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Nurturing and Engaging Toddler Care

Welcome to our licensed toddler program room, designed to provide a nurturing and stimulating environment for 15 children aged 18 months to 30 months.

Our Caterpillar Room is a bright and sunny space with large windows overlooking a spacious fenced yard, allowing children to connect with nature while indoors. With a focus on age-appropriate activities, our team of three dedicated Early Childhood Educators carefully plans the program, combining free play and teacher-guided activities to foster holistic development.

One of our key objectives is to create a curriculum that supports your child’s growth. Our educators incorporate circle time into the daily routine, offering a combination of structured learning and interactive experiences. This circle time not only nurtures your child’s cognitive and social skills but also establishes a strong foundation for their future educational journey. By having the same educators for both circle time and lunch, we ensure continuity and a deeper understanding of your child’s development and eating habits.

Two snacks and lunch are offered in our unique Toddler Cafe. The morning snack is typically a breakfast-type food i.e cereal and milk or bagels and it is a lunch that is prepared by our full-time cook. The cafe has child-sized tables and chairs that encourage independence and conversation. Please see our Nutrition page for additional information about our kitchen.

A child-sized bathroom is just off the playroom and is specifically designed for diapering as well as toilet training. Your child’s independence is encouraged with child-sized sinks and toilets.

In our fenced yard, your child can safely enjoy essential outdoor play twice a day. This yard meets all CSA standards and is specifically designed with the toddlers’ skills in mind. We have a sandbox, a slide with a climber, a little playhouse and a pathway for riding on toys. Lots of opportunities for active learning or Gross Motor skills.

After a busy morning of play both indoor and out, and a full tummy from lunch, children settle down for a nap in the program room on specially- sized toddler cots. These cots are placed in the same spot each day to encourage independence and a feeling of comfort and security. Your child is free to bring in a soft toy to help them feel comfortable.

Once your child turns 30 months and space becomes available, they will transition into our preschool program. Please check the preschool program page for more information.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

We encourage parents to start their first day with a 2-hour visit from 9:00 to 11:00.
This visit is just long enough to become a bit familiar without missing their parents too much.
The second day is a visit until 12:00 they would stay and have lunch and the third day would be a full day.
It typically takes a child up to three weeks to get used to the Educators, routines and have the ability to say goodbye without tears at drop off.

All children should be at daycare by 9.30 AM to allow them to play inside and outside to participate in the program’s activities. If your child has a dental or medical appointment they may arrive late up until 11.00 AM.
Under no circumstances are they allowed to arrive at sleep time or afterwards

Yes, you should bring 2 weeks’ worth of diapers so the staff have a good supply. We usually use up to 4 diapers a day depending.

Yes, you must fill in the counter-med form which gives us permission to apply.
Please make sure that the cream is not expired. 

No, it is against Ministry regulations to have bottles in a toddler program. Not to mention it is unhealthy.

We will allow soothers but it would be something that your child would be weaned off.

They can bring a soft toy and blanket to help them settle. It can be taken home at the end of the week to be washed.

Under 2 years of age, children are served homogenized (3.25%) milk and when they turn 2 it is 2%.

Enriching Preschool Journey: Learning Through Play

Welcome to our Preschool Program, where we provide full-time preschool care for children aged 2 1/2 years to 5 years old. Our center has a capacity for 56 children, with the junior+ senior preschool room (Butterfly room) accommodating children in two groups of 16, and the (Sunshine room) is licensed for 24 children.

Our dedicated Early Childhood Educators creatively plan the program, incorporating a balance of age-appropriate teacher-directed activities and opportunities for free play. Based on observations of the children’s interests, we follow the principles of “How Does Learning Happen?” set forth by the Ministry of Education. During circle time, our educators engage the children in group educational activities, providing a structured and stimulating learning environment. By having the same educators for circle time and lunch, we ensure continuity and foster a deeper understanding of your child’s development and eating habits. Detailed program activities are posted outside each of the program rooms, keeping parents informed and engaged in their child’s learning journey.

Each morning, before teacher-directed programming begins, children are offered a nutritious morning snack, typically consisting of breakfast-type foods such as cereal and milk or bagels. After a morning filled with engaging indoor and outdoor play, lunchtime provides an opportunity for children to refuel and recharge. We also offer afternoon snacks to keep their energy levels up throughout afternoon. For a sample menu and further information about our kitchen, please visit our Nutrition page.

Outdoor play is an essential component of our preschool program, and we are proud to have two spacious yards that meet all CSA standards. Preschoolers have access to age-appropriate equipment, activities, and toys that support their physical development and encourage active play. Both yards provide a beautiful natural setting, allowing children to connect with nature and develop a lifelong love for physical activity. Our preschoolers have additional options such as riding trikes on our bike path, playing soccer and other physical games, exploring and creating in our large sandbox, climbing and sliding on play structures, and enjoying quiet moments with a book under the shade of our trees.

Toilet Learning is not a requirement upon enrollment in the junior preschool room. We introduce the process once your child has settled and shows signs of readiness. Our Preschool bathrooms are designed to promote independence, with child-sized sinks and toilets. Our educators and parents work together as partners to ensure your child’s success.

After a healthy and satisfying lunch, it’s time for rest. Your child will have a child-sized cot assigned to them, placed in the same spot ensuring their comfort and security. To create a serene and relaxing atmosphere, we provide low lighting and soft music. We encourage children to bring a soft blanket and toy from home, further enhancing their sense of comfort. After resting for one hour, a Waker’s Program is offered to gently ease children back into the afternoon activities.

We are committed to providing a comprehensive preschool experience that nurtures your child’s growth and development. With a focus on educational programming, nutritious meals, outdoor exploration, toilet learning support, and restful nap time, our center is dedicated to creating a positive and enriching environment for your child.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

We encourage parents to start their first day with 2-hour visit from 9:00 to 11:00. This visit is just long enough to become a bit familiar without missing their parent too much. The second day is a visit until 12:00 they would stay and have lunch and the third day would be a full day.

All children should be at daycare by 9.30 AM to allow them to play inside and outside to participate in the program’s activities. If your child has a dental or medical appointment they may arrive late up until 11.00 AM.
Under no circumstances are they allowed to arrive at sleep time or afterward.

No, they do not. If they haven’t started to train, we would not start the process until they settle into the program and there are signs of readiness. Please talk with you child’s Educator before sending them in underwear. it is always better they begin this process at home and have a successful weekend before starting at the center.

Before & After School Kinder Program: Fun-Filled Activities and Convenient Care

Welcome to our childcare center, where we offer a stimulating and engaging kinder program for children aged 4 and 5 years (Kinder). Our program operates from 7:30 am to bus pickup and from bus drop-off to 5:15 pm, Monday to Friday.
We provide full-time care on school professional development (P.D.) days, school holidays, and throughout the summer months.
In collaboration with Our Lady of Wisdom and Dunning Foubert Elementary Schools, our center offers convenient school bus transportation, with pick-up and drop-off right in front of our facility.

At our center, we prioritize creating a stimulating and inclusive environment for kinder age children. Throughout their time spent with us, they have the opportunity to engage in various activities and play opportunities that promote their holistic development. They can also socialize and interact with their peers while enjoying board games, utilizing Lego and other manipulative toys, and exploring our spacious yard for exciting gross motor games. For those interested in technology, children can engage with electronic games and computers. We also provide a wide range of sensory and art materials to encourage their imagination and artistic expression.

During the school year an afternoon snack is provided. During P.D Days & school Holidays, a morning + afternoon snack is provided. Children are required to bring their lunch which is nutritious & peanuts-free.

Our focus is to provide a safe and enriching environment where kinder-age program children can thrive, learn, and have fun. With a variety of activities, outdoor play, and nutritious snacks, our kinder-age program is designed to meet the unique needs and interests of each child.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Yes, you are automatically enrolled for the summer paying the same rate as you do during the year.

If you want to enroll for only summer you must call to see if there is space.
If there is, you will be paying a higher daily rate.

No, you must pack a lunch for your child, observing our peanut-free policy. Your child will have a morning snack offered at 8.00 AM and an afternoon snack offered at around 3.00 PM.