Welcome to The BridgeWay Bulletin! Reminders: Some locations are closed or moving outdoors at the end of June Some locations will be moving for July and August Please keep an eye on your centre’s schedule for details On this page: Program Spotlight Bring BridgeWay...
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The BridgeWay Bulletin – April 19-May 2, 2026
April 18, 2026
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Program Spotlight
Black Families Connect: Building Connection through Effective Dialogue
Join us for a session grounded in the core principles of effective communication. We will explore the practical goals of communication within the family, focusing on moving beyond just “talking” to ensuring you are truly understood.
Centre of Black Excellence
315 Bartley Bull Parkway, Brampton
Thursday, May 14, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Dinner provided (served at 5:30 PM), and child supervision is available.
Infant Feeding Support
Do you have questions about breastfeeding/chestfeeding, pumping, bottle feeding, formula feeding or combo feeding? Our Registered Lactation Consultant provides free infant feeding support at EarlyON Centres. Parents and caregivers with infants can drop in to ask questions and share concerns. Our lactation consultant will help guide you through your infant feeding goals. No pre-registation required – just drop in during the program time.
Brittany Glen EarlyON Centre
5632 Tenth Line West unit 1, Mississauga
Wednesday, April 22
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Gore Meadows EarlyON Centre
10100 The Gore Road, Brampton
Tuesday, April 28
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Heart Lake EarlyON Centre
180 Sandalwood Pkwy E unit 8c, Brampton
Tuesday, May 5
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Thank You Volunteers!
National Volunteer Week
It’s National Volunteer Week! We want to take this opportunity to thank our volunteers for all their hard work and support.
In the words of BridgeWay staff members:
There are no words that can express how grateful we are for having our volunteers on board. We look forward to the days when we need helping hands, from Music and Movement… to the busy potluck days, we know that we can count on you!
Community Corner
ErinoakKids
ErinoakKids supports children and families through a range of services, including speech‑language pathology.
Did you know? ErinoakKids visits EarlyON centres for ErinoakKids Clinician Visit! During this visit, a clinician will be available to discuss communication milestones, answer general questions, and share resources such as the “Look What I Can Do” guide which provides easy, fun ideas to support speech and language growth.
Check with a staff member to see when and where a clinician will be visiting next!
Recent News
The BridgeWay Bulletin – May 31-June 13, 2026
Welcome to The BridgeWay Bulletin! Reminder: Some sites may be closed or moving outdoors at the end of June. Please check your centre’s schedule for details. On this page: Program Spotlight Bring BridgeWay Home Community Corner Program Spotlight School Here I Come!...
The BridgeWay Bulletin – May 17-30, 2026
Welcome to The BridgeWay Bulletin! On this page: Program Spotlight Bring BridgeWay Home Community Corner Program Spotlight Outdoor Programs Play in the Park Nature is our playground! During Play in the Park, we bring the fun to a local community park. Come meet us to...
The BridgeWay Bulletin – May 3-16, 2026
Welcome to The BridgeWay Bulletin! May Closures Wednesday, May 6: All centres are closed during the day. Evening programs will open at 5:00 PM. Family Kitchen Online is cancelled on May 6, but Healthy Start Online will continue as schedule. Saturday, May 16: Brittany...
The BridgeWay Bulletin – April 5-18, 2026
Welcome to The BridgeWay Bulletin! On this page: Program Spotlight Bring BridgeWay Home Community Corner Program Spotlight Child Development Chat Join our EarlyON Resource Consultant and EarlyON Facilitator for Child Development Chats! In each session, we’ll share...
Play Ideas
Staff Book Picks: Our Favourite Books to Read with Kids!
Books are a wonderful way for children to connect with the world, use their problem solving skills and, of course, develop literacy skills. We asked BridgeWay staff members to spotlight their favourite book and tell us why they enjoy reading this book with kids. Watch...
All About Play Dough! Play Dough Activities and Why it’s Beneficial to Children
Play dough has been a favourite toy for generations of children – and it’s easy to see why! Not only is it fun to squish, squeeze and mould, but there are countless ways you can play with this timeless and versatile toy! On this page, you’ll find some simple play...
17 Heartwarming Children’s Books by Indigenous Authors & Illustrators
BridgeWay staff have read and reflected on some children's books by Indigenous authors and/or illustrators. Below is a list of books and what stood out to each staff member as they read through the story on their own or with children and families. We hope you enjoy...
LGBTQ2S+ Books for Children Birth to 6 Years
We’ve put together a list of books celebrating LGBTQ2S+ children and families! These books are perfect for children with queer parents/caregivers to see families like theirs, for children to see themselves and their peers, and for everyone to learn about and celebrate...
7 Children’s Books Celebrating Asian Authors, Stories and Cultures
Picture books are a great way for children to learn about cultures as well as celebrate themselves and their family. These 7 books are written by authors of Asian descent with themes we can all relate to – feeling loved and connected, showing love and of course loving...