Community Daycare
At the Community Daycare, our goal is to give children a head start on their social, emotional, physical, cognitive and creative development. Here, children learn how to share, to participate in group activities, to soak up everything their curious minds encounter, to explore ideas, and, most importantly, to feel they are valued as individuals.
The Early Childhood Program at the Community Daycare is focused on nurturing the whole child by providing learning activities that are developmentally appropriate in a stimulating, fun and creative environment.
The curriculum is influenced by the Reggio Emilia approach to Early Childhood Education, underscored by the Centre’s philosophy of learning through play. Teachers act as facilitators, creating learning opportunities and guiding the children as they explore their own evolving interests.
The Daycare’s program is experiential, child centered and social. The emergent curriculum introduces meaningful projects and adventures that spark children’s natural curiosities, interests, and enthusiasm. The Early Childhood Education certified teachers strive to meet the needs of children in all areas of their development, recognizing and respecting their differences and valuing them for the wonderful individuals that they are. The children are given the opportunity to learn, grow, and follow their curiosity in a climate of genuine affection and warmth, each in his or her own time and unique way.
We do this through a balance of free play – art activities, puzzles and manipulatives, science, dramatic play, as well as sensory play such as sand, water and playdough – and through group activities which include circle time, snack time and teacher directed games and projects. In an inclusive, non-threatening social setting, children develop inner discipline, independence and confidence. Daycare can have a tremendously positive impact, guiding and enhancing children’s development in their important, formative years.
The Centre has an “open door policy”, which means that you are welcome in the classroom at any time, to play with your child and his or her friends, engage in a special activity, or just hang out!
We’d also be delighted if you’d like to share with the children – perhaps a hobby or your profession (eg. talk to them about scuba diving and show them your gear, or perhaps you’re a nurse – you could tell them about that and show them your uniform and some medical equipment. Or perhaps you’re a geologist, or a musician, or … )