Programs

We offer age specific programming on 8 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 2025:

  • January 13 – 17
  • March 24 – 28
  • August 25 – 29
  • October 27 – 31

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

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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.
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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…
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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…