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March 3, 2026:  It's once again time to “spring forward” and set our clocks ahead one hour. And when that happens, of course, it also means losing an hour of sleep. While that may not seem like much, it can feel like a big shift, especially for children. Changes to sleep schedules can affect wake-up…

January 20, 2026: BrightStart Caledon Connections Launches to Support Caledon Families in Accessing Community Supports and Services Caledon, ON – Families in Caledon with young children now have a new way to access trusted information, guidance, and community supports with the launch of BrightStart Caledon Connections, a centralized intake, information, and referral service designed to…

January 20, 2026:  We have made a few changes to our hours. These changes are outlined below: SOUTHFIELDS: Monday 9:00am -- 12:00pm - No Change Tuesday 9:00am -- 12:00pm - No Change Wednesday 9:00am – 12:00pm - moved to morning opening Thursday 9:00am -- 12:00pm 1:00pm-- 4:00pm - - No Change Friday CLOSED - but…

Happy Endings Made possible by working together.  Dec. 31, 2025: Every good story deserves a happy ending.  In fairy tales, those endings arrive neatly tied with a ribbon: the problem is solved, the journey complete, and everyone moves forward with hope. In real life, happy endings aren’t guaranteed.  But they are possible—especially when a community…

Heroes Among Us… Not all heroes wear capes. Some open their hearts. Dec. 22, 2025: At BrightStart Caledon, we are fortunate to be surrounded by heroes every single day. Of course, our heroes don’t arrive on a white horse with fanfare. Nor do they wield superpowers like they do in story books. Instead, they show…

Dec. 10, 2025: There once was a town not so far away, tucked between rolling hills and winding country roads. This town was called Caledon, and if you passed through, you might think it was a quiet place where nothing too big or troublesome could possibly happen. But like all good story books teach us,…

As the holiday season approaches, please note that BrightStart Caledon Family Centre hours of operation will be as follows: December 22, 23 ALL SITES OPEN - Drop in ONLY; Southfields - special Family Time Drop in on Mon. & Tues afternoons December 24, 25, 26, 27    CLOSED December 29, 30  ALL SITES OPEN -…

Dec. 1, 2025: As we move through December, you’ll notice that our 2025 Warm Hearts Fundraising Campaign is sharing its message in a storybook style. BrightStart Caledon exists to support families and children, and we’ve chosen this warm, imaginative voice to help show why your support throughout this campaign matters. A storybook lens reminds us…

November 11, 2025 Get ready for some frosty fun! We’re putting the final touches on the 2025 BrightStart Caledon Family Centre Snowflake Social, and it’s shaping up to be an event full of winter magic! This year’s theme, “Frosty Fun,” promises plenty of cool activities and smiles for the whole family. Join us indoors at…

BrightStart Caledon Family Centre is applying for a Commonwell L.E.A.F. grant to help us expand our Let’s Get Together (LGT) program. Currently, the LGT program supports families with children ages 0–6. With your help, we can extend this vital support to include children ages 7–12, ensuring that more Caledon families raising children with exceptional needs…

Aug. 31, 2025: The countdown is definitely on and we are just stopping by with a quick reminder! Warm Hearts and Boots takes place on Friday, September 26th, but ticket sales close on Friday, September 12th. We hope you’re ready for some good old-fashioned country fun! Our dedicated organizing committee has been working hard to create…

Registration week is over, but some registered program sessions still have spots remaining and you can still register to save your spot! This round of Fall programs begin the week of September 15th and offer  a selection of favourite infant, toddler and preschool programs, including  favourites like School Here I Come, Toddler Art & Sensory,…

July 2, 2025: On Wednesday, June 18th, BrightStart Caledon's staff, Board, and community partners gathered at the Humber River Centre, 28 Ann St., Bolton, for the Annual Members’ Meeting of BrightStart Caledon Family Centre. Although Dufferin-Caledon MPP Sylvia Jones was unable to attend, her Constituent Assistant, Karol Jakubczak, joined the event on her behalf to…

May 24, 2025: Set in beautiful Caledon East Park, Play, Learn and Grow in the Park is a social event will have all kinds of activities for children and families to participate in while meeting other members from their community and gaining access to community supports. Everyone is welcome!    Taking place on Saturday, August…

Are you looking for a way to invest your knowledge and expertise in a caring nonprofit organization? Do you know someone who may be interested in serving on a volunteer Board of Directors and making a real difference? BrightStart Caledon Family Centre provides quality programs and family supports for children, parents, and caregivers in Caledon…

As we poise to "spring forward" and move our clocks forward one hour this weekend, we'll all  be losing an hour of sleep. This can be challenging for anyone but is often especially difficult for children. It can affect sleep schedules, wake times and moods. Here are a few tips to that may ease the…

March 6, 2025:  If you have children 0-6 years of age, plan to enjoy lots of free March Break fun at BrightStart Caledon Family Centre from March 10-14, 2025. The week will feature interactive and engaging activities across all sites, including visits from community helpers (Police and Firefighters), theme days like “Fun with Science,” “Exploring…

Are you still struggling to get the family schedule back to normal after the holiday break? After a significant break from routine, it can take some time for the little ones to reset back to a normal routine. Here are a few tips to help young children get back on track. For very young children…

November 20, 2024: BrightStart Caledon Family Centre is thrilled to announce the overwhelming success of a toy donation initiative, made possible through the incredible generosity of community members, local businesses, and partnering organizations. Donated toys were collected during individual toy drives organized by: “Christmas in the Valley” Donations (Downtown Bolton BIA) CIBC (Downtown Bolton Branch)…

We are pleased to announce upcoming adjustments to the operating hours at BrightStart Caledon's sites across multiple locations. The new schedule, which takes effect on Monday, January 6, 2025, will streamline operations and enhance service delivery, ensuring greater accessibility for families throughout the community. The revised hours reflect our commitment to meeting the diverse needs…

November 28, 2024: Are you a Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE)  looking for opportunities to enhance your skills and experience? Or perhaps you are seeking a part-time opportunity or are available on an as-needed basis to work day, afternoon or evening shifts? BrightStart Caledon Family Centre is hiring and we'd love to hear from you!…

November 20, 2024: Late November is a very important time here at BrightStart Caledon Family Centre. Today (Nov. 20th) is National Child Day, marking the occasion when Canada adopted the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of the Child and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. In addition, on November 27th…

November 7, 2024:  We are putting on the finishing touches for the 2024 BrightStart Caledon Family Centre Snowflake Social and it's going to be a ton of fun! This year's theme is Arctic Freeze and we have lots of "cool" activities planned! It all takes place indoors at the Caledon Centre for Recreation and Wellness…

Mon., Oct. 28 – Fri. Nov. 1 is REGISTRATION WEEK! Registration links are live now. CLICK HERE to access the registration links for registered programs being offered at each site this session.

Caledon parents are reminded that it is almost time to register for BrightStart Caledon Family Centre's next session of FREE programs! This registration period takes place from Oct. 28 to Nov. 1st. In addition to a selection of our favourite infant, toddler and preschool programs, this registration period offers a few new programs: Infant Sing…