As a childcare Educator, I have always thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to be outside with the children. It was a time to not only get fresh air, but to experience that our entire learning environment grew larger. There was more to explore. Children felt free and relaxed and I know I enjoyed this time as […]
One of our Education Coaches, Sharon Pauwels, had the opportunity to take part in the Talent Exchange Program (TEP) with Busy Bees Australia, our sister company. Read about Sharon’s experience working with the team at Busy Bees Australia and what she gained from her trip to Australia: Throughout the past year, I have been on […]
During the Halloween season in Canada, over 82,000 tonnes of pumpkins are grown and produced each fall. The majority of these pumpkins end up in landfills or going to waste by early November. However, using some imagination and creativity, Deena Billings, Head of Quality, at Busy Bees, has several ways we can reduce this number. […]
Making decisions regarding care for your child can be daunting and overwhelming. Choosing the right quality childcare that meets the needs and values of your family requires time, energy and research into your options. Nannies may be an option that some parents consider, alongside daycare and preschool. It is important to consider the value of […]
Guilt. It’s such a common emotion in parents; so much that it even has its own hashtag [#momguilt]. Mom guilt is a word I keep hearing amongst my friends, and a word I feel we should not be using! Good parents, from all walks of life, are feeling bad about the life they are providing […]
As parents and caregivers, one of our most important jobs is to help our children learn and grow. Teaching our children about social justice is not only an essential part of their developmental journey, but it is also an important part of creating a society where everyone feels welcome and valued. Children who learn to […]
Yesterday was Pink Shirt Day. This day was started after some grade nine students came together to support a peer who was being bullied for wearing a pink shirt. The first step to stop bullying is to recognize it. “When someone says or does something unintentionally hurtful and they only do it once, that is not nice.” […]
By: Andrea Holwegner, Registered Dietitian Being the parent or caregiver of a picky eater is tough. You want to expand their pallet but any food that isn’t on your child’s exclusive list of favourites tends to be rejected outright. Mealtime and snack time become stressful and you are likely worried that your little one isn’t […]
As parents, we are constantly walking a fine line. On one hand we want to use our words to build our children up and empower them to grow into a confident and self-aware person. On the other, if we regularly praise the wrong things or communicate praise in the wrong way, we run the risk […]
By Bobbi Jo Gaetz, B.Ed, M.Ed, R.Psych. What we all want for our children is for them to be happy, confident, and independent. We want to raise individuals who will speak up when needed but to know when to listen and be quiet. Becoming confident takes practice! It does not always come naturally. Some are […]
Our award-winning curriculum was formed through in-depth research into early childhood learning and development. A blend of play-based (Frog Street) and child-led (Emergent) curriculums, all activities are hands-on, child-guided and exceed provincial early learning frameworks.
Our dedicated and passionate early childhood educators deliver an innovative, engaging and proven curriculum that ignites a love of learning and inspires and encourages individuality in every BrightPath child. Their nurturing and attentive approach offers each child a home-away-from-home experience.
Two-way communication is important. Monthly newsletters, curriculum nights, parent interviews, open houses and our proprietary app (BrightPath Connect™) are designed to increase the interaction between our centres and families.
Children need nutrition to grow in both mind and body. Believing that food choices throughout childhood fuel life long eating habits, our menu is crafted by a Registered Nutritionist and prepared in-house daily and reflects those beliefs.
Our award-winning curriculum was formed through in-depth research into early childhood learning and development. A blend of play-based (Frog Street) and child-led (Emergent) curriculums, all activities are hands-on, child-guided and exceed provincial early learning frameworks.
Our dedicated and passionate early childhood educators deliver an innovative, engaging and proven curriculum that ignites a love of learning and inspires and encourages individuality in every BrightPath child. Their nurturing and attentive approach offers each child a home-away-from-home experience.
Two-way communication is important. Monthly newsletters, curriculum nights, parent interviews, open houses and our proprietary app (BrightPath Connect™) are designed to increase the interaction between our centres and families.
Children need nutrition to grow in both mind and body. Believing that food choices throughout childhood fuel life long eating habits, our menu is crafted by a Registered Nutritionist and prepared in-house daily and reflects those beliefs.
