In this era of electronics, a child’s gift list may often seem like the catalogue at the local Best Buy. One of the greatest things to bestow upon them this Christmas is the gift of play. Get “unplugged” this holiday…
Our families didn’t have to wait until the night beforeChristmas to get a Santa sighting, he paid us a special visit on December 5thfor a jolly good time in jammies. Rather than visions of sugar plums the children had visionsof…
In our ongoing efforts to encourage children to be kind and compassionate we are introducing a different type of Advent Calendar this holiday season, the Kindness Calendar. This calendar will be implemented at each of our sites. Children will countdown…
The children who participated in our P.A. Day Camp on November 23rd had the opportunity to celebrate a country Christmas at the Willowgrove Outdoor Education Centre. In this beautiful winter wonderland, the children experienced the holidays “unplugged” beginning with acting…
Did you know that November 13th is World Kindness Day? It was introduced in 1998 by the World Kindness Movement and observed internationally. It is a day dedicated to highlighting good deeds in the community and recognizing that values such…
Poppy Poppy Poppy, poppy, what do you say? Wear me on Remembrance Day. Poppy, poppy, what do you tell? Many soldiers in battle fell. Poppy, poppy what should we know? That peace on earth should grow, grow, grow. This year…
There’s nothing quite like playing dress up for a night and coming home with a candy haul, but it’s also important to ensure that safety of that practice to enjoy a Spooktacular Halloween. We’ve compiled a list of safety tips…
Advice from a Pumpkin: Be well-rounded Get plenty of sunshine Give thanks for life’s bounty Have a thick skin Keep growing Be outstanding in your field Think big! Advice well taken by our little pumpkins on their recent trip to…
If early childhood education is the key to the betterment of society then it is the early childhood educators who hold the key to unlocking that potential. On Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day, and everyday, we…