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At Brilliant Beginnings we believe your child’s first years of life are the foundation for future learning.

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RELATIONSHIPS MATTER

Nurturing relationships build neural connections, setting a solid foundation for healthy brain development. Our programs and services offer opportunities to engage, learn, and grow together.

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EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES

Our programs and support services are grounded in research and best practices in early childhood development and learning.

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FAMILIES NEED COMMUNITY

Healthy parenting includes building community and accessing support when needed. We are here to support families in this early stage of the parenting journey.

Locally owned and operated since 2007, Brilliant Beginnings provides high-quality early learning programs for young children and their families.

Our curriculum teaches theme- based concepts through engaging activities using music, guided play, and sensory exploration.

As your child grows, our program evolves—beginning with parent-baby interaction, eventually transitioning your child into independent learners! Everything at Brilliant Beginnings is carefully designed to support your toddler’s social development, direction-following, language and literacy development, and creative learning.

Each class is thoughtfully designed to nurture early development and enrich learning—far beyond a simple play experience. And the best part is all of it is super fun!

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Our Philosophy

We believe that healthy relationships provide a strong start to lifelong learning! We provide services to support bonding, learning, and growing together.

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BABIES (4-12m)

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Engage your baby and build your village!

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TODDLERS & PRESCHOOLERS

Research-based learning programs for your early learner!

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PARENTING SUPPORT

Workshops and support for parents and caregivers.

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  • "I've taken my toddler to several classes and activities around town, and Brilliant Beginnings stands out as my and my son's favorite. The richness and variety of activities in each class, the high quality presentation and background of the class leaders, and the thoughtful structure of the classes are excellent, and there's a comfortable bond with other parents who value these same things. I recommend Brilliant Beginnings to anyone I know with small children, and recommend them to you, too."

    Dave & Benny

  • "I have been taking Bright Babies with my daughter since she was 4 months old and we both love this class. It’s amazing to watch her grow and interact more each class, both with me and the other babies. I enjoy t he cute themes and meeting other moms as well. So happy we found this place!"

    Nicole Q.

  • "We're so happy we found Brilliant Beginnings. My toddler loves this class. The songs are catchy and easy to pick up; so catchy that he sings them at home, too! He is always so proud of the crafts he makes in class and loves playing with the sensory bins. It's also a great opportunity for him to socialize with other kids. Every Monday, he asks if it's time for class yet. We can't wait for the next session!"

    Erin M.

  • "These classes have been exceptional for teaching my daughter the skills to open up and interact with others in a safe, clean and enjoyable environment. The amount of thought and creativity that goes into each song, dance, costume, craft and play time amazes me every week. We’ve been going to these classes for almost 6 months and we love them. Thank you to the brilliant team for building such a great place for kids to learn and grow."

    Tanis W.

  • "We love this class. My toddler loves the mix of songs and free play. I love that they change themes weekly and the thoughtfulness, creativity & age appropriateness to keep toddlers entertained! Would highly recommend to anyone with little ones."

    Rebecca M.

  • "Brilliant Beginnings is nothing short of brilliant! This is early literacy development at its finest. The teachers are wonderful, the classes are awesome. My child loves it. Highly Recommend."

    Monica P.

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THANK YOU CALGARY!

We are proud to announce that Brilliant Beginnings has been voted as the Best Program for Toddlers in this year’s Calgary’s Child Parents’ Choice Awards. Readers were invited to vote online for their family favourites and the response was phenomenal! Thank you to everyone who voted!