A place for children to THRIVE

  Monday - Friday 

 7:30am - 5:00pm  

I am a licensed Caregiver with CPR / First aid training + over 10 years experience in the Childcare field, available references of current and past families I’ve provided care for.

My dayhome's schedule is flexible to accommodate the needs of the children and families I currently have in care. Nap times, and variable drop-off and pickup times are the main factors influencing the schedule. After that, the children's preferences and interests are the main factors shaping what we do!

Besides meal and snack times,  my daily schedule always includes the following:

• story times, both reading and storytelling
• music (singing together, playing instruments, exposing children to a variety of quality music on cd, dancing to a youtube playlist of children's favourite songs)
• free play, supervised and facilitated by me
• outdoor play - we try for at least an hour a day, except on the coldest and windiest days
• activities that I plan in response to the children's interests
• spontaneous activities according to what the children want to do that day
• personal care routines like diapering, going potty,and handwashing
• naptimes for children under 3 and a quiet time in the afternoon for older children
• open-ended art experiences and experiments

Informal meeting times where we talk about things we have done and plan together what we want to do next

The methods I rely on include offering choices, setting limits, anticipating child needs, assisting children to calm themselves, providing explanations, redirection, natural or logical consequences, distraction or offering an alternate activity, positive reinforcement, and recognizing differences in developmental levels. 

I do NOT use  "time outs", but do sometimes use variations of "time in," providing extra supervision and support to children who are having difficulties getting along with others.  I often support children who are finding play situations stressful in choosing a different activity or toy or play partner for a time.

 I make my primary child guidance focus with the children on all of us being safe, gentle and kind with each other,  building empathy, and giving children the words and tools they need to express their feelings and to solve common problems, such as toy-sharing

Children spending a full day at my dayhome in Strathcona Park are served a minimum of 2 snacks with 2 food groups,  and hot lunches.

My dayhome serves fresh, high-quality food, whole grain breads and an increasing amount of organic and locally-grown food as well, especially fruits and vegetables. 

 I will serve lots of water, milk, and follow the Canada Food Guide to Healthy Eating as much as possible.

Trusted child care

Full - time ( 5 days a week) $1300 -  3 & under -  3 & up $1150

3 days a week  $985 under  3 - $975 over 3 

2 days a week $ 800 under 3 - $ 775 over 3 

Child care fees, like so many other parts of the cost of living, have increased rapidly over the past couple years and will likely continue to rise.
Please remember these fees include being able to provide your child with great meals and supplies.