BrightPath Lawrence Avenue Child Care Centre

"I cannot even list how much my daughter learned from the staff and teachers. Everyday, she would come home with a story, song or craft that was taught. BrightPath became part of our family. They sent communication and photo updates everyday!" - Heather Burger
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Discover BrightPath Lawrence Avenue in Kelowna, BC, conveniently located near Highway 97 (Harvey Avenue) and Gordon Drive. Our center, situated just two blocks west of the Apple Bowl Stadium along Bernard Avenue and Lakeview Street, offers exceptional daycare and child care services.With 140 fully licensed spaces catering to children aged 6 weeks to 5 years old, as well as before and after-school care for kids aged 6 to 12 years, our center provides comprehensive child care options.Our team of dedicated early childhood educators, all ASQ trained, ensures that each child's developmental journey is carefully observed and documented. We're committed to monitoring

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 - 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
Pre-Schooler

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
Before & After School Care

Before & After School Care (5-12 Years)

Our school-age program supports children’s continued learning and social development through before- and after-school care. With homework help, enrichment activities, and recreational play, children have a safe and engaging environment to continue their growth.

Key Focus Areas:

  • Providing structured and free-choice learning experiences
  • Supporting homework completion and academic development
  • Encouraging teamwork, leadership, and character-building
  • Engaging in hands-on STEM, arts, and physical 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

Leanne Elmer has worked in the child care field for over 30 years, BrightPath over 20 years, and joined BrightPath Lawrence Avenue in 2025. She brings to this role over 20 years of experience as a center director, as well as her Early Childhood Education degree with an infant and toddler specialization.

Her favorite part of being a director is being able to watch and help the children grown to become well-adjusted people, and to be able to support families through their childcare journey.

Portrait of the BrightPath Lawrence Avenue  Director

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