Give your child the boost they need at First Steps Childcare Services in Pickering. We're a non-profit quality childcare facility, offering free daycare to our community. Our profe...more...See more text
It is our goal to provide challenging experiences appropriate to the developmental needs of each child. In addition to providing stimulating experiences for children, we also belie...more...See more text
Little Blessings Nursery School is a community based not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing quality nursery school education for preschool children, while fostering lif...more...See more text
I can not say enough good things about this school! The most wonderful group of people, that work so hard & do so much for the children and the families. Very blessed to be a part of the LBNS community.Read more
All children are special and each has his/her own personality, strengths and weaknesses and rates and ways of learning. As educators, it is our responsibility to tap into how a p...more...See more text
We have been at Smart Start for over 5 years and couldn't imagine our life without them!All of the teachers are wonderful and nurturing.The food provided is freshly made at the centre, so my children ate everything, even as picky toddlers!The teachers encourage independence and when my eldest started school, the teachers at school were impressed with his abilities and maturity - all because of Smart Start!They also helped alot with potty training, reading, writing, socialisation, everything!Read more
It is our goal to provide challenging experiences appropriate to the developmental needs of each child. In addition to providing stimulating experiences for children, we also belie...more...See more text
It is our goal to provide challenging experiences appropriate to the developmental needs of each child. In addition to providing stimulating experiences for children, we also belie...more...See more text
Four steps to finding childcare services in Dagmar ON
The confirmation is in: the stork will be flying overhead in a few months. Quick! It’s time to get looking for childcare services. That’s no joke; your return to work will come fast enough, and daycare waiting lists are long in Dagmar ON.
Step one: Listen Word of mouth is always a good starting point. If you have friends who already have children in childcare services, ask them how they found their babysitter or daycare centre. Get several points of view so you can make a list of all the advantages and disadvantages of each kind of child care provider.
Step two: Browse the Internet and newspapers A search on your provincial government’s family services website may turn up a list of regulated childcare services in Dagmar ON. You can also find information on their website about financial assistance for child care. Whether regulated or not, home daycares sometimes advertise in newspapers or on community websites providing information on available space.
Step three: Visit See if it’s possible to visit the daycares or home child care facilities you’re considering. Ask lots of questions and gather information about their policies on the following things:
Staff training
Emergency care plans
Hygiene and cleanliness
Food and allergies
Hours of operation
Accessibility for children with special needs
Late pick-up policy
Step four: Register Once you’ve made the rounds of the childcare services available in Dagmar ON, it’s time to pick the ones you like best and put your name on their waiting lists. Depending on the situation in your area, it may be a good idea to put your name on several lists. In the meantime, make the most of your pregnancy to get ready and be sure to enjoy every precious minute at home with your baby.