Programs

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

We offer age specific programming on 8 week cycles throughout the months of September to May, where registration is required. We switch to a drop in model at most locations during the summer. Stay up to date with registration by subscribing to our newsletter. 

 

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 bowl of soup filled with vegetables and broth

Healthy Roots Workshop Series: Nurturing Healthy Families – Part 3: Meal Planning for Busy Families on a Budget

All Ages, Family Support

Online

Virtual Event (Nov 20, 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm)

Through this part 3 of our 3 part series parents/caregivers will explore the following topic: Meal Planning for Busy Families…
A little girl eating healthy food at BrightStart

Healthy Roots Workshop Series: Nurturing Healthy Families – Part 2: Creating Mindful Healthy Eaters and Navigating Picky Eating

All Ages, Family Support

Online

Virtual Event (Oct 23, 7:30 pm – 9 pm)

Pre-registered to attend? You can access the link by clicking here!

Through part 2 of our 3 part series parents/caregivers will explore the following topic: Creating mindful healthy eaters and Navigating…
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!
A caregiver sits on the floor, enthusiastically reading a picture book to a group of young children gathered around her in a playroom. The children, sitting attentively, are engaged in the storytime session. In the background, a toddler walks on colourful mats, while other adults stand nearby, observing. The scene takes place in the BrightStart Caledon Family Centre, fostering a love for reading and learning in a welcoming and interactive environment.

Story Time

All Ages

Online

Through this short story time, we will offer some songs, mindfulness tips, and a quick story all focusing on social/emotional…
A close up of a shelf full of novels in muted colours.

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.…