BrightPath Waterdown Child Care Centre

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Located in the heart of Waterdown, BrightPath Waterdown is located right off Hamilton Street North between Rockhaven Lane and White Oak Drive, kitty-corner from Waterdown Memorial Park. Their private parking lot ensures ample parking for parents and key card access to the building provides a safe environment for the children.

This well-established centre has a licensed capacity of 83 spaces for children 8 weeks to 5 years old. They are a proud memberAffiliated Services for Children and Youth (ASCY)which provide quality services that contribute to the development and well-being of children and youth in the city of Hamilton.

Formerly known as Peekaboo Hamilton Street, BrightPath Waterdown has three very large outdoor areas each with synthetic grass. Each area is geared towards 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

Parking

Healthy Meals & Snacks

Qualified Educators

Yoga

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.

Our Yoga program enriches our preschool curriculum, fostering young minds and bodies for lifelong mental and physical well-being through fun, themed sessions.

Centre Director

Nicole Hayes graduated with a Diploma in Early Childhood Education from Sheridan College in 1997 and has been working in child care ever since. She joined the BrightPath team in September 2001 as a kindergarten educator, and over the years, has had the opportunity to work at several of our BrightPath locations and is now the Centre Director BrightPath Waterdown.

Nicole’s favorite part about being a BrightPath Director is going into the programs to visit the children, being greeted with smiles

What our families think about BrightPath Waterdown

"I was unsure of where to send my son but after visiting Brightpath I did not look any further! The classrooms are well equipped to entertain and teach the children and there is a large yard for them to play in. The staff are super friendly, even if they are not your child's educator they still know who your child is. Michelle's door is always open too as she works. Thank you to an awesome team for all the love and care you give to my children!"

Jennifer Faye Gilkes

"Fantastic facility! My little one joined BrightPath Waterdown this year and he absolutely loves it! The facility is professionally managed by Michelle, and the fellow employees, Julia and Amanda, make my son feel very welcomed every day. All the healthy food options are made fresh in-house every morning and nothing is preserved. The facility also utilizes a parent-child connective app called HiMama which allows you to receive pictures of your child’s daily activities, and you even receive a full daily report of what they ate, how much they ate, and how long they napped for right after pick-up; very informative! Lastly, the facility backs onto a large securely-gated play area of which the children can freely run around and let their abundant energy out. - The play area is split into three different sections to ensure that same-age range children play together. Overall we are very pleased with BrightPath Waterdown and would surely recommend the facility to anyone and everyone! 😁"

Purple Lily

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.