Upcoming closure / change to hours:
  • Thurs., October 23: Bolton Site will close at 4 pm to as we prepare for our pre-registered Halloween Family Fun Night Event (which is sold out).
  • On Monday, October 27: BrightStart Caledon’s hours will be modified due to staff training and professional development. The hours that day will be:
    • đźš« Caledon East Site – CLOSED All Day
    • 🕧 Southfields Village Site – CLOSING at 11:30 am
    • đź•› Bolton Site – CLOSING at 12 noon

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FALL 2 Registration continues: CLICK HERE to access registration links and program descriptions.

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Snowflake Social

10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Caledon Centre for Recreation and Wellness
Caledon Centre for Recreation and Wellness
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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

I attend with my grandson 3 days a week and as a grandparent who has retired from teaching, I appreciate the social interaction provided to parents and caregivers.
- BrightStart Caledon Grandparent
We are so thankful for BrightStart Caledon, and the staff and volunteers who make it possible for families like ours to have fun and use our imaginations! The tools, resources, and people available to help us navigate parenthood is invaluable. Thank you for your unwavering support, dedication, compassion, and passion!
- BrightStart Caledon Mom
The commitment of BrightStart Caledon to the family, not just the child’s development, shows a deeper sense of community. Programs offered encourage positive transitions to the school system, social independence and community integration, which assist parents to ensure that their child receives the best possible foundation for success.
- BrightStart Caledon Rural Parent
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
Thank you for helping our community raise our children towards a brighter and more educated future!
- BrightStart Caledon Dad
We feel comfort and secure here. We receive help and are part of a non-judgemental, supportive community.
- A “Growing Together In Peel” (CAP-C) Parent

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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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