BrightPath Barrie Child Care Centre

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Previously known as Peekaboo Mapleview 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.

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

Subsidy

Music

Parking

Healthy Meals & Snacks

Qualified Educators

Yoga

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

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.

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,

What our families think about BrightPath Barrie

"I would like to share my experience with Peekaboo Mapleview; with special mention to Stephanie, Ashley and Debra for their kindness, compassion & patience with my daughter (and myself) over the last year. Beginning at Peekaboo was easier than I had ever imagined, their communication is excellent, and the VOI was especially comforting while I was at work. It was amazing to see the ladies working non-stop with the kids each day, and I am astonished at their energy. On the drive home each day, it was evident that my daughter had learned something new, and had a blast doing so… She looked forward to every single day, and misses them dearly since our move. I recommend this centre to everyone, as I firmly believe it is a FUN and SAFE environment for a Toddler or Preschooler."

Ronda Jalbert

"Our son attends BrightPath full-time. His initial transition into the centre after being with me for his first 13 months was difficult, to say the least. The staff took the time to provide me with the assurance I needed to feel comfortable and confident in leaving him. They welcomed me to drop in if I felt the need to do so, sent me pictures, and gave him what he needed to feel secure in his new environment. It took a few weeks and he started to love going to daycare. Now he walks in like he owns the place! The relationships he’s made with the staff and the other children in the centre nurture his confidence, competence and curiosity! BrightPath is an environment where children experience a sense of belonging, expression, engagement and well-being and that is exactly how learning happens!"

Nicole Matson

Award-Winning Culture

We’re proud to be recognized as a 2025 Winner for the Culture at Work Award and the 2024 Winner of the Kudos Culture Leader Award. We strive every day to provide top-level support to our staff at over 250 daycare locations throughout the United States and Canada.