BrightPath McKenzie Towne Child Care Centre

Located on the edge of the neighbourhood, at the corner of McKenzie Towne Boulevard and 52nd Street behind the McKenzie Towne Sobeys, the centre offers ample parking and good access to parents dropping off and picking up their children.

At 286 fully licensed and accredited spaces, the centre is one of the largest of the BrightPath group. Offering child care to 6-week to 5-year olds and before and after school care to 6 to 12-year olds, the centre features many unique amenities across its three floors. With a ground-level entrance and an elevator, it allows for easy accessibility to strollers and wheelchairs. The large kitchen prepares daily meals and snacks fresh onsite. The outdoor play yards are divided by age group and provide age-appropriate learning materials and space to run off

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 (3-4 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
Kindergarten

Kindergarten

Our program focuses on play-based learning, literacy enhancement, and our adaptive curriculum promotes independence and academic readiness.

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

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Centre Offerings

Subsidy
Parking
Healthy Meals & Snacks
Qualified Educators
Natural Playground

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

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.

Explore and learn with our natural playgrounds, where adventure meets education in a landscape of fun.

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Centre Director

Heather obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and then got her Early Childhood Education Diploma. She began her career in Early Childhood Education in Thunder Bay, Ontario, then moved to Calgary. She has worked with BrightPath since 2007 and has now been with the company for over 12 years.

Her favourite part about being a centre director at BrightPath is getting to interact with the children throughout the day.

Heather is married with two young children. In her spare time, she dabbles in

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What our families think about BrightPath McKenzie Towne

"This is hands down one of the best daycares and early childhood development centers in Calgary. The level of care is unmatched anywhere else and our daughter has grown and learned so much in less than a year. Her vocabulary and reading have increased exponentially because of their 'early readers' program. She went from needing my wife or I to translate for her to being able to hold full conversation with friends and family. She is able to read pre K books on her own with little assistance, recognizes numbers and letters, and can spell simple words as well as her name. All before turning 4. I am certain she would not be this far along in her cognitive skills if it were not for Brightpath and their dedicated staff. Highly recommended and wish there was a 6th star that could be added to the review."
Tyler Foley
"Our son did daycare and kindergarten here and enjoyed every minute of it. When he went to grade one we left Brightpath and tried a different aftercare nearby. The experience was very unpleasant . At the start of grade three we chose to bring him back to Brightpath and it was the best thing we have ever done. It costs a bit more but the benefits we are seeing justify the costs. I would definitely recommend BrightPath."
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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.

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