Business Details
45 Years
experience
Licensed Child Care at Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital
Established in 1981, our organization has dedicated over four decades to addressing the childcare needs of hospital employees, particularly shift workers. We operate a licensed early learning center within the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, offering care for children aged 10 months to 6 years. Our program integrates the Reggio Emilia Approach and Magda Gerbers philosophy, emphasizing individualized care and developmental appropriateness. We provide full-time enrollment, short-term contingency care, and financial assistance to ensure accessibility.Our unique hospital setting fosters social development through exposure to diverse abilities and offers specialized amenities like on-site field trips and gym access. Recognized with the 2014 Child Development Professional Awards of Excellence, we maintain a volunteer board and collaborate with clinicians to support families. Our mission remains rooted in enabling healthcare professionals to fulfill work commitments with confidence in their childrens care.
Services
Full-Time Childcare
Short-Term Contingency Care
Financial Assistance Programs
On-Site Field Trips
Developmentally Appropriate Playgrounds
Gym Time Access
Parent Involvement Opportunities
Social Development Programs
Clinician Collaboration
Waitlist Registration
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We specialize in childcare for hospital shift workers since 1981
- Our Reggio Emilia-inspired program emphasizes individualized child development
- We offer financial assistance to ensure accessible care
- Short-term contingency care supports patient families
- Hospital-based location provides unique educational opportunities
Services
Full-Time Childcare
Our full-time childcare program serves children aged 10 months to 6 years with structured routines and developmentally appropriate activities. We maintain small class sizes to ensure personalized attention and follow a Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum. This service provides consistent care for working parents employed at Glenrose or Royal Alex Hospitals.
Short-Term Contingency Care
We offer flexible short-term childcare for hospital staff and patient families requiring temporary care solutions. This service accommodates urgent needs with daily rate options and monthly fee caps. Available spaces prioritize accessibility for families attending medical appointments or emergencies within the hospital complex.
Financial Assistance Programs
Our financial assistance initiatives help reduce childcare costs through government-funded grants and direct invoicing arrangements. We collaborate with support agencies to ensure affordability for eligible families. These programs make childcare accessible regardless of financial circumstances or special needs requirements.
On-Site Field Trips
Children participate in educational field trips to hospital departments like the dental clinic, cafeteria, and x-ray lab. These experiences connect classroom learning with real-world environments and promote social development. Activities are tailored to children's interests and developmental stages.
Developmentally Appropriate Playgrounds
Our playgrounds feature equipment designed for children of all developmental levels and physical abilities. Outdoor spaces encourage active play regardless of weather conditions. The environment supports motor skill development and sensory exploration through natural and structured play elements.
Questions
What childcare programs do you offer?
We provide full-time enrollment for children aged 10 months to 6 years and short-term contingency care for hospital staff and patient families.
How does financial assistance work?
We offer reduced fees through government grants and collaborate with support agencies to invoice approved financial assistance programs directly.
Are there part-time childcare options?
Part-time arrangements require board approval and are only considered when long-term enrollment capacity allows, following first-come-first-served principles.
What makes your program unique?
Our hospital location provides specialized field trip opportunities, accessibility for healthcare workers, and social development experiences through patient interactions.
How do I join the waitlist?
Apply through our website or contact office, paying a $75 fee for the first child and $50 for subsequent siblings to secure your position.
