First Years Learning Center

A licensed child care facility that provides care and supervision for 90 children between the ages of six weeks and the start of grade one. Child Care Subsidy accepted. 

Parents/guardians are expected to participate in fundraising or pay an opt out fee. 

May be able to accommodate children with delays and differing needs. Please contact for further information.

Philosophy

• Strive to create a child-centered learning environment while following the principles of Play & Exploration Early Learning Program Guide.
• Provide a safe atmosphere for children to expand and challenge their abilities through developmentally appropriate experiences.
• Together they foster a solid foundation for the holistic child: creative, spiritual, social, emotional, physical and intellectual.  
• Want to be a place where:
  • They are recognized as leaders in Early Childhood Education.
  • Their Early Childhood Educators are engaged in continual learning with children.
  • They are fully present and supporting in children’s efforts.
  • Children are treated as competent and capable learners.
  • Their environment is rich in a range of materials, resources and opportunities in which children can engage.
  • Respect for children’s cultural diversity is created by multicultural learning opportunities.
  • Their Educators feel supported in their Learning Environment.

Nutrition

• Have full time Nutrition Specialists that make all meals for their centres.
• Do their best to provide a nutritious menu that is child friendly for everyone to enjoy.
• Bake all their muffins, loaves & cookies and create from scratch the soups & casseroles.
• Must also serve a fruit/vegetable with every meal as well as serving milk at least twice a day.
• Four week rotating menu is in accordance with Canada’s Food Guide & the requirements from the Ministry of Education – Early Years Branch.