BrightPath Barrie Child Care Centre

Our daycare is focused on planting and growing our own natural elements both inside and outside of our daycare. This allows children to learn and discover nature and the world around them. Our daycare’s gym allows us freedom even during inclement weather days. We promote children’s independence and foster a love of learning in each and every child that walks through our daycare's doors.

Located in the south end of Barrie, BrightPath Barrie is situated in a plaza near the corner of Veterans Drive and Mapleview Drive, just minutes away from Highway 400 making it highly convenient for drop off and pick up. The centre has a large parking lot with attached sidewalks and secure front door complete with key code entry and the playground has a padlock gate.

Our daycare is licensed to accommodate

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

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

Toddler (18 Months - 2.5 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
Pre-Schooler

Preschool (2.5-5 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

Music
Parking
Healthy Meals & Snacks
Qualified Educators
Yoga
Tuition Assistance

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.

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 Yoga program enriches our preschool curriculum, fostering young minds and bodies for lifelong mental and physical well-being through fun, themed sessions.

Our Centre Directors can provide more information regarding financial assistance and they can assist you with the process as well.

Centre Director

Debbie Harlow began her career in early childhood education after graduating in 1994 with her early childhood education diploma from Seneca College. Over the years, she has worked in a variety of roles within the field, both in the classroom and in leadership. While raising her family and helping build and manage several family-run businesses, Debbie remained connected to her passion for early learning, returning to the field whenever possible.

Now as centre director at BrightPath Barrie,

Portrait of the BrightPath Barrie  Director

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