BrightPath Millrise Child Care Centre

Get Enrollment Details Book a Tour

Our centre has been serving the community for decades and is located in a well-established and quiet residential neighbourhood in the southwest of Calgary. The centre can be easily accessed off Macleod Trail and is a block away from the old Shawnessy Golf Course entrance on James Mckevitt Road.

Licensed and accredited, the centre offers 100 spaces for child care for 12-month to 5-year olds and before and after school care for 6 to 10-year olds. The director has been with the centre since well before it was ever a BrightPath facility and the centre prides itself on the extremely long serving staff. They inspire a feeling of being part of an extended family and it shows in the many children that enter the centre as infants and stay until they age out of the program at age 10.

The centre

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

Kindergarten

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

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

Get More Info

Centre Offerings

Subsidy

Parking

Healthy Meals & Snacks

Qualified Educators

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.

Centre Director

Carmen Shahadat started her journey with BrightPath eight years ago, first as an educator in the toddler and infant room, then quickly transitioned to a management position as the Assistant Director, and is now excited to take the next step as the Centre Director of the BrightPath Millrise child care centre. She comes with an extensive experience in child care that spans over 14 years long.

Her favourite part about being a BrightPath Director is connecting and interacting with the children and

What our families think about BrightPath Millrise

"This daycare is a career mom's dream come true. The director, Judy does a phenomenal job running this daycare and the teachers are so genuine and truly care for the kids. I don't know how all the teachers know all the children's names and they seem to always have intuition if the kids are coming down with being sick or have a change in routine. It is extremely clean and the food is healthy with great international options keeping kids open minded for trying different foods. My four year old daughter gloats about the food. My usually fussy 12 month old son started reaching out for his teacher by the second day which made me feel so at ease."

Jennifer Setiawan

"BrightPath Millrise is exceptional. The staff are engaged, friendly, and professional. The Centre Director is accessible and has constant communication going out to parents. The App gives insight into what’s going on in your child’s day (sometimes with cute pictures!). Nutrition is a priority and there is a rotating menu of wholesome fresh food, not to mention the accommodations the Chef is willing to make for children with dietary restrictions. Our children truly enjoy being there and constantly come home with new skills and self-confidence. It really is a phenomenal centre."

Carly van der Ploeg

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.