BrightPath Acadia Child Care Centre
Situated on the corner of Acadia and Fairmount Drive and across the street from Lord Beaverbrook High School and the Acadia Aquatic & Fitness Centre, BrightPath Acadia is located in the heart of the neighbourhood. Easily accessible by major thoroughfares such as Southland, Heritage and Fairmount Drive as well as Macleod Trail, it provides tremendous convenience for parents picking up and dropping off children.
Acadia is fully licensed and accredited and offers care to children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. At a capacity of only 71 spots, the centre offers an intimate, warm and home-like feeling, providing a home away from home for its enrolled children.
Outdoor playtime is spent in play yards that are divided by age groups and stocked with age-appropriate materials and toys that enhance and
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236 Acadia Drive SE Calgary, AB T2J 0A5
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Open 6:45 a.m. - 6 p.m.
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Call for Enrollment:
888.808.2252
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acadia@brightpathkids.comSend us an email
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Licensed for 71 children
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Centre Programs
Our age-specific programs provide enriching experiences tailored to each stage of early development. Click on the program below to learn more information.
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 (3-5 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
From Our Families
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Centre Offerings
Parking
Healthy Meals & Snacks
Qualified Educators
Tuition Assistance
Conveniently nestled amidst ample parking, our center ensures stress-free drop-offs and pickups for our valued families.
We support children’s healthy growth by providing nutritious, scratch-made meals developed with guidance from a Registered Dietitian. Our menu uses fresh, often local ingredients, rotates every four weeks, and changes seasonally for variety. Centres are nut-free, and the team works closely with families to accommodate allergies, sensitivities, and cultural or medical dietary needs.
Our educators are passionate about delivering early years education that empowers and inspires children to create their futures.
Our Centre Directors can provide more information regarding financial assistance and they can assist you with the process as well.
