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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 help families find…

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 watch for special…

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. 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 up with compassion,…

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, even the smallest,…

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 -…

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 that we are…

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…

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,…

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 share the news…