Business Details
22 Years
experience
Your Trusted Child Care Partner in Dartmouth, NS
Adventurers Child Care Centre Child Care Centre has been dedicated to fostering early childhood development since 2004. Our play-based, emergent curriculum encourages children aged 3 months to 5 years to explore, create, and grow in a safe, nurturing environment. With a team of experienced Early Childhood Educators, we prioritize individualized care, forming authentic relationships with children and families to support each child's unique journey.Our programs are designed to stimulate intellectual, social, and physical growth through hands-on learning and sensory experiences. We maintain a nut-aware facility and use the Kindertales system for transparent communication with parents. Our commitment to professional development ensures our staff remains at the forefront of early childhood education practices.
Services
Infant Program
Toddler Program
Preschool Program
Nutritional Services
Inclusion Coordination
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer a play-based, emergent curriculum fostering creativity and exploration.
- Our experienced Early Childhood Educators prioritize individualized care and development.
- We maintain a nut-aware facility ensuring safety for children with allergies.
- Our communication system includes daily updates and Kindertales electronic reports.
- Dedicated staff with up to 10+ years of experience in childcare.
What people say
Fantastic staff
Safe and nurturing environment
Excited to go
Top notch
Amazing staff
Services
Infant Program
Our Infant Program (3-17 months) provides a nurturing environment for early development. Teachers create sensory-rich experiences to stimulate growth while forming trusting relationships with infants. The home-like setting supports bonding and includes daily communication with parents through Kindertales reports. Three classrooms with 8 spaces each ensure personalized attention.
Toddler Program
The Toddler Program (18 months-3 years) focuses on sensory learning and social-emotional development. Teachers use multi-sensory approaches to meet individual needs while fostering independence. Three dedicated classrooms provide structured routines and play-based activities to support early learning foundations.
Preschool Program
Our Preschool Program (3-5 years) emphasizes hands-on learning and creativity. Children explore materials and situations to build skills for primary school transition. Two classrooms offer age-appropriate activities that adapt to children's evolving abilities and interests through play-based exploration.
Nutritional Services
Nutrition Services provide balanced meals meeting 2/3 of daily requirements per Canada's Food Guide. Menus are Health Department-approved and displayed publicly. We accommodate special dietary needs while maintaining a nut-aware environment to ensure food safety for all children.
Inclusion Coordination
Inclusion Coordination ensures individualized support for children with diverse needs. Our coordinator works with families and educators to create tailored care plans. This service promotes accessibility and equitable participation in all program activities for every child.
People
Janet T
Owner
Janet has over 25 years of childcare experience, holding an Early Childhood Education diploma from Sheridan College. After directing other centers, she founded Adventurers Child Care Centre Child Care Centre in 2004 to create her vision of quality early education.
Crystal C
Director
Crystal graduated from MSVU's Child & Youth BAA program in 2011. She joined Adventurers Child Care Centre Child Care Centre in 2012 and became Director in 2017, overseeing staffing, enrollment, and daily operations while maintaining educational standards.
Angela P
Assistant Director
Angela earned her Child & Youth BAA from MSVU in 2006. With 15+ years as an ECE, she joined Adventurers Child Care Centre Child Care Centre in 2020 as Assistant Director, bringing extensive experience in early childhood program management.
Victoria C
Inclusion Coordinator
Victoria graduated from Nova Scotia College of Early Childhood Education. She started in our infant classroom in 2021 and became full-time Inclusion Coordinator in 2023, specializing in supporting diverse learning needs.
Questions
What age groups do you serve?
We serve children from 3 months to 5 years through our Infant, Toddler, and Preschool programs.
How do you communicate with parents?
We use Kindertales electronic daily reports and verbal communication for updates on nutrition, activities, and learning moments.
Are meals provided?
Yes, we provide balanced meals meeting 2/3 of daily requirements. Special dietary needs require parent-supplied alternatives.
Is the facility nut-free?
We are nut-aware but cannot guarantee 100% nut-free due to potential cross-contamination in food products.
What safety measures are in place?
All staff have current child abuse registry checks, vulnerable sector checks, and first aid certifications.
How do you support child development?
Our play-based curriculum encourages exploration, creativity, and social interaction with individualized attention from experienced educators.
