BrightPath Woodlands Child Care Centre

Our centre is located on the corner of Woodpark Boulevard and Woodstock Road with the centre easily accessed on the way to Anderson Road and out of the residential communities.

The centre is licensed and accredited with 94 spaces for child care for children under 12 months to 5 years and before and after school care for those aged 6 to 12 years. With many long-term staff in residence, everyone is afforded a warm welcome at the centre. When walking through the doors you can feel the love extended to the attending children and their families. The team is passionate and shares experiences regularly, to learn from and to inspire each other in their daily work.

BrightPath Woodlands works closely with its parent group to provide learning sessions to their children. Parents are encouraged to

Centre Programs

Infant

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

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 (3-4 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

Kindergarten

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

Before & After School Care

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

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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

Ritu Kumaria’s favorite part about being a Center Director at BrightPath Woodlands is contributing to the growth of each child that joins the daycare center. Helping each child learn and grow is the most fulfilling part of her job. She thrives in building strong relationships with the children, families, and staff, as she believes trust is a key aspect of quality care.

What our families think about BrightPath Woodlands

"feel special and one of a kind! The food is made fresh everyday. It always smells delicious in the mornings! Great menu that changes weekly. Maribeth, the director is very approachable and incredibly accommodating in terms of working with the families to create a smooth, safe and reassuring environment. Thank you Woodlands Brightpath for everything you do for our family! Keep up the great work!"
Lisa Yooun
"All the childcare workers are so warm and inviting, they always do their best to make sure our little one is comfortable and taken care of. As new parents going through our first childcare experience - Brightpath Woodlands has put our whole family at ease while we go through our transition to dual working parents. Very happy with our decision!!"
Leigh Murphy
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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.

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If you are scheduling a virtual tour, our team will reach out prior to your time to provide you with the Zoom meeting link.

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