BrightPath Academy Leslieville Child Care Centre

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BrightPath Academy Leslieville, your premier daycare in downtown Toronto is now open! Our centre is conveniently situated in the vibrant Leslieville community, at the intersection of Queen and Carlaw, right above Shoppers Drug Mart. With the streetcar stop just outside our door, it's the ideal choice for families commuting to and from work in downtown Toronto. Our Leslieville daycare centre is fully licensed and boasts an impressive capacity with 154 spaces catering to children aged 6 weeks to 4 years old. In addition to our comprehensive curriculum, we offer French, music, and yoga programs designed to engage and enrich children of all age groups. Plus, our dedicated in-house chef prepares nutritious, delicious, and culturally inspired meals, ensuring your child's well-being. At

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

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Healthy Meals & Snacks

Qualified Educators

Yoga

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.

Enhance your child's growth with our engaging weekly French lessons through music, games, and stories.

Centre Director

Sarah Martin, since her graduation from George Brown College with her RECE in 2005, has dedicated over 20 years to the field of early childhood education. Her journey with BrightPath Academy began at the Beach location in 2015, where she worked different age groups, laying down a foundation of trust and commitment. In 2021, Sarah progressed into a pivotal leadership role, transitioning to BrightPath Academy's Wanless Park as the Assistant Centre Director.

In her capacity as an RECE, Sarah has