected. Sorry for the inconvenience.

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Winter Program Registration Week continues all week~ Click Here for Registration Links!
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We’re hiring! Learn more at the link below!
Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE)   – 6 month contract – Part Time
Program Assistant – Permanent – Part Time (Southfields)

Strong families build a strong Caledon, and it all begins at BrightStart Caledon Family Centre.

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We put our mission into action through a continuum of FREE quality, results-based programs and services that strengthen families and assist them in the critical role of raising young children throughout the most influential years of life.

Our Impact

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Your Support Matters

At BrightStart Caledon, we deeply appreciate the funding we receive from various levels of government. However, individual and community contributions are essential to ensuring our FREE high quality programs and services are available to all Caledon children and families.

These dollars fund programs and services that help Caledon families, caregivers and children with:

  • Pre- and Postnatal Support
  • Child Development Programs
  • Early Learning and School Readiness
  • Parent and Caregiver Co-Learning and Connection
  • Physical Literacy, Nutrition and Wellness Promotion
  • Information, Resources and Referral Services
  • Family Support Programs and Services

Without your support we wouldn’t be able to do the important work we do. It truly takes a village to raise a family!

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What Families Say

Thank you for helping our community raise our children towards a brighter and more educated future!
- BrightStart Caledon Dad
BrightStart Caledon is very welcoming. I love seeing everyone – from staff to students to volunteers – interact with the families, caregivers and children who attend the Centre.
- BrightStart Caledon Grandparent
BrightStart Caledon always offers us a moment to rest and seek out information and support. We attended frequently, and we appreciate the unstructured time for our girls to roam and explore and we enjoy the songs and stories too!
- BrightStart Caledon Mom
BrightStart Caledon has been a staple in our lives since we had our first daughter-and now we have two! This change of scenery is beneficial on so many levels: New toys, a chance to allow our children to meet others, engage in song and stories, and a chance to connect with other parents.
- BrightStart Caledon Parent
All thanks to the collective effort of BrightStart Caledon team that they built a huge community of trust here in Caledon.
- BrightStart Caledon Parent
For us, group (LGT) is a priority for the family; we make every effort to get there every week. It takes a group of special needs parents to make it feel that the rest of the world is normal for you.
- A “Let’s Get Together” Dad

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Our Partners

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Strengthening Families For A Brighter Tomorrow

BrightStart Caledon is a non-profit community service organization that provides FREE, quality, results-based early years programs and family supports for children, parents and caregivers in Caledon and the surrounding areas.

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