Child Care

A licensed child care facility that provides care and supervision for up to 45 children between the ages of 18 months and 12 years.

Parents/guardians pay a membership fee of $5.

Able to accommodate children with delays and differing needs. Please contact for further information.

Philosophy

• Provide an emergent curriculum that is developmentally appropriate and is based on the ever-changing interests of the children.
• Strive to lead children to feel confident and passionate about learning.
• Centre is committed to staying up-to-date with innovative and effective approaches to childcare.
• As educators, their role is to encourage children to build a strong sense of self-worth by providing an inclusive, safe, responsive and positive learning environment.
• It is their belief that diversity enriches the community and the centre – the centre supports diversity in its staffing decisions and by accommodating the interests and needs of children.
• People are recognized for their unique strengths and abilities, including those of different cultures, faiths, backgrounds, and physical and cognitive abilities.
• Every child, parent, and staff member is treated with the utmost respect, honesty, and compassion.
• Open communication between staff, children, and parents is important for healthy learning – the centre develops trusting and respectful partnerships between staff and parents to support their shared interest in healthy child development and well-being.

Programs and Activities

• Offers a nurturing, caring environment that encourages children to achieve their full potential.
• A daily activity program based on the children’s interest.
• Field trips to enhance their experiences.
• Centre provides natural and holistic areas both indoors and outdoors for children to discover.
• Learning opportunities are designed to satisfy a child’s sense of wonder and curiosity, and to evolve with their interests and questions.

Nutrition

• Balanced meals are nut free and are prepared according to the Canada Food Guide.
• Mealtimes include breakfast, lunch, and snack.
• A four-week menu rotation will be used – the menu is posted on the bulletin board in the children’s locker area.
• If a child has an allergy or a special diet parents are required to bring suitable meals and snacks for their child.
• Children are encouraged to try a small portion of all foods.
• Second or third helpings will be given if the child wishes.
• Snacks are kept light to encourage a healthy appetite for supper.