BrightPath Sandalwood Child Care Centre

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BrightPath Sandalwood is located in the Sandalwood Place shopping plaza across the street from the Loafer’s Lake park space and Cyril Clark Library and can be accessed by Conestoga Drive or Sandalwood Parkway East. The centre shares a large parking lot with other tenants for parent drop off and pick up. To ensure a safe and secure environment, the centre is furnished with keycode entry at the front doors.

With a licensed capacity of 148 children from 6 weeks to 6 years old, this 9,000 square foot facility offers lots of room to learn and grow. The 2016 Adaptation ofRaising the Barin Peel engages child care and early years professionals in ongoing reflection and critical thinking to enhance quality in programs. This 2016 Adaptation fosters relationship-building and is based upon the

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

Natural Playground

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.

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

Centre Director

Micaela started working in child care in 2002 as classroom assistant for Peekaboo (now BrightPath). In 2003, she graduated from Sheridan College with her Early Childhood Education diploma. Micaela moved into the Centre Director position in late 2003 and has been loving it ever since.

Micaela’s favourite part about being a Centre Director is building amazing relationships with the children and their families. She enjoys working with the children and watching their development as they grow

What our families think about BrightPath Sandalwood

"It’s tough having to go to work and leave your child. I was heart broken the first day day leaving my daughter at the centre! At pick up on her very first day I saw how happy she was!! She didn’t want to leave! She was so excited to get up the next day to go to daycare! A big thank you to Chelsea, Radica and Linda who made my little girl feel so special and have soooo much fun on a daily basis! She loved going and in turn that made me feel secure and confidant while at work, knowing she was safe, loved, cared for and having a great time!! Keep up the great work girls and thank you again!! We will never forget and will always cherish you all and the memories you gave my precious little girl!!"

Jen Ferr

"I was a student at Brightpath and my mentor was Sabrina in toddler 3 she was an amazing mentor. She was a perfect example for me to watch and see as a guidance once I complete my ECE. She treated every child with love and care as if they were her own. She ensured their well-being, belonging, expression, and engagement in every experience. I loved the dynamic that the staff in the class had there communication was beyond expectations. I also noticed throughout the entire centre the joy and smiles of each and every staff who were all very kind, friendly, and helpful. Micaela is an amazing supervisor and she was also a great support throughout my placement experience."

Sabrina Nerb

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.