• BrightStart Caledon will be relocating all Friday Play in the Park programs inside our Centres on Friday, July 17, due to ongoing poor air quality.
  • BrightStart Caledon Family Centre is hiring! We are seeking a full-time Development Officer. Click here to learn more.

Programs

We currently offer age specific programming on 6 week cycles throughout the months of September to May, where program registration is required. The following is a list of the expected program registration periods in the first half of 2026:

  • February 9-13
  • April 6-10
  • May 25-29

Please note these dates may be subject to change without notice. We switch to a drop in model at most locations during the summer. Stay up to date by subscribing to our newsletter. 

The following is a comprehensive list of programs; not all programs are offered during each program schedule.

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Our Programs

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.

Toddler Songs and Stories

Toddlers

Indoor

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.

Together Time

All Ages, Rural/Outdoor Programs

Indoor

Together time is part of our Family Time drop-in where children and adults gather in a group, in a designated…
A young child outdoors uses a spray bottle to apply water to a colourful painting clipped to a chain-link fence. The painting, featuring vibrant splashes of blue, purple, and yellow, drips as the water interacts with the paint. The activity takes place on a sunny day, encouraging creative expression in an outdoor setting at the BrightStart Caledon Family Centre.

Exploring the Outdoors

All Ages, Rural/Outdoor Programs

Outdoor

The natural environment in Caledon provides wonderful opportunities to explore our world. Join us outdoors to learn together.
Baby stroller on running path in park at sunny day on a bridge.

Stroller Walk

Infants, Rural/Outdoor Programs, Toddlers

Outdoor

Join us for a stroller walk in the community, singing songs, and exploring the outdoors. Remember to dress for the…
A caregiver engages with a group of children sitting in a grassy outdoor play area. The caregiver, wearing a blue top and jeans, smiles and claps her hands as she interacts with the children. Among them, a girl with blonde hair tied in a ponytail listens intently, while a girl in a white shirt with curls smiles at the caregiver. Another child, dressed in a pink top, holds a doll, and a girl with braided hair is occupied with a stuffed toy. The background features playground equipment and a wooden fence.

Music and Movement (Outdoor)

All Ages, Rural/Outdoor Programs

Outdoor

Join us for our popular Music and Movement Program outdoors! We will sing, dance, and explore Music and Movement together!
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Librarian Visit

All Ages

Indoor

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.

Mother Goose

All Ages

Indoor

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.

Math is Everywhere

Preschool

Indoor

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.

Jump! Hop! Run! (Physical Literacy)

Preschool, Rural/Outdoor Programs

Indoor, Outdoor

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.

Art and Sensory Exploration

Toddlers

Indoor

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.

Toddler Music and Movement

Toddlers

Indoor

This program introduces toddlers to the concepts of music, movement, and dramatic play.  The focus is to encourage listening, watching,…
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Infant Sing & Sign

Infants

Indoor

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.

Baby Gym

Infants

Indoor

This program encourages movement and interaction with children of similar ages. Connect with other parents and caregivers while your little…
A young family cooking together in a kitchen

Families, Food and Fun

All Ages, Family Support

Indoor

“Families, Food and Fun” is a Growing Together in Peel program generously funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada -…
Art wall at BrightStart, various pieces of art created by our children.

Preschool STEAM

Preschool

Indoor

Join other families with preschoolers and our EarlyON facilitators in exploring literacy, numeracy and science activities. Together we will use…
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Let’s Get Together (LGT)

All Ages, Family Support

Indoor

Let’s Get Together CARES (Community . Advocacy . Resources . Empowerment . Support) A support group for those sharing in…
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Adventures in Math and Science

Preschool

Indoor

Explore some of the wonders of math and science as we experiment, hypothesize, plan, and build our knowledge of the…
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.

Creative Kids

Preschool

Indoor

This program focuses on your child’s creativity. Children and adults will experience all aspects of the arts including drama, music, construction, and…
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Songs and Stories

All Ages

Online

Children & adults can drop in & follow along as we sing songs, read books, and promote early literacy concepts.
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Prenatal Class

Family Support

Indoor

Join us to gain information and knowledge as you experience the various stages of pregnancy. The program covers the following…
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Food For Fun

Preschool

Indoor

NOTE: This is a registered program.  Join our 6-week program that promotes healthy eating and physical activity. Families will work…
A young child wearing a pink hat with daisy patterns is crouched on a sidewalk, drawing with colourful chalk. A bucket of chalk and various drawings, including a flower, are scattered on the pavement. The outdoor activity takes place in a park, encouraging creative expression through play at the BrightStart Caledon Family Centre.

Play in the Park

All Ages, Rural/Outdoor Programs

Outdoor

Outdoor play offers unique learning and development opportunities for children, and their caring adults! During our Play in the Park…
A young woman reads a story to a baby at BrightStart.

Infant Mother Goose

Infants

Indoor

This Infant Mother Goose Program is a group experience for parents/caregivers and their infants. The program introduces adults and children to…
A toddler is busy playing at BrightStart with magnets on an easel.

Toddler Playtime

Toddlers

Indoor

Connect with other caregivers at the same time your toddler challenges their development skills! They will have an age-appropriate environment…
A group of babies playing together while their guardians visit.

Infant and Toddler Time

Infants, Toddlers

Indoor

Connect with other caregivers at the same time your little one challenges their development skills! They will have an age-appropriate…