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Environment: Indoor

  • A little girl in a which shirt, blue pants and blond pigtails playing in a sensory box with a shovel, trucks and a little toy cow.

    August 19, 2024
    This enjoyable learning program is designed to enhance caregiver and toddler attachment through developmentally appropriate storytelling, songs, activities, and rhymes. These…
  • 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.

    July 15, 2024
    Together time is part of our Family Time drop-in where children and adults gather in a group, in a designated…
  • A close up of a shelf full of novels in muted colours.

    July 15, 2024
    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.

    July 15, 2024
    This program introduces adults and children to the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs, and fingerplay stories to connect.…
  • A child's hand points at brightly colored plastic tokens scattered on a chalkboard, alongside a chalk piece and handwritten mathematical symbols. A second adult hand holds a palmful of additional tokens, indicating a playful educational activity.

    July 15, 2024
    Beginning math concepts will be introduced through play, art and sensory experiences. Open ended, early learning activities will incorporate concepts…
  • A happy child with brown hair, white shirt and jeans, is running and laughing on grass in a park.

    July 15, 2024
    This program focuses on supporting and nurturing children's physical literacy through simple, fun experiences that give children (and adults) a…
  • A young child stands at an easel, placing magnetic vehicle shapes on a whiteboard. The child, dressed in a light blue shirt and dinosaur-patterned shorts, is focused on the activity. In the background, another child sits at a nearby table engaging in a craft, while an adult stands by the window. The playroom at the BrightStart Caledon Family Centre offers a nurturing environment for hands-on learning and exploration.

    July 15, 2024
    The program provides toddlers and their parent/caregiver with the opportunities to freely experience art and sensory play through hands-on exploration…
  • Toddler playing the maracas at a fun music class.

    July 15, 2024
    This program introduces toddlers to the concepts of music, movement, and dramatic play.  The focus is to encourage listening, watching,…
  • partial view of smiling mother and infant singing and clapping

    July 15, 2024
    Songs and games for everyday routines will be used to introduce parents of hearing babies to simple signs in support…
  • Two babies, one dark and one light, learning and growing together through play.

    July 15, 2024
    This program encourages movement and interaction with children of similar ages. Connect with other parents and caregivers while your little…
  • A young child, deeply focused, molds green playdough at a table, surrounded by various playdough tools, including a yellow rolling pin and orange scissors. Another child beside them is using a mallet to flatten the dough, while an adult watches from across the table. A Pikachu-themed water bottle is on the table, adding a playful element to the scene. The activity takes place in a vibrant, child-friendly space at the BrightStart Caledon Family Centre.

    June 25, 2024
    This program focuses on your child’s creativity. Children and adults will experience all aspects of the arts including drama, music, construction, and…
  • A blurred image of a woman and two children playing with wooden toys together on a table.

    June 25, 2024
    Explore some of the wonders of math and science as we experiment, hypothesize, plan, and build our knowledge of the…
  • A young Muslim woman speaking to a diverse group of people while holding a microphone.

    June 25, 2024
    Let’s Get Together CARES (Community . Advocacy . Resources . Empowerment . Support) A support group for those sharing in…
  • Art wall at BrightStart, various pieces of art created by our children.

    June 25, 2024
    Join other families with preschoolers and our EarlyON facilitators in exploring literacy, numeracy and science activities. Together we will use…
  • A young family cooking together in a kitchen

    June 25, 2024
    “Families, Food and Fun” is a Growing Together in Peel program generously funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada -…
  • A young woman reads a story to a baby at BrightStart.

    June 25, 2024
    This Infant Mother Goose Program is a group experience for parents/caregivers and their infants. The program introduces adults and children to…
  • A happy baby boy sitting at a table being fed yogurt on a little blue spoon, while on a plate on the table was a banana.

    June 25, 2024
    NOTE: This is a registered program.  Join our 6-week program that promotes healthy eating and physical activity. Families will work…
  • Pregnant woman enjoying a back massage from another woman with smiles on their faces.

    June 25, 2024
    Join us to gain information and knowledge as you experience the various stages of pregnancy. The program covers the following…
  • Little boy playing with toys in a baby group classroom

    June 25, 2024
    The program provides caregivers and their new babies with the opportunity to meet up, relax, make new friends and connect…
  • Baby and parent story time group

    June 25, 2024
    This enjoyable learning program is designed to enhance caregiver and infant attachment through developmentally appropriate storytelling, songs, activities, and rhymes.…
  • Close-up of a laughing little six-month-old girl looking at her mom while getting an infant massage.

    June 25, 2024
    Building a strong attachment with your infant is one of the building blocks to social development. This program is a…
  • A group of little kids, some with their hands up in the air, listening to a teacher just off camera.

    June 25, 2024
    Children will investigate the important work of inquiry-based play. Your child’s curiosity will be engaged by early learning activities which help…
  • A close up of a chair and desk a bit out of focus with pencil holder holding lots of coloured pencil crayons.

    June 25, 2024
    This 8-week school readiness program is for children entering Junior or Senior Kindergarten. Children will have the opportunity to practice…
  • A toddler enjoying story time at BrightStart while looking at a young woman's hands.

    June 25, 2024
    This Toddler Mother Goose Program is a group experience for parents/caregivers and their toddlers. The program introduces adults and children…
  • A group of young children standing on a wooden playground with their hands up in the air and smiles on their faces.

    June 25, 2024
    Play is how children make sense of the world and is the most effective method of learning for young children.…