IHSE was originally founded in 1976 and was known as "Child Development Services". Child Development Services was a joint project of the Nova Scotia Departments of Education and Co...more...See more text
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As owner and Director, I would like to welcome you and your child to the Elmwood Child Care Centre. As an Early Childhood Educator, starting my career in 1984, my philoso...more...See more text
Our mission involves providing a safe and fun environment where your child can enjoy many different recreational physical activities, including games, and indoor or outdoor sports....more...See more text
Elmwood Child Care Centre has been serving the communities of East Hants and the surrounding area since 1996. We now have 3 locations to serve you. Each location is a government ...more...See more text
I can't say enough good about ABFLC.The staff are like an extended family to my daughter and myself...as well as to each other.They are ALWAYS in a great mood and they genuinely care for the children who attend.I could not imagine a better daycare for any child.Kudos to the staff-being teachers,care givers,boo-boo fixers,etc; isn't just what you get paid to do-its noticeable it's who each of you are at your core!Read more
This day care is such a great spot. Farm animals around for the kids, huge outdoor play space. The teachers are wonderful and the director is beyond amazing. They have great communication and all truly care about the children. They even give you the option of signing your child up for extra curricular activities like kinder gym and music classes and they all get to travel on a bus to get there. Lots of dun for the kiddies :)Read more
Four steps to finding childcare services in Middle Musquodoboit NS
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 Middle Musquodoboit NS.
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 Middle Musquodoboit NS. 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 Middle Musquodoboit NS, 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.