Tickets are now on sale for BrightStart Caledon’s Warm Hearts & Boots fundraiser on Friday, September 26th, 2025. To find out more about this event and how to get your tickets, Click here.

Your Support Matters

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

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Every dollar you give makes a difference. Without your support we wouldn’t be able to do the important work we do. It truly takes a village to raise a family!

BrightStart Caledon is a registered charitable corporation, a member of Families Canada, and a designated EarlyON Centre.  Charitable Registration # 12353 8050 RR 0001

Impact on Families

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Strengthening Families For A Brighter Tomorrow

Your donation ensures we can continue offering these programs and services for free to reach every family in need. 100% of your donation supports these vital programs and services. Thank you for making a lasting impact on the lives of Caledon children and families. Your generosity helps build a stronger, healthier community.

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A young boy sits at a wooden table in the BrightStart center's kitchen play area, engaged in imaginative play. He is surrounded by play food items, including a bottle of ketchup and jars, while a doll is seated in a high chair nearby. The room is bright and inviting, with educational materials and a small kitchen set in the background, creating a lively atmosphere for learning and creativity.

Your Donations in Action

Pre- and Postnatal Support

Helping new and expecting parents navigate the challenges of parenthood.

Child Development Programs

Providing enriching activities that nurture children’s growth, focusing on their physical, emotional, and cognitive development.

Early Learning and School Readiness

Activities are designed to engage children in learning through play, helping them develop social, cognitive, and motor skills.

Parent and Caregiver Co-Learning and Connection

Empowering parents with skills and resources to foster strong, healthy families.

Physical Literacy, Nutrition and Wellness Promotion

Encouraging healthy lifestyles for children and their families.

Information, Resources and Referral Services

Connecting families with essential information and services to help them navigate parenting and child development with confidence.

Family Support Programs and Services

Offering guidance and assistance to families through every stage, promoting stability and resilience.

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What Families Say

I don't know where I would be without the kind of support and non-judgemental acceptance I have found here.
- A “Circle of Support” 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
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
It’s good to have a place to connect with other moms.
- BrightStart Caledon Mom
The Centre has helped us navigate life experiences we never expected and couldn't be prepared for.
- A “Let’s Get Together” Parent
It's nice to know your children are safe and having fun while you are sharing your thoughts and feelings with qualified staff and a group of people who know how you feel.
- BrightStart Caledon Parent
Over the past 8 years, my 3 girls have had the privilege of attending the Centre for educational programs and drop-in play. In 2012, I became a volunteer to give back to this instrumental organization.
- BrightStart Caledon Parent, Volunteer Board Member
The Centre places great emphasis on being part of the community. This is a lifelong skill which will help us all flourish.
- 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 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

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