Parents in Ontario have been waiting decades for more affordable daycare options, but they don’t want to compromise on the quality of the experience for their child – and nor should they! Not all childcare options are the same, even under the Ontario regulations and under the new Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care plan (CWELCC), and parents are looking…
Movement is important for childhood development. In group settings, planning activities that all children can participate in is the goal of educators and families, but these activities are not always the easiest to plan. To ensure activities are inclusive, change your mindset to focus on the process vs the final result – meaning that the key is the children being…
The last few months of the year are filled with family celebrations in many cultures. This time of year presents a unique opportunity to teach children about different celebrations and observances such as Diwali, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Christmas. In daycare, we focus on ensuring that all children feel welcome and have a true sense of belonging and having the opportunity…
Today is Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day! We recognize the commitment, hard work, and dedication of Early Childhood Educator’s and staff that work with young children. The work you do is challenging, meaningful and important not only to us, but to the Providers that you support and the lives of children that you impact. THANK YOU!…
It’s very normal for parents and children to have some level of separation anxiety when a child enters childcare (or is re-entering after a long time away such as during the pandemic or even just after a summer away). Childcare Providers with a lot of experience have seen it all when it comes to transitions – sometimes they are smooth…
Children learn much through their senses. Outside there are many different and wonderful things for them to see (animals, birds, and green leafy plants), to hear (the wind rustling through the leaves, a robin’s song), to smell (fragrant flowers and the rain-soaked ground), to touch (a fuzzy caterpillar or the bark of a tree), and even to taste (a raindrop…
Parents play the most important role in the overall development of their child. It is the right guidance of parents that develops the character of the child. Parenting is an ongoing job. It is not something you can get away from once the time comes, because children need their parents from time to time, to stay on the right track. The role…
During this unprecedented time, we want to assure our many parents and childcare Providers that our commitment to delivering only the highest standard of childcare has not changed. In our 35 years of offering childcare, we have continued to evolve in terms of programming, regulatory, nutritional and safety requirements while always ensuring we meet or exceed any standard. With the…
The first day at school or first day of child care is a milestone for both parents and child. While you may be going through a mixture of emotions try not to pass on any anxieties to your child. Most children settle into school or child care quickly but do not be concerned if it takes a little longer. Your…