BrightPath Rutherford Child Care Centre

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BrightPath Rutherford is situated on the corner of Westburne Drive and Rutherford Road beside the 7-Eleven, just down the road from the Keele Street and Rutherford Road intersection. Located across the street from the Rutherford GO station and minutes from Highway 407, this centre is a favourite among commuting parents and the large parking lot uncomplicates drop off and pick up.

With large windows, the centre has a warm and inviting atmosphere and long-term staff are like family to the children in attendance, watching them learn and grow through each milestone. BrightPath Rutherford offers 160 licensed spaces for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. The centre’s outdoor space features three large playgrounds, each targeted at developmentally appropriate stages for each age group; one with a climber, one with a bike path and one with toddler-themed toys like water and sand tables. When the children cannot play outside due to inclement weather, they have an indoor rec room to expand their imaginations and work off excess energy.

2077 Rutherford Rd Vaughan, ON L4K 5T6
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Open 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Call for Enrollment: 888.808.2252
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Licensed for 160 children

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

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

Debbie graduated with a Diploma in Early Childhood Education from Seneca College in 2020 and has worked in the child care industry for over 12 years. She has a Bachelor of Science degree from York University, a Montessori Teacher Diploma from Associate Montessori International, and is enrolled in Yorkville University's part-time Master of Education program.

Debbie’s favourite part about being a Centre Director at BrightPath Rutherford is contributing to the growth of each child that joins the

What our families think about BrightPath Rutherford

"Staff are very friendly and accommodating. Treat my child like their own. Admin was very approachable and easy to reach. Daughter loves going there, she learns a lot there. Highly recommend Alison, Brian, Noah, Amanda and Ms Zara are the absolute best. My daughter adores them all and will be sad to leave next sept to go to JK."

Trish Parker

"Staff is fantastic!- Friendly, caring and approachable. Our daughter has been going to Brightpath since she was one, and she loves it! She learns a lot. They have a great curriculum. Staff is very responsive to concerns or questions. We will be very sad to leave when she moves onto Jr Kindergarten next September."

David Johnson

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.