Business Details
38 Years
experience
Quality Childcare & Early Learning Programs in Edmonton
Oxford Child Development Centre has been a trusted provider of quality childcare in Edmonton, Alberta since 1988. Our four licensed locations in Rio Terrace, Lynnwood, and Patricia Heights offer age-appropriate programs for children aged 12 months to 12 years, grounded in our Learning Through Play philosophy. We prioritize child-led, emergent curriculum that nurtures individual development while fostering social, intellectual, and emotional growth. Our inclusive programs feature nutritious snacks following the Canadian Food Guide, allergy-safe environments, and both indoor and outdoor activities designed to stimulate curiosity.With dedicated transportation services between locations and a commitment to professional development for educators, we ensure a safe, enriching experience for every child. Our facilities include private play areas, structured rest times, and seasonal programming like summer field trips that reflect children's interests. Families benefit from our open-door policy and flexible care options for subsidized households.
Services
Daycare Services
Out of School Care
Summer Programs
Transportation Services
Nutritious Snacks
Allergy-Safe Environments
Outdoor Activities
Field Trips
Rest Time Programs
Professional Development
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We've provided licensed childcare in Edmonton since 1988 with four established locations
- Our Learning Through Play philosophy supports child-led developmental milestones
- Allergy-safe environments with meals following the Canadian Food Guide
- Dedicated transportation between locations using passenger vans
- Year-round professional development for early childhood educators
Services
Daycare Services
Our daycare programs serve children aged 12 months to 5 years with age-specific rooms like Sunshine Room (12-18 months) and Rainbow Corner (19 months-3 years). Each classroom implements play-based learning through sensory activities, outdoor play, and developmental milestones tracking. Educators create individualized plans while maintaining safe, stimulating environments with private play structures and enclosed parks.
Out of School Care
We provide before-and-after school care for grades 1-6 at three locations, including Rocketeers Div 1 (Grades 1-3) and Div 2 (Grades 4-6). Programs feature creative projects, reward days, and summer field trips aligned with children's interests. Transportation between locations is available via passenger van, with activities designed to encourage independent decision-making and social development through structured play.
Summer Programs
Our summer programs offer full-day childcare with citywide field trips and in-center theme-based activities. Children participate in organized excursions while maintaining daily routines like morning snacks and outdoor play. Programs run during summer holidays and school breaks, featuring special events that build on children's interests through hands-on learning experiences and community exploration.
Transportation Services
We provide dedicated transportation between Patricia Heights, Rio Terrace, and Lynnwood Elementary Schools using passenger vans. This service supports families with multiple children across different locations, ensuring safe travel for before-and-after school care. Transportation is integrated with our out-of-school programs to accommodate working parents' schedules.
Nutritious Snacks
Our nutrition program follows the Canadian Food Guide with morning and afternoon snacks tailored for different age groups. We maintain allergy-safe environments through strict dietary protocols while providing balanced meals that support children's energy needs. Snack times are integrated with educational opportunities about healthy eating habits and food groups.
Questions
What age groups do you serve?
We serve children aged 12 months to 12 years across our four locations, with specific programs for infants, preschoolers, and school-age children.
What are your operating hours?
We operate Monday-Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with closures for statutory holidays and December 24-January 1 annually.
What childcare services do you offer?
We provide daycare, out-of-school care, summer programs, transportation services, and nutritious meal plans following the Canadian Food Guide.
How do you handle food allergies?
We maintain allergy-safe environments with strict dietary protocols and provide alternative meal options when necessary.
Do you offer transportation between locations?
Yes, we provide dedicated transportation between Patricia Heights, Rio Terrace, and Lynnwood locations using passenger vans.
Reviews (2)
Matthew Yee
Oct 11, 2015
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I'm onto my second child at Oxford and it's been a wonderful experience both times. In the three years we've been there ( 2011 - 2015) I've always felt that the staff cared about my kids, they are safe, the facility is clean, and they get to have fun. What else could I ask for. There's a number of parents there whom have put multiple kids through Oxford. They must be doing something right
Jenn Says
Nov 16, 2014
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When my daughter went here their was a really bad bunch of kids. Hitting, throwing things and scratching and it seemed that the staff did little to discourage that kind of behavior. I heard many times from my daughter about another child scratching her and I'd lift up her shift and she'd have marks but yet the staff said NOTHING to me about it. The final straw was when I picked her up one afternoon and she told me that another kid threw sand at her and her eye was still hurting. As I inspected it I could see something was stuck in her eye. Needless to say she had several trips to the hospital and
