Our Programs
All our programs provide an enhanced curriculum: We use proven Highscope and Emergent Curriculum and deliver it using the Ministry of Education's Early Learning for Every Child Today (ELECT) framework. We focus on the following areas:
Social development
Emotional growth
Communication, language
Literacy
Cognitive
Physical activities
Toddler program
The Toddler Program consists of up to 20 children ranging in age from 18 months to 2 1/2 years. The adults to child ratio is 1 to 5. This programme aims provide a safe and nurturing environment, build trusting relationships, and promote autonomy and self-esteem.
PRe-school program
The Pre School Program consists of up to 16 children, ranging in age from 2 1/2 to 4 years. The adults to child ratio is 1 to 8. We strive to provide children with positive learning experiences and help them become independent. Some activities include social skills, and problem solving.
fdk program
The Full Day Kindergarten Program takes place in the kindergarten classroom, providing the children with a seamless day with fewer transitions. The daycare staff and kindergarten teachers work in close partnership to implement a program based both on children interests and that meet the curriculum expectations.
school age program
Before and After School club gives children the opportunity to participate in activities such as science, cooking, sewing, yoga, sports, drama and remedial tutoring. This program includes coverage over holidays and PA days.
Philosophy
At Centro-Clinton Daycare, we believe that each child is a unique individual. We provide a safe, healthy, stimulating environment to challenge and support each child's own interests, talents and abilities.
Our Staff
Centro-Clinton Daycare employs RECE to oversee the daily activites of the children. We also actively work with community colleges. We also have part-time casual staff who help out as needed. from time to time, we accept students who are training for their ECE accreditation.
Food and Nutrition
Our Daycare has a full on-site kitchen, staffed with full time cooks and a part time assistant who use a well-appointed kitchen to prepare and serve wholesome food. Daily the children are provided a morning snack, hot lunch and afternoon snack. We are able to accommodate children who have food restrictions or allergies or who require special diets.
Concerts
The staff and children gather to perform a Winter Season and graduation performance accompanied with a pot luck dinner. Children will perform for parents and it's a wonderful way for parents to get together to socialize.
Get Outside
The Centro-Clinton Daycare recently upgraded a wonderful outdoor playground. When possible we try to stimulate the children with as much outside time as we can.
Enrichment Programs
The enrichment mini programs are offered through out the year in a variety of disciplines, such as music, sports, sing along, yoga, drama, theater, cooking and many more. Below are some links to the amazing talent who help support these mini programs.
• Soli and Rob
• Michael Anderson
• Sport Play
• Little Red Theatre
• In The Mix
• Cooking Toronto
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get in touch
To get more information and arrange a visit, contact us.
Make a Donation
Centro-Clinton Daycare is a not for profit institution. Donate to support us.