Business Details
Trusted Childcare Services in Oakville, ON
The Halton Centre For Children Care is a dedicated early childhood education facility committed to providing high-quality, affordable care through the Canada-Wide Early Learning Child Care (CWELCC) agreement. Our team of passionate educators implements a child-led emergent curriculum, fostering safe, nurturing, and stimulating environments tailored to each child's unique developmental needs. With a focus on building strong family partnerships, we prioritize individualized care, nutritious meals prepared daily, and flexible programming across infant, toddler, and preschool rooms.Our educators bring decades of combined experience, maintaining low staff turnover to ensure continuity and deep connections with children and families. We actively engage parents in their child's learning journey while adhering to strict health and safety standards, creating a true 'home away from home' for every family we serve.
Services
Infant Care
Toddler Programs
Preschool Education
Nutritious Meals
Flexible Scheduling
Highlights and features
- We offer CWELCC-subsidized rates for affordable childcare
- Our educators maintain 8:1 child-teacher ratios in preschool rooms
- Daily nutritious meals follow Canada Food Guide guidelines
- Emergent curriculum adapts to each child's developmental needs
- Experienced staff with average 15+ years tenure at HCCC
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Services
Infant Care
Our infant rooms provide 3:1 child-teacher ratios with specialized programming for ages 3-18 months. Certified educators implement individualized schedules for feeding, sleeping, and developmental milestones while maintaining strong home-center connections. Weekly rotating toys and sensory-rich environments support early motor skills and attachment formation.
Toddler Programs
Toddler rooms maintain 5:1 ratios for ages 18 months-2.5 years. Our curriculum emphasizes language development through music and stories, with educators acting as co-learners during child-led play. Daily activities focus on social-emotional growth and sensory exploration in a supportive environment that values each child's unique characteristics.
Preschool Education
Preschool rooms offer 8:1 ratios for ages 2.8-5 years, preparing children for junior kindergarten. Inquiry-based learning combines early literacy, math concepts, and motor skill development. Our emergent curriculum allows children to explore interests through project-based learning while emphasizing cognitive and social growth in a stimulating classroom environment.
Nutritious Meals
Daily meals and snacks follow Canada Food Guide guidelines, prepared fresh by our on-site chef. Menus incorporate seasonal, organic ingredients to support healthy eating habits. The kitchen staff works with educators to accommodate dietary needs while creating positive mealtime experiences that encourage children to explore new foods in a social setting.
Emergent Curriculum
Our emergent curriculum adapts to children's evolving interests through observation and documentation. Educators create tailored learning experiences based on developmental needs and spontaneous curiosity. This approach fosters intrinsic motivation, problem-solving skills, and emotional intelligence while maintaining alignment with provincial early learning frameworks and child development best practices.
People
Sarah Young
Executive Director
Certified Early Childhood Educator with 20+ years experience at HCCC. Holds BA and AECEO.C. credentials. Passionate about early years education and team leadership. Joined HCCC in 2002 and oversees program development and operations.
Vesna
Supervisor/Waitlist Coordinator
Registered Early Childhood Educator with 15+ years at HCCC. Manages waitlist coordination and staff supervision. Holds RECE certification since 1998. Previously lived in Ireland as a nanny before joining HCCC in 2001.
Lisa
Chef
Professional chef with catering experience responsible for daily meal preparation. Follows Canada Food Guide and CCEYA legislation. Prioritizes fresh, seasonal ingredients. Mother of twins who enjoys cooking and outdoor activities.
Krystyna Sowinski
Preschool Educator
RECE with 20+ years at HCCC. Also teaches Polish language at Halton Catholic School Board. Recipient of 2020 Ontario Volunteer Service Award. Active in local church programs with children. Specializes in sensory exploration activities.
Milena Cabaj
Toddler Educator
RECE with 11+ years experience at HCCC. Holds MA and BA in teaching from Poland. Former language instructor at Halton Catholic School Board. Mentor for student placements and community program participant since 2011.
Questions
What are your current childcare fees?
Our CWELCC-subsidized rates are $22/day for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers as of January 2025.
What curriculum do you use?
We implement an emergent curriculum that follows children's interests through observation and project-based learning.
Do you provide meals?
Yes, our chef prepares fresh, nutritious meals daily following Canada Food Guide guidelines.
What are your operating hours?
We operate Monday-Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, closed on statutory holidays.
How do I enroll my child?
Contact our supervisor via phone to discuss availability and complete registration through our waitlist system.
Where are you located?
We're located at the North East Corner of the Halton Regional Centre, 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, ON.
