Programs
Our Curriculum: A Play-Based Approach to Learning
Our curriculum is firmly rooted in the philosophy that play is essential to a young child’s learning process. We utilize a child-centered approach, basing our daily routines and activities on the foundational Playing to Learn Curriculum. This approach allows us to acknowledge and support children’s natural interests and individual strengths to enhance their learning journey. We provide a variety of creative materials and
environments to offer vital opportunities for children to discover, solve problems, and gain a comprehensive understanding of themselves and the world around them. Play is recognized as having an essential role in all social and cognitive development.
Intimate Group Care for Children Ages Zero to Three
Daycare Plus Child Development Center specializes in high-quality, intimate care for the youngest learners. Our program is officially licensed as a “group care” facility under the provincial licensing regulation. We maintain a small capacity, licensed for a maximum of twelve children aged from birth to three years. This small group size ensures every infant and toddler receives highly personalized, consistent, and nurturing attention from our experienced staff. We provide a safe, stimulating, and age-appropriate environment that is challenging while focusing equally on the individual needs of each child and the dynamics of the group.
Promoting Optimal Physical, Emotional, and Intellectual Growth
Our primary goal is to promote the optimal development of every child across all domains. We achieve this by focusing on promoting superior physical coordination, emotional intelligence, social competence, and intellectual curiosity. Our family-centered approach is key, recognizing and meeting the unique developmental needs of each family. We intentionally provide stimulating and creative environments designed to support children’s individuality, recognizing that every child develops at their own unique pace and timeline. Through structured routines and guidelines, we provide the security and order necessary for children to thrive.
Fostering Respect and Positive Social Skills in Children
We place a strong emphasis on fostering positive social and emotional health through modeling and guided interactions. Children are taught to respect and value themselves and others, with an emphasis on equal rights and acceptance of differences among their peers. Our guidance policy views discipline as a continuous process of guiding behavior for the child rather than to the child. We use consistent, positive language, and clear guidelines to foster growth. The staff utilize intervention techniques such as role- modeling, active listening, and teaching problem-solving skills to encourage children to express feelings respectfully.
A Flexible, Stimulating Environment with Creative Routines
Our daily routine is intentionally flexible, allowing us to adapt and meet the evolving needs of the children in our care. We offer a creative and stimulating environment where children engage in small-group work using a variety of materials and resources. Our staff utilizes age-appropriate equipment, group reading, songs, and circle time to encourage and enhance the different developmental needs of our children. Quiet time and rest are also important, providing a necessary balance to the day’s active program, ensuring children are well-rested and relaxed.
Outdoor Play and Community Exploration: Walks and Field Trips
Outdoor exploration is a valued and regular part of the daily program for all children. We conduct neighborhood walks and field trips to local parks, allowing the children to gain familiarity with their immediate community. These outings provide critical opportunities to develop physical, cognitive, language, and social skills outside of the center environment. Parents are always notified in advance of any major field trip plans, including venue, departure, and return times. For major trips, parental consent is required, and alternate care arrangements will be made if consent is refused.
