Philosophy

As a parent and registered Early Childhood Educator, I understand your desire for the best care and education for your child. The Train Station Daycare, a PRIVATE home daycare,  provides a unique opportunity for children. Abiding by the Child Care and Early Years Act regulated by the Ministry of Education, I strive to provide high quality care to young children. High quality care in early childhood programs where warm, loving relationships are built, show children to be happier, less anxious and motivated to learn.

The Train Station Daycare's special program is focused on the children's active learning through exploration, play and inquiry with an emphasis on outdoor play/exploratioin and very minimal screen time. 

Learning and development happen in authentic relationships between children, families educators and their environment. Families play an important part and know their child best, they are valuable contributors to their child's learning.

A relationship most rewarding and filled with great responsibility is one developed with children. The stronger and deeper our connections are, the greater the benefit. The teacher and the child both grow.

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Services

What we provide

• safe, warm, clean, smoke-free, screen limited home day care 
• flexible hours to meet the needs of your family
• morning and afternoon snack
• healthy, warm lunch
• clean and quiet sleeping area
• fenced in backyard with age appropriate toys
• stimulating playroom and activities
• field trips, hikes, library, EarlyON, parks, splashpad,  backyard play, summertime outdoor meals

Quality

Beyond meeting basic needs

• authentic positive, caring relationships with child and parents
• flexible schedule based on your child's unique characteristics, abilities and interests
• focus on child's social, emotional, physical, creative and cognitive development
• play based learning through exploration and inquiry.
• positive connections with community based programs (EarlyON, library)
• early literacy

Safety 

Safe children, happy families 

• current First Aid and CPR certificate (including epi-pen training)
• current police check (vulnerable sector)
• current member of the college of ECE in good standing
• continuous professional learning