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A young child smiles while playing with colourful toy dishes at a small table, pretending to stir in a large orange bowl. The table is set with various play kitchen items, including plates, cups, and toy food. Sunlight pours in through large windows, and a small doll's crib is visible in the background. The bright and cheerful environment at the BrightStart Caledon Family Centre encourages imaginative play.

Together Time

All Ages, Rural/Outdoor Programs

Indoor

Together time is part of our Family Time drop-in where children and adults gather in a group, in a designated…
A young child outdoors uses a spray bottle to apply water to a colourful painting clipped to a chain-link fence. The painting, featuring vibrant splashes of blue, purple, and yellow, drips as the water interacts with the paint. The activity takes place on a sunny day, encouraging creative expression in an outdoor setting at the BrightStart Caledon Family Centre.

Exploring the Outdoors

All Ages, Rural/Outdoor Programs

Outdoor

The natural environment in Caledon provides wonderful opportunities to explore our world. Join us outdoors to learn together.
A caregiver engages with a group of children sitting in a grassy outdoor play area. The caregiver, wearing a blue top and jeans, smiles and claps her hands as she interacts with the children. Among them, a girl with blonde hair tied in a ponytail listens intently, while a girl in a white shirt with curls smiles at the caregiver. Another child, dressed in a pink top, holds a doll, and a girl with braided hair is occupied with a stuffed toy. The background features playground equipment and a wooden fence.

Music and Movement (Outdoor)

All Ages, Rural/Outdoor Programs

Outdoor

Join us for our popular Music and Movement Program outdoors! We will sing, dance, and explore Music and Movement together!
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Librarian Visit

All Ages

Indoor

Come and join us for some engaging early literacy opportunities. A Librarian from the Caledon Public Library will share exciting…
A young boy with curly hair playfully holds up three fingers while smiling at the camera. He is wearing a light yellow polo shirt and is set against a blurred background of greenery, indicating a sunny day in a park.

Mother Goose

All Ages

Indoor

This program introduces adults and children to the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs, and fingerplay stories to connect.…
A young child wearing a pink hat with daisy patterns is crouched on a sidewalk, drawing with colourful chalk. A bucket of chalk and various drawings, including a flower, are scattered on the pavement. The outdoor activity takes place in a park, encouraging creative expression through play at the BrightStart Caledon Family Centre.

Play in the Park

All Ages, Rural/Outdoor Programs

Outdoor

Outdoor play offers unique learning and development opportunities for children, and their caring adults! During our Play in the Park…
An adult just off camera is reading a picture book to a group of preschool-aged children with smiles on their faces enjoying the story.

Songs and Stories

All Ages

Online

Children & adults can drop in & follow along as we sing songs, read books, and promote early literacy concepts.
A young Muslim woman speaking to a diverse group of people while holding a microphone.

Let’s Get Together (LGT)

All Ages, Family Support

Indoor

Let’s Get Together CARES (Community . Advocacy . Resources . Empowerment . Support) A support group for those sharing in…
A young family cooking together in a kitchen

Families, Food and Fun

All Ages, Family Support

Indoor

“Families, Food and Fun” is a Growing Together in Peel program generously funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada -…
A group of young children standing on a wooden playground with their hands up in the air and smiles on their faces.

Family Time Drop-In

All Ages, Rural/Outdoor Programs

Indoor

Play is how children make sense of the world and is the most effective method of learning for young children.…
A close up high angle view of a woman wearing a flowing white blouse is playing a drum.

Journey Together

All Ages

Indoor

EarlyON has partnered with The Indigenous Network to offer the Journey Together program. Designed and led by an Indigenous Child…
A joyful group of children stands with their arms raised in excitement. In the foreground, a boy with blond hair and a plaid shirt smiles widely, revealing his missing front teeth. Beside him, a girl in a red plaid shirt looks to the side, while another girl wearing a pink sweater smiles in the background. The group is diverse, with children of various ethnicities, all showing enthusiasm and happiness in a bright and lively setting.

Music and Movement

All Ages

Indoor, Online

Children will build body awareness, practice gross and fine motor skills, spatial exploration and socialize as they play. Music, movement…
A diverse group of children enjoys a day outdoors, wearing bright clothing and caps. In the foreground, a girl with curly blonde hair and a floral skirt holds hands with another girl in a red striped shirt, both smiling. The background shows other children engaged in playful activities, including one holding a magnifying glass, all amidst a natural setting.

Nature Walk – TRCA

All Ages, Rural/Outdoor Programs

Outdoor

Join BrightStart Caledon Family Centre and TRCA for a Parent & Tot Walk. Use your senses to see, examine, listen and…