BrightPath Academy Leaside Child Care Centre
Highly referred by families in the neighbourhood, BrightPath Academy Leaside, previously known as ABC Leaside is accessible on the corner of McRae Drive and Randolph Drive, with Eglinton Ave and Laird Drive being the nearest major intersection. The daycare centre is attached to the Toronto Fire Station 321, where a parking lot and slanted parking to the side are conveniently located for pick-up and drop-off times throughout the day.
At BrightPath Academy Leaside, we pride ourselves in being the best ‘first away-from-home village’ family to the children in our care. Educators and caregivers are consistent and highly attentive to all the children’s interests and skills, and we are intentionally integrating Family involvement into our curriculum. We believe that all units are essential in
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235 McRae Drive, Toronto, ON M4G 1T6
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Open 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
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Call for Enrollment: 888.808.2252
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Centre Programs
Infant (6 Weeks - 18 Months)
Our infant program provides a warm, nurturing environment where caregivers form close bonds with babies, ensuring a secure and trusting relationship. Each infant follows their own schedule, with individualized care routines for feeding, sleeping, and play. Our educators support early development through sensory exploration, attachment-based play, and language-rich interactions, including the introduction of basic American Sign Language (ASL).
Key Focus Areas:
- Building secure attachments with primary caregivers
- Encouraging free exploration and movement
- Facilitating play that supports sensory and cognitive development
- Respecting each infant’s natural rhythms and routines
Toddler (18 Months - 3 Years)
Toddlers are naturally curious, energetic, and eager to explore. Our toddler program fosters independence while encouraging language development and social-emotional growth. Through hands-on activities, play-based learning, and structured routines, toddlers gain foundational skills for future learning.
Key Focus Areas:
- Supporting independence (self-feeding, dressing, potty training)
- Expanding language and communication through ASL and verbal expression
- Encouraging social-emotional growth through cooperative play
- Sensory experiences, music, and movement to enhance cognitive development
Preschool (3-4 Years)
Preschoolers are eager learners, exploring their world with curiosity and excitement. Our preschool program builds upon their natural interests, incorporating early literacy, math, science, and creative expression into their daily routines. Play-based learning helps children develop problem-solving skills, creativity, and social connections.
Key Focus Areas:
- Developing early literacy and numeracy skills
- Encouraging creative expression through art, music, and dramatic play
- Building independence and confidence in learning
- Enhancing social and problem-solving skills through group activities
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Centre Offerings
Music
Parking
Healthy Meals & Snacks
Qualified Educators
Yoga
Natural Playground
French
Our music program offers a researched, systematic approach to nurturing children's social skills and musical development, including singing in tune and rhythmic coordination.
Conveniently nestled amidst ample parking, our center ensures stress-free drop-offs and pickups for our valued families.
All our centers are completely nut-free, and we work with families with children who have other food sensitivities and allergies to ensure their safety and well-being.
Our Educators are passionate about delivering early years education that empowers and inspires children to create their futures.
Our Yoga program enriches our preschool curriculum, fostering young minds and bodies for lifelong mental and physical well-being through fun, themed sessions.
Explore and learn with our natural playgrounds, where adventure meets education in a landscape of fun.
Enhance your child's growth with our engaging weekly French lessons through music, games, and stories.
Centre Director
Laile Esguerra has been a dedicated Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) for 15 years, spending the last nine enriching the community at BrightPath Academy Leaside. She holds a BA in Sociology and has further honed her expertise with an ECE Administration certification. Laile takes great pride in her ability to make meaningful connections with families and is passionate about fostering a positive work culture among her team. She is committed to providing high-quality care that enriches
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