Early Childhood & Family Development Consultant
Child Development & Family Support | Workshops & Online Services
The early years are a meaningful time, but they can also feel overwhelming for parents, families, and early childhood educators as they navigate behaviour, routines, communication, and child development.
At Bright Beginning by Siena, I offer calm, practical, and supportive guidance to help you better understand your child and feel more confident in your everyday care—whether at home, in childcare settings, or in dayhome and daycare environments.
This is a peaceful space where you are supported with respect,understanding, and real-life strategies that can be applied in everyday moments.
Whether you are a parent, educator, caregiver, or childcare provider, I am here to support you on your journey.
When you are ready, I am here to help.
I’m Siena Lusterio, a Certified Early Childhood Educator (ECE), Family Development Consultant, and founder of Bright Beginning by Siena.
I have over 15 years of experience supporting children and families in home-based care and early learning environments. My journey began in 2006 in Europe, including experience in the Netherlands and Belgium, as an au pair. This was followed by hands-on childcare experience supporting young children in daily routines, behaviour guidance, and emotional development.
In 2018, I became a Certified Early Childhood Educator in Canada and have worked as a Lead Educator in daycare and early learning settings with infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children.
My experience includes mentoring practicum students, collaborating with educators, and supporting families with child development, behaviour guidance, and inclusive learning needs.
My focus is on helping parents, educators, and students feel confident in supporting children’s development in everyday life.
At Bright Beginning by Siena, I provide practical guidance on child behaviour, communication, emotional development, and early learning.
I also support inclusive approaches for children who may need additional learning or behavioural support, working alongside families and educators to support their growth and participation.
I provide support for:
My support focuses on everyday child development, behaviour, routines, communication, and
early learning.
I also provide online support for families and professionals in Canada and internationally.
My approach is relationship-based, practical, and respectful. I believe young children do best when the adults around them feel supported, confident, and understood.
I focus on the early years by helping families and educators navigate everyday moments — including routines, behaviour, and emotional development. I offer guidance that is calm, clear,and easy to apply in daily life.
As a Certified Early Childhood Educator, I bring hands-on experience working closely with young children and supporting their individual developmental needs in real-life settings.
My role is to guide and support you — not to judge or diagnose. I help you better understand your child, respond with confidence, and create a nurturing environment at home or in your care.
Every family and educator is unique. I take the time to listen and provide guidance that feels practical, comfortable, and suited to your situation.
I support young children by supporting the adults who care for them. When parents, caregivers, and educators feel confident and informed, children benefit from calmer, more responsive environments.
Through coaching and developmental guidance, I support you to:
My focus is on everyday moments — play, routines, transitions, rest, and connection — where meaningful development naturally happens.
Parent coaching provides guidance, reassurance, and practical strategies to help you better understand your child and feel more confident in your caregiving role.
Through personalized coaching, I support you to:
A complimentary online call to discuss your child, family concerns, or educator support needs.
We explore challenges, questions, and whether my services are the right fit for you.
Personalized online coaching for parents of infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children.
Support includes:
Coaching and consultation for early childhood educators and practicum students.
Focus includes:
Support for families and educators to better understand and navigate Individualized Education
Plans.
Includes:
Support for children with diverse learning and developmental needs.
This may include:
Practical tools to support everyday parenting and early childhood understanding, including:
Educational workshops for families and educators on topics such as:
Support for preschool-aged children preparing for daycare or kindergarten.
Includes:
Continued coaching for families or educators who need consistent support over time.
This allows for ongoing guidance, follow-up strategies, and personalized support based on
evolving needs
Support for families raising children in multilingual and multicultural environments, or adjusting to new cultural and childcare systems in Canada and internationally.
This service focuses on supporting children’s early communication and development through everyday routines, play, and meaningful interactions with parents and caregivers.
This includes:
This service is focused on developmental and communication support for early childhood, and is not language instruction, translation, or academic tutoring.
I also support children with diverse learning and developmental needs, including additional support needs related to communication, behaviour, and development.
For international families, communication can also be arranged through WhatsApp, Viber, or Signal for scheduling and coordination if needed.
I am based in Calgary, Alberta (Mountain Time – MST/MDT), so session times are scheduled according to this time zone.
After this, I will guide you to the most suitable service for your situation. Once you choose a session or package, you will complete payment and receive confirmation of your booking.
Before your session, you may complete a short intake form to help me better understand your child’s routines and challenges.
Each session is a calm and supportive conversation where we explore your child’s needs, behaviour, routines, and development. I will listen, ask questions, and provide clear, practical strategies that you can use immediately at home or in your childcare setting.
After your session, you will leave with simple steps and tools you can apply right away. Ongoing support is available if you would like continued guidance.
Availability depends on open time slots, but I do my best to accommodate families as soon as possible.
For services accessed through funding or external programs, timelines may vary. In these cases, please speak with your case manager for approval and next steps.
My approach is calm, practical, and focused on real-life situations. I provide simple, realistic strategies that parents and educators can apply immediately—not theory or complicated programs.
With hands-on experience as an Early Childhood Educator (ECE) in both local and international early learning settings, I understand what children and families experience in real life—not just theory.
My support focuses on simple, practical strategies that help parents and educators feel more confident in daily routines, behaviour, communication, and child development.
A free 30-minute discovery call is offered before booking to help determine the most suitable service for your needs.
Late cancellations or missed appointments may be charged in full, as that time is reserved specifically for you.
If you need to reschedule, please contact me as soon as possible, and I will do my best to find a new suitable time.
Rescheduling requests made at least 24 hours in advance can usually be accommodated without issue.
My focus is on child development, behaviour, routines, emotional regulation, and practical strategies for everyday life.
Your privacy and trust are very important. Information is only shared if you explicitly request it, or if you provide written permission for collaboration with other professionals or supports.
In rare cases where there is a legal or safety obligation, disclosure may be required as per applicable laws and professional guidelines.
For Canadian families accessing supports through government or agency funding, please consult your case manager or funding coordinator to confirm eligibility and approval steps.
You are also welcome to contact me directly if you need assistance understanding the process or available service options.
“Siena brings a calm, thoughtful presence to everything she does. Her understanding of infant and toddler development is clear, and she supports families with kindness and
respect. She truly listens.”
“Working alongside Siena at UBC, I saw her deep care for children and families. She approaches her work with professionalism, empathy, and strong knowledge of inclusive early childhood practice.”
“Even from afar, Siena’s guidance felt supportive and reassuring. Her advice was practical and respectful of our family values. We felt understood, not judged.”
“Siena demonstrates a strong foundation in early childhood education and a genuine commitment to reflective, inclusive practice. Her work shows care, professionalism, and respect for families.”
“As a parent navigating childcare decisions in Calgary, I appreciated Siena’s calm and thoughtful support. She helped me feel more confident and less overwhelmed.”
“Siena has a natural way of connecting with parents. She offers guidance that feels human, realistic, and grounded in real experience with young children.”
“I’ve worked with Ms Siena and she’s incredibly hands-on, knowledgeable, and always helpful to colleagues. I’ve seen her handle childcare situations with calm skill. She’s a real asset.”
“My kids loves Sienna from the moment my kids met her specially my youngest who’s got fear of strangers. Siena showed compassion, understanding and caring for my kids and learned each of their characteristics to help fi nd their trust and comfort under her care so I don’t have to worry much as a mother. I highly recommend Siena for any family who’s looking for a trusty individual.”
“I found Bright Beginning by Siena from a Facebook group. Siena is very supportive and understanding, especially for parents with autistic children. Highly recommend.”
“I have had the privilege of working with her and working with her has been such a great experience I’ve learned so much from her approach with both children and parents. She is patient, knowledgeable, and truly cares about families. I highly recommend her coaching services to anyone looking for guidance and support.”
“Very professional service, Siena knows how to connect with young children and off ered invaluable tips and guidance with our son.”
“I’m very thankful to Bright Beginning by Siena for supporting my child’s progress.”
“Amazing support for our family.”
“I have know Siena for years and have always been inspired by her nurturing and compassionate nature as an Early Childhood Educator. She is incredibly professional, patient, creative , dedicated and truly passionate about early childhood development”
“Siena was one of the educators at our child’s daycare, and we are very grateful for the care and support she provided. She is a warm, patient, and thoughtful educator who truly cares about the children she works with.
She created a nurturing environment where children felt safe, supported, and encouraged to explore and learn. We also appreciated how she communicated with families and shared meaningful observations about the children’s development.
It is wonderful to see her continuing her passion for supporting families and educators through Bright Beginning by Siena. I’m sure many families will benefi t from her knowledge and dedication to child”
“I learned so much from Siena’s approach to early childhood practice. She explained strategies in a simple and practical way, especially around transitions and supporting children’s emotions. Her mentorship helped me grow professionally.”
“I really appreciate Siena as a teacher. She is kind, helpful, and always willing to give guidance when needed.”
Practical resources supporting inclusion and belonging in early learning environments.
ACT – Autism Community Training. Free and low-cost training and resources for inclusive and neurodiversity-affirming care.
Support and resources for family child care providers and early childhood professionals.
Developmental milestones and parenting information for Canadian families.
Internationally recognized resources supporting early communication, language, and social
development.
Information on early development, caregiving, and child well-being worldwide.
Global guidance and research on early childhood development and family well-being.
The resources below are shared to support parents, caregivers, and early childhood educators
with reliable information, inclusive practices, and community support. These links are for general
education and reference and do not replace professional services.
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