why choose us?
Here are just a few of the reasons why you should choose us as your Quality Daycare Provider!
About Stoney Creek Childcare Center
Stoney Creek Childcare Center is the newest childcare center in the neighborhood! This means a superior facility that’s been built with the lasted Ministry requirements. This results in a facility where each class is designed perfectly for your child’s age and development. Each class has a bathroom linked to the room, with miniature toilets, sinks and low soap dispensers to promote independence in every child.
Our daycare features two onsite playgrounds; which are state of the art. They each have play structures, synthetic grass, rubberized surfacing and loads of fun toys for safe and exciting outdoor play. We also have daycare vehicles that are used for exciting field trips.
We take hiring seriously, as we fully understand that the staff are the primary caregivers for your child. They are the people whom you will interact with most; and most importantly the staff will be your child’s role model & teacher. We pride ourselves in hiring exceptional staff and keeping them.
When hiring, we ensure that successful candidates have a solid educational background, hands on experience in the field and that they are passionate about working with children.
Stoney Creek Childcare Center exceeds the Ministry requirements for Early Childhood Educators in each class. We also work to build a multi-disciplinary team within the centre. A successful centre has a team composed of staff with varied but complimentary experience, qualifications and skills that contribute to the successful implementation of our philosophies. This truly creates a positive, child focused environment.
When you meet our staff you can be confident that our staff have completed their Early Childhood Educators Diploma & are Registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators. Also, we have staff who have their BA in Early Childhood Education, Child and Youth Workers, Nursing Diplomas, Certified Teacher’s and more.
Further, each of our staff must provide a “Vulnerable sector Check” from a local Police Service Station and have a valid first aid, CPR certificate. New to the Health Guidelines one staff must be onsite who has a “Food Handlers Certificate”, we work to exceed guidelines and require all our staff to get certified.
Our Philosophy
Our philosophy incorporates open communication between staff and parents in a safe and stimulating environment that enriches the children through these important first years.
Our goal is to provide all of the children at Stoney Creek Childcare Center, a clean, safe, comfortable, loving environment, where they can play and learn. Respect toward self, others and the environment will be emphasized. We believe in the value of both structured and flexible schedules. Structured activities will include the use of a preschool curriculum, regular reading times, arts and crafts, computer time and musical activities. Outdoor play, free play, and birthday parties, are some of the more flexible activities we have. The most important priority is to have FUN!
Our Mission
The mission of the Stoney Creek Childcare Center is to provide safe, affordable, high quality child care for the children of Stoney Creek. In doing so, we support families in their efforts to reach their own personal goals. The Stoney Creek Childcare Center provides a cognitively based program for children ages 15 months to five years. We provide a comfortable environment where children are encouraged to develop at their own pace. The Stoney Creek Childcare staff is committed to the families we serve, providing support and encouragement.