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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.
Baby stroller on running path in park at sunny day on a bridge.

Stroller Walk

Infants, Rural/Outdoor Programs, Toddlers

Outdoor

Join us for a stroller walk in the community, singing songs, and exploring the outdoors. Remember to dress for the…
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!
A happy child with brown hair, white shirt and jeans, is running and laughing on grass in a park.

Jump! Hop! Run! (Physical Literacy)

Preschool, Rural/Outdoor Programs

Indoor, Outdoor

This program focuses on supporting and nurturing children's physical literacy through simple, fun experiences that give children (and adults) a…
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…
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 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…