Little Stars Daycare
905-970-0638

Our Programs

 

 

 

OUR PHILOSOPHY

 

Little Stars Daycare is dedicated to the provision of a safe, educational and fun environment to meet the developmental needs of all the children within our care. We have created and exceptional program to develop the whole child through an academic play-based curriculum. We provide child-initiated and teacher-supported experiences to foster children's natural curiosity, exploration, play and inquiry. We will always strive to ensure a nurturing, non-threatening environment where children can comfortably express their feelings by verbalizing or through play.

 

Our philosophy incorporates the principles of Early Childhood Education in that;

  • Every child is unique

  • Children have right to develop physically, socially, emotionally and intellectually
  • Children learn through firsthand experience

  • Children need opportunity and space to explore their environment
  • Every child belongs, it's our job to help then see that

 

 

 

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                     Hours of Operation:

 

Monday to Friday      6:30 am to 6:00 pm

                                  Programs

 

The Early Years Curriculum encourages children to explore and provides the opportunity to learn through play and practical experiences. Teachers are responsible for planning activities within the categories of;

 

Circle and Cognitive     Art and Sensory

Imaginary Play               Gross Motor

Outdoor Play               Science

 

Potty Training

          Toddlers      15 to 30 months

 

Our Strawberry Room is licensed for

15 toddlers. We understand that this

is one of the most important stages in child's development as this is when they are first starting to learn how to share, communicate, form relationships and function in a group setting. Our teachers provide a safe, fun and stimulating environment for toddlers to learn, develop social skills and build their confidence. By using a wide variety activities, games and educational toys toddlers are constantly stimulated and encouraged to explore. Weather permitting, toddlers spend one hour in the morning and afternoon in the outside play areas where they can further develop their motor skills. 

                Senior Pre-School      3.5 to 5 years

 

Our Blueberry Room is licensed for 24 pre-schoolers. Our main focus at this stage is to prepare the children for elementary school.  With our  teacher/child ratio of no more than 8 to 1, we are able to provide more one-on-one time than is currently available in the regular school system. Our program is designed to teach our pre-schoolers to count, write letters and do simple mathematics. We constantly evaluate each child's individual needs to ensure that every opportunity for improvement is provided. At Little Stars we believe that learning in a positive, fun and stimulating environment is the key to success

               Junior Pre-School      2.5 to 3.5 years

 

Our Banana Room is licensed for 15 pre-schoolers. At this stage our teachers introduce more structure and social skills by using a wide variety of educational games and activities. Jr. pre-schoolers continue to learn about letters, numbers, colours, shapes and patterns. They are encouraged to improve their verbal communication skills and to begin potty training. Weather permitting, jr. pre-schoolers spend one hour in the morning and afternoon in the outside play areas when they can continue to develop their motor skills and are introduced to sports and more structured games.

                     Available spaces:

 

Full time spaces

                        5 days per week 

 

Part time spaces

                        3 days per week

                        2 days per week

                       

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Meals

At Little Stars all food is prepared on the premises. This allows us the opportunity to provide a wider selection of foods for children with specific tastes or dietary needs and variations in portion size.  A hot nutritional lunch is provided every day. We also provide mid-morning and mid-afternoon snacks.

 

Menus are developed four weeks in advance and are posted in the hallway by the front entrance for parents to review.

 

Little Stars is a participant in the Peel Public Health FOODCHECK PEEL program. Our most recent inspection resulted in a Green (Pass) rating which confirms that our food preparation facility and procedures meet all the standards of the Ontario Food Premises Regulations.  The sign showing our inspection rating is displayed on the wall by the front entrance.

Management.

 

Our facility is managed by Victoria Nicol. She has been working at Little Stars for 4 years.

Victoria started as a Pre-school teacher in 2011 and  quickly moved to management position.  During the 4 years at Little Stars, Victoria has become the face of our facility and key member of the Little Stars family. 

Partnership With Parents

Little Stars highly encourages parent participation. Parents are always welcome to visit or call the facility at any time. We conduct progress reviews on an annual basis where parents have the opportunity to discuss their child’s development. Input from parents is encouraged and always welcomed.

 

Little Stars has found that play date visits involving parents prior to a child’s formal entry into the program can greatly assist in minimizing any apprehension for both the child and the parents. Play dates allow the child to become more comfortable with a new environment by experiencing and participating in program activities with similarly aged children. Parents also become more comfortable as they become familiar with our staff, our facility and the program their child will be involved in.

 

When a child first begins, parents are encouraged to call the centre and speak directly with the child’s teacher to find out how they are doing. 

Preschool      2.5 to 5 years of age

(per month)  

 

Full Time                                            $ 852.33 

3 days per week                                $ 562.28

2 days pre week                                $ 424.36

 

 

Toddler     15 months to 2.5 years of age

(per month)  

 

Full Time                                            $ 972.53 

3 days per week                                $ 620.63

2 days per week                                $ 482.71

 

Fees are due on the 1st of each month.

Absenteeism due to sickness, vacation, etc. is not refundable (your child’s place is reserved during periods of absence).

Late Pick-Up (past 6pm)               $ 2.00/minute

Late Payment Fee                          $ 5.00/day

NSF Cheque   $30.00 plus any additional fees incurred

 

2015 Fee Schedule

There is a one time registration fee which includes the following;

 

Administrative  Fee                                          $ 50.00

(non-refundable)

Access Control Key Fob                                  $20.00    

(returned upon return of Fob)

Deposit                                Half of one month's fee 

(applied as a credit towards the last month's fee, if one month notice is provided)

Registration

We know how challenging potty training can often be for some children. We believe that by having teachers and parents working together, this process can be fun and successful.  Little Stars staff are committed to working with each child when the time is right and, to make potty training that much easier. Our Blueberry Room (jr. pre-schoolers) was designed and built to include the children’s washroom, equipped with child sized bathroom fixtures, within the classroom itself for ease of access