OUR PROGRAMS
We serve different age groups
Our aim is to provide an early learning environment focused on relationships between children, parents and teachers. Our common goal being; quality care and education for the development and overall well-being of every child. This results in social development and learning through exploration and play.
TODDLER
18 Months to 2.5 Years
PRESCHOOL
2.5 to 5 Years
JK and SK
3.8 to 5 Years
our curriculum
We offer full time and part time care. Our programs are planned with the developmental stages of each age group in mind. Our program plans incorporate the Elect Curriculum and are designed based on the interest of the children through observation and documentation.
Each classroom is set up with play based learning in mind. All of our learning centres offer art, sensory, music, dramatic play & emergent activities that provide opportunities for fun filled learning in all stages of development.
Great Beginnings offers a full time Junior and Senior Kindergarten program. We provide planned curriculum and activities that support early learning. Our curriculum is focused on play-based learning which capitalizes on children’s curiosity and exuberance. We have added the enrichment program, teaching basic French and Spanish. Our program has proven to give children a strong start for grade 1.
We provide: Report Cards followed up with scheduled Parent Teacher Interviews, JK/SK Graduation Ceremony, Classroom/Individual Photos, Family Appreciation Fun Fair, Family Christmas Concert, and Seasonal Events for the whole family.
our Core Values
Why we are more than a daycare
Value of Play
Our role is to provide a rich variety of materials and adequate space so that children have opportunities for play which promotes growth in all areas.
Arts & Crafts
Creative art is a chance for children to express themselves, experiment with ideas, refine motor skills and feel a sense of independence. The art centre has a variety multi-cultural materials of different sizes, shapes, textures and colors for the children to use.
Cognitive Learning
Children learn to master new skills such as eye-hand coordination, turn taking, social skills, and other cognitive abilities while engaging in play in our learning centres.
Sensory Table
Children learn about the world around them through their senses. The children explore various mediums such as water, playdoh, while incorporating skills like pouring, mixing and measuring. There are plenty of opportunities for exploration and discovery at this centre on a daily basis.
Gross Motor
We take pride in having a full size indoor gymnasium and 2 outdoor playgrounds providing opportunities to enhance motors skills.
Nutrition
We offer a nutritious, well balanced lunch and 2 snacks daily. In addition to modern and complete kitchen facilities, Great Beginnings Child Care Centre also employs a certified food handler (cook) , who works diligently to provide delicious hot meals and nutritious snacks for the children in our designated lunch-rooms.
our Food Menu
We offer a nutritious, well balanced lunch and 2 snacks daily as required by the Childcare and Early Years Act. Our menus are also seasonal.
Great Beginning Child Care is a peanut free center.