St. Gabriel Child Care Centres are celebrating the fact that we’ve been learning, sharing, laughing and growing for 29 years! The occasion is all the more momentous this summer as we christen our newly renovated home and celebrate another year. …
While summer sun is usually synonymous with fun, the season can sometimes be difficult and stressful for children. A change in routine, a change in environment and even rising temperatures can sometimes be overwhelming. There are several strategies and techniques…
Summer Camp Week 2: Get Ready, Get Fit This week’s activities were centred around healthy and active living. The week saw the children enjoying a spa experience and making their own stress balls, getting centred with yoga and singing and…
While the first week of summer camp may have been a short one, there was no shortage of fun and educational activity. Campers in both programs (Kindergarten and School Age) engaged in activities centered around the theme “Fruits of the…
On June 7th we hosted a family fun night event at the Jungle Land indoor playground. Our families were invited to take a walk on the wild side and join us for a roaring good time. As they swung on…
The month of May concluded in joyous song as our children took to the stage for our annual spring concert. Proud parents and grandparents applauded our young superstars as they performed a variety of dance and song numbers interspersed with…
Father’s help to build lives and memories. On Thursday, June 14th and Friday June 15th we hosted our annual Father’s Day breakfast to pay homage to the men with all the right tools for the tremendous job of being dads.…
We picked up some great tips when it comes to feeding finicky eaters thanks to a recent seminar hosted by Community and Health Services of York Region. They offered up their top ten tips for changing yuck to yum when…
Among the many celebrations during the month of May is Teacher Appreciation Day. To show how royally we appreciate our incredible educators we organized a high tea, which was aptly timed to coincide with the Royal Wedding. Just as the…
Breakfast is considered the most important meal of the day but it can sometimes be forgotten during a hectic morning routine. One way to ensure you’re getting fuelled for your day is by taking a few moments the night before…