My Services
My Approach
I run a reliable full day (7:30 AM - 6:00 PM) unlicensed program, based on the school schedule (September- June). I call my program Mommy Daycare, as I want it to feel like a home away from home. I take children of any age, but the majority are between 10 months to 4 years. I want my program to feel like a home, so the maximum enrollment is 4 children, which is below regulatory thresholds.
I do daily activities with the children in my care. The children are allowed to explore their environment, develop their self help skills and confidence, with me nurturing and extending their skills.
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Daily activities include arts and crafts (colouring, painting, gluing), sensory activities (playdough, water, sand, goop, snow) imaginary play, song and dance, books, activities that develop fine motor skills (puzzles, blocks).
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We go for neigbourhood walks with a quad stroller, and/or develop gross motor skills in the backyard, and driveway with ride on toys, balls, and other outdoor toys.
My Philosophy
Because it is an intimate environment, we can be flexible with our days. If it is beautiful outside, we take our learning outdoors. If the children are happily involved in an indoor activity, or if there is inclement weather, we can remain focused on indoor activities, or bring the outdoors inside.
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I nurture little personalities, supervising their growth, and using positive reinforcement and interactions, compassion, and kindness to develop each child to their fullest potential. I comfort them like a mom, and help redirect them through tougher times and early stages of development.
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I am approachable, patient, and work with parents and families to create a seamless partnership to help raise their children. I provide guidance and become a resource to them through the many skills and stages of growth, including sleep and toilet training, speech development, and other socially age appropriate behaviours.
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My training, many years of experience, and professional outlook help the children in my care gain confidence, positive interactions, cognitive growth, and socialization in a healthy, safe environment.
Lunch & 2 Snacks Provided
I make 2 snacks and a nutritional homemade lunch based on the children's needs, interests, and developmental skill. Each child is provided their own highchair spaced out, or child sized table and chairs when age appropriate.
*Parents provide formula.
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Individual Diaper Baskets Provided
Each child is provided an individual diapering basket which includes their own change mat, wipes, and hand sanitizer. They also have their own drawer with extra diapers, and changes of clothing.
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*Parents provide diapers, creams, and sunscreen.
PACK N PLAY / Cot Provided
There is a designated sleep area for the children to nap. Each child is provided their own PACK N PLAY or cot with a sheet, which is spaced out. Bedding is washed weekly.
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*Parents provide sleep sack or blanket, and any other comforts for sleep.
Parenting Advisor/Consultant
Seamless partnership provided between myself and parents/family to help raise children, and provide guidance and resources with my 30+ years experience. Aids in toilet, sleep and speech training, along with other age appropriate behaviours.
Vigilant Approach to Health
DAILY health and COVID screening takes place prior to entering, to ensure a safe and healthy environment. Ongoing attention to the children to maintain a safe and healthy day. Regular handwashing. Toys and surfaces are disinfected twice a day,
Promotes Learning Through Play
Activities provided to extend each child's current level of development using positive reinforcement, kindness, and compassion to bring them to their fullest cognitive and social potential. Activities offered inside and outside.
Nurture Self Help Skills
An intimate 1:4 ratio which allows me to work with each child to gain confidence and self pride in developing and conquering every day skills, which allows them to have independence. Provide comfort, like a mom, through tougher times in their early stages of development
Program Based on Early Stages of Development
Many activities to broaden all areas of development, including arts and crafts (painting, colouring, gluing), sensory activities (playdough, water, goop, sand), imaginary play (puppets, dolls, dress up), song and dance, books, fine motor activities (blocks, puzzles, and other building materials), and outdoor activities to develop their gross motor skills (balls, ride on toys).