BrightPath Academy Wanless Park Child Care Centre

BrightPath Academy Wanless Park, previously known as ABC Academy, is located at 18 and 20 Melrose Ave., just off of Yonge Street in the Yonge and Lawrence area. Our child care centre has been located in these two houses, side-by-side, since 2007 and has spaces for 84 children between the ages of 4 months to 4 years old. 

We offer a play-based approach that fosters independence and teaches and encourages the children to experiment with play, explore, and inquire about the world around them. We offer many enrichment programs such as French with Madame Aleks, X Movement Music and Dance, the Jolly Phonics program, WeeMove, and Yoga and Mindfulness programs. 

Centre Programs

Infant

Infant

(younger than 18 months)

Our program nurtures recognition of familiar figures, motor skill development, and sensory exploration, among other enriching experiences.

Toddler

Toddler

(18 months to 30 months)

Our program encourages exploration, physical development, and communication to foster independence and emotional growth.

Pre-Schooler

Pre-Schooler

(30 months to 6 years)

We nurture preschoolers with theme-based, interactive learning and cultivate creativity, problem-solving, and independence through hands-on experiences.

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Centre Offerings

Music
Parking
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

Jennifer Halliwell graduated with a Diploma in Early Childhood Education from Algonquin College and has been working in child care for over 20 years in classroom and management positions.  

Her favourite part about being the Centre Director at BrightPath Academy, previously known as ABC Academy Wanless Park is supporting and guiding the children’s educational journeys and providing a strong foundation for all their future learning. She also enjoys fostering continuous learning for the staff and

Portrait of the BrightPath Academy Director

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