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July 14, 2026: Play Learn and Grow in the Park is back for a 3rd straight year… and it's going to be better than ever! Save that date to join us for this free, family-focused event filled with hands-on fun for families with young children.   When: Saturday, August 22 from 10:00 AM – 12:00…

BrightStart Caledon Family Centre will be holding its Annual Members’ Meeting (AMM) on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at Humber River Centre in Bolton. This is an open business meeting that will commence at 7 o’clock. This is an open business meeting, and the community is invited to attend and celebrate with BrightStart Caledon as they…

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…

April 30, 2026 -  Trees don’t just exist in ecosystems. They make ecosystems possible. In much the same way, BrightStart Caledon isn’t just a service provider. It is an organization which acts as a living framework that enables families in Caledon to grow, connect, and thrive. Trees root into their ecosystems through vast, anchoring root…

April 22, 2026 - As Love Your Centre Month has progressed, we’ve talked about families, like birds, building a nest—a place of care, comfort, and belonging. We’ve also compared BrightStart Caledon’s programs and supports to strong branches, holding those nests and giving families a place to land, learn, and grow. Now, let’s think about something…

April 19-25 is National Volunteer Week 2026. During #NVW2026 and during this week we like to recognize and celebrate the many ways our BrightStart Caledon volunteer team strengthens our work. From governance and program support to front-line assistance, child-minding, fundraising, event planning, and creative contributions, the impact of our volunteers is everywhere. As we celebrate,…

April 10, 2026 -  As we continue celebrating Love Your Centre Month, we’re taking a closer look at what it truly means to grow—and why strong foundations matter for families. In nature, young birds depend on sturdy branches—safe, reliable places where they can learn, grow, and prepare for what lies ahead. These early moments, supported…

April 1, 2026 - It's Love Your Centre Month at BrightStart Caledon, and we need your help. Like birds build nests in strong trees to keep their hatchlings protected and secure, young families need safe, nurturing places to raise their children. As Caledon grows, so does the need for BrightStart Caledon's services and supports. We…

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…