Montessori by BrightPath Barrhaven Child Care Centre

Montessori by BrightPath Barrhaven is located in the far north corner of the Mulligan Centre just off Woodroffe Avenue. Not far down the street from the Woodroffe Avenue and Fallowfield Road intersection, the centre is minutes away from its sister centre Montessori by Brightpath Fallowfield.

The centre offers 47 licensed child care spaces for 18-month to 6-year-olds. Drop off and pick up are quick and easy with ample parking in a large parking lot. The centre entrances are locked throughout the day and equipped with door codes to provide a safe and secure environment for children, staff and families.

Barrhaven is proud to be part of a family of award winning centres that have been providing exceptional care to families in the Barrhaven and Nepean areas since 2003. Our Montessori

Centre Programs

Toddler

Toddler (18 Months - 2.5 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 (2.5-5 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

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Centre Offerings

Parking
Qualified Educators
Yoga

Conveniently nestled amidst ample parking, our center ensures stress-free drop-offs and pickups for our valued families.

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

Ayenelem Ashene graduated with Early Childhood Educator (RECE) diploma from Algonquin College in Ottawa, Ontario and has over ten years of experience in the child care field. She worked for five years as the head teacher and assistant center director at Montessori by BrightPath Fallowfield and has been the centre director at Montessori by BrightPath Barrhaven since 2023.

Her favorite part of being a centre director is providing a safe and positive learning atmosphere and environment for

Portrait of the Montessori Director

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