BrightPath Southwood Child Care Centre

Our centre is situated on Elbow Drive, kitty-corner from the Southwood United Church and easily reached from main roads such as Southland Drive or Anderson Road. The centre is licensed and accredited and offers 80 child care spaces for 19-months to 6-year olds.

Highly committed to literacy and instilling a love of reading, the centre has created its own little onsite library that allows children to borrow books and share those they have loved with others. Starting at the preschool age-group, the children are also taken on regular trips to the local Southwood Library to partake in sessions held there as well as to borrow books.

Located close to community parks and schools, the centre often makes use of green spaces and playgrounds at the Southwood Community Association, St. Stephen School

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.

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
Kindergarten

Kindergarten

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

From Our Families

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Centre Offerings

Parking
Healthy Meals & Snacks
Qualified Educators
Tuition Assistance

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

Centre Director

Arlyn Aves has dedicated over a decade to nurturing young minds at BrightPath Southwood, following five fruitful years of teaching in the Philippines. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, specializing in Social Studies, reflecting her deep-rooted passion for education and community engagement.Arlyn finds immense joy in her daily interactions at BrightPath, where the smiles and developmental strides of the children serve as her greatest rewards. She takes pride in building

Portrait of the BrightPath Southwood  Director

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