About Us 

OUR APPROACH

At Brilliant Beginnings we believe your child’s first years of life are the foundation for future learning. We also know that parents have the challenging and rewarding responsibility of choosing and shaping these formative years.

In order to support this important time of development, we provide a variety of research-based programs and services for your family that reinforce the importance of parent-child interaction on children’s cognitive, emotional and social development. Our connection-based philosophy is offered through parented classes, parenting support and education, public education and research specific to children under 4 years of age.

OUR HISTORY

Brilliant Beginnings was founded by Melanie Olorenshaw, M.Sc (Applied Psychology), in 2007 to provide a variety of services to families with young children in the Calgary area. Melanie had a vision to develop a sensory-based, language rich, active-learning program for parents and children to learn and grow together. She also believed that parents needed support, and Brilliant Beginnings could provide that education. Not long after opening, Brilliant Beginnings expanded into multiple locations and is currently operating in Silver Springs, Marda Loop, and Aspen.

Over the years, Brilliant Beginnings’ curriculum has been enjoyed by thousands of families and won numerous awards for Best Parented Playgroup and Best Parent Support in Calgary.

Brilliant Beginnings’ is facilitated by an amazing group of teachers who love early childhood and working with families in these early formative years.  We are excited to share the initial journey of parenthood with our families in a fun, educational environment.

OUR BRILLIANT BEGINNINGS' TEACHERS

  • A woman with long, wavy blonde hair and blue eyes smiling in a restaurant or café with a black and white mural in the background.

    Ms. Melanie

  • A woman with long black hair wearing a maroon blazer and a black top, smiling slightly, standing against a plain light-colored background.

    Ms. Amy

  • Close-up of a woman with dark hair and a big smile, wearing a denim shirt, with a butterfly and floral pattern background.

    Ms. Sheri

  • A smiling woman with blonde curly hair wearing an orange top outdoors on a sunny day.

    Ms. Jessica

  • A woman with short blond hair, glasses, and a black dress with white polka dots, standing in front of a blue textured wall, smiling at the camera.

    Ms. Maegen

  • Close-up photo of a smiling person with short brown hair styled in a spiked manner, wearing a dark green sweater and a delicate chain necklace, standing against a plain light-colored background.

    Ms. Jess

  • A woman with long brown hair smiling, wearing a green shirt and a necklace, standing against a plain white background.

    Ms. Kaila

  • A woman with shoulder-length gray hair, glasses, and pearl earrings smiling outdoors in front of a blooming tree with pink flowers and a blue sky.

    Ms. Stefanie