Licensed Child Care. Natural play environments for learning. Reggio Emilia. Diversity our Strength, Toronto
Licensed Child Care. Natural play environments for learning. Reggio Emilia. Diversity our Strength, Toronto
Our Families and Neighbourhoods
Weybourne School
Licensed for 11 children.
Weybourne services Lawrence Park families.
The neighbourhood is located in a setting that includes gently rolling hills, several parks, and a ravine. Our children have access to many parks and community recreation facilities within its boundaries, including the Locke Library, Wanless Park, Bedford Park Community Centre, Woburn Avenue Playground, Chatsworth Ravine, Blythwood Ravine, Lawrence Park and Ravine, Glenview Parkette, the new Ranleigh Park, and Alexmuir Gardens.
A true park heaven.
Trace Manes School
Licensed for 26 children.
Trace Manes services Leaside-Bennington families.
The neighbourhood has an abundant greenspace and parkland. Our children have access to Trace Manes Community Centre, Leaside Library, Georgia Walsh Memorial Playground, Trace Manes Park, Sandy Bruce Park, Howard Talbot Park and an outdoor fenced playground with over 1,800 sq ft of space. As urban dwellers, the playground has emerged as the place for our children to move freely and creatively around the environment allowing them to explore, run and jump.
A true sandbox.
Inspire Curiosity with Inquiry
Inspire Curiosity with Inquiry
Inspire Curiosity with Inquiry
A Reggio-inspired curriculum builds from the natural curiosities of children. Sometimes it will emerge from the children’s interests or may also be sparked by the teacher strategically putting out a provocation to see how the children respond or by posing inquiry-based questions that deepen learning and understanding. Teachers may also create a curiosity by reading rich literature, taking advantage of real life experiences outside and within the community, and by deeply listening and responding to the thoughts and ideas of children.
Learn to Communicate
Inspire Curiosity with Inquiry
Inspire Curiosity with Inquiry
Our team of fully-qualified educators actively observe and listens to each child so we can meet their unique needs. The arts is a key role and are integrated into daily activities to maximize children’s development. Children will regularly spend time with their teacher and frequently participate in dance, drama, music, movement instruction and play; all part of the many different ways children can collaborate.
Build Collaboration with Play
Inspire Curiosity with Inquiry
Build Collaboration with Play
Children will engage in in-depth studies that develop out of their ideas, questions, and interests. Projects may last for short or extended periods of time and may involve individuals, small groups or the whole class. Educators choose what materials to use to support their explorations and how to research, share and re-represent their learnings. Projects involve collaboration which supports the development of cognitive, communication and social skills. Children are also encouraged to negotiate, discuss, critique, compare and problem solve during project work, all important aspects of the child’s ability to self-regulate behaviour.
Amy
Supervisor
Registered Early Childhood Educator
Ensures that the planning/delivery of program is developmentally appropriate for all children. Ensures that programs/services meet all legislated requirements, program quality standards, including health and safety.
"You always gain by giving love."
-Reese Witherspoon
Nhi
Assistant Supervisor
Registered Early Childhood Educator
Ensures that the planning/delivery of program is developmentally appropriate for all children. Ensures that programs/services meet all legislated requirements, program quality standards, including health and safety.
"Dreams don't work unless you do."
-John C. Maxwell
Tiffany
(aka "Paddington")
Child Care Manager
Budgeting, record keeping, maintaining files, purchasing and interacting with families. Active involvement in the direct care of children whenever possible.
"One child, one teacher, one pen, and one book can change the world!"
- Malala Yousafzai
Miho
Early Years Educator
Designs curriculum to address children’s identified needs, stages of development and interests. Plans programs and environments for play and activities that help children make developmental progress.
"A warm smile is the universal language of kindness."
-William Arthur Ward
Miharu
Early Years Educator
Designs curriculum to address children’s identified needs, stages of development and interests. Plans programs and environments for play and activities that help children make developmental progress.
"Simplify, slow down, be kind. And don't forget to hae art in your life - music, paintings, theater, dance, and sunsets..."
-Eric Carle
Sarah
Registered Early Childhood Educator
Designs curriculum to address children’s identified needs, stages of development and interests. Plans programs and environments for play and activities that help children make developmental progress.
“Listening means being open to differences, recognizing the value of another’s point of view and int
Sarah
Registered Early Childhood Educator
Designs curriculum to address children’s identified needs, stages of development and interests. Plans programs and environments for play and activities that help children make developmental progress.
“Listening means being open to differences, recognizing the value of another’s point of view and interpretation. Thus, listening becomes not only a pedagogical strategy but also a way of thinking and looking at others.”
- Carlina Rinaldi
Heaven
Early Years Educator
Designs curriculum to address children’s identified needs, stages of development and interests. Plans programs and environments for play and activities that help children make developmental progress.
“Life has no limitations except for the ones you make.”
- Les Brown
Anju
Registered Early Childhood Educator
Designs curriculum to address children’s identified needs, stages of development and interests. Plans programs and environments for play and activities that help children make developmental progress.
"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn."
- Benjamin Franklin
Carmel
Registered Early Childhood Educator
Designs curriculum to address children’s identified needs, stages of development and interests. Plans programs and environments for play and activities that help children make developmental progress.
"If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change."
- Wayne Dyer
Sue (Mothergoose)
Nick (Fathergoose)
Nick (Fathergoose)
Licensee
As the child care licensee, Sue ensures that the regulations of the Child Care and Early Years Act are met and that programs/services meet all legislated requirements, program quality standards, including health and safety.
Nick (Fathergoose)
Nick (Fathergoose)
Nick (Fathergoose)
Building Maintenance
Nick maintains our facilities and ensures that the health and safety requirements for spaces, toys and furniture are continuously monitored.
