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13 Years
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Discover a World of Inquiry & Wonder for Your Child
At The PlaySpace, we believe in nurturing the whole child through a holistic approach to early childhood education. Established in 2013, our licensed center serves toddlers and preschoolers in Kanata, Ontario, with a curriculum driven by children's natural curiosity and aligned with the Ministry of Education's frameworks. Our passionate educators create safe, stimulating environments where play becomes the foundation for lifelong learning.We prioritize partnerships with families to ensure continuity of care and respect individual needs, including dietary and cultural considerations. With a capacity for 53 children, our home-like classrooms and evidence-based practices reflect our commitment to quality care and developmental excellence.
Services
Early Childhood Education
Licensed Child Care
Emergent Curriculum
Nutritious Meals
Family Partnerships
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We are licensed under Ontario's Child Care and Early Years Act.
- Our curriculum aligns with Ministry of Education frameworks like 'How Does Learning Happen?'
- We accommodate dietary and religious restrictions with catered meals.
- Our educators prioritize child-led, hands-on learning experiences.
- We maintain a 53-child capacity for personalized attention.
Services
Early Childhood Education
Our early childhood programs foster holistic growth through play-based learning. Children engage in hands-on activities that develop cognitive, social, and motor skills while following Ontario's educational frameworks. Educators create personalized experiences that respect each child's unique learning style and interests.
Licensed Child Care
As a licensed center under Ontario's Child Care and Early Years Act, we provide safe, regulated care for toddlers and preschoolers. Our 53-child capacity ensures individualized attention within warm, home-like classrooms designed to meet developmental needs and promote emotional security.
Emergent Curriculum
Our emergent curriculum evolves from children's natural interests, guided by Ontario's 'How Does Learning Happen?' framework. Through collaborative projects and sensory exploration, children construct knowledge while educators document progress and facilitate deeper understanding in a supportive environment.
Nutritious Meals
We provide catered breakfast, snacks, and lunches meeting Canada's Food Guide standards. Menus accommodate dietary restrictions, allergies, and religious preferences while teaching healthy eating habits. Nutritional balance supports children's energy levels and cognitive development throughout the day.
Family Partnerships
We build strong family relationships through regular communication and collaborative planning. Parents receive updates on their child's progress and participate in decision-making. Cultural traditions are respected, and home-school continuity is maintained through shared routines and values.
Questions
How do I enroll my child at The PlaySpace?
Contact us via phone or email to discuss availability and preferred start dates. We'll guide you through our registration process and answer any questions about our programs.
What curriculum does The PlaySpace follow?
Our emergent curriculum aligns with Ontario's 'How Does Learning Happen?' framework, focusing on child-led exploration, relationship-based learning, and developmental milestones across all domains.
Are meals included in the program?
Yes, we provide catered breakfast, snacks, and lunches that meet nutritional guidelines. We accommodate dietary restrictions, allergies, and religious requirements with advance notice.
What are your operating hours?
We operate Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. We follow Ontario's school calendar for holidays and closures.
What qualifications do your educators have?
Our team includes registered Early Childhood Educators with current certifications in first aid, CPR, and child development. All staff undergo vulnerable sector checks and ongoing professional development.
How does The PlaySpace ensure child safety?
We follow strict safety protocols under the Child Care and Early Years Act, including secure entry systems, daily health checks, and emergency preparedness plans reviewed annually with staff and families.
Reviews (7)
Trevor Tynan
Oct 10, 2021
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We are so grateful to the team at the Playspace for providing our child with a wonderful, engaging and safe environment to learn and play. After issues at a previous centre we had some trepidation about whether a daycare facility would be beneficial for our child. Now, a few months in, our child is growing in independence, confidence, competency, curiosity and development. Most importantly, she comes home extremely happy every day. Bill, Jenn and the team are attuned to her needs and our needs, even helping out with drop off and pickup when we have our hands full. We dont know where wed be
Thori Tespalo
Aug 15, 2021
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After touring literally every facility and home daycare we could find, we quickly realized how special The Playspace is! The owners are incredible... so knowledgeable and loving. Our daughter started several months ago, and she has already learnt so much, her speech and creative play is flourishing. Her toddler teachers are just amazing. We are so thrilled to have been able to have had an opportunity to have our daughter enrolled at The Playspace. 5 stars doesn't seem enough, this daycare center is like no other, and I cant speak highly enough about it! Amazing drop off and pick up hours, and just
Lauren DeRoche
Dec 11, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Reliability,Responsiveness,Value
We have had the most wonderful experiences here and are so fortunate to have found such a caring daycare for our son Jaxon. The staff are wonderful, and the owners work so hard to make sure we have a safe environment for our kiddos. I would highly recommend The Playspace to anyone looking for care for their little ones.
We have had the most wonderful experiences here and are so fortunate to have found such a caring daycare for our son Jaxon. The staff are wonderful, and the owners work so hard to make sure we have a safe environment for our kiddos. I would highly recommend The Playspace to anyone looking for care for their little ones.
Trish Wilson
Dec 06, 2020
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We joined PlaySpace this past winter at the recommendation of a friend who had their toddler enrolled. We found the place to be well kept, the programming sounded quite impressive and the meals nutritional. Unfortunately, from the moment we started transition we had one problem after another with the owner, Bill. We found him to be extremely unprofessional and condescending as new parents navigating childcare for the first time. We were left with no choice but to pull our toddler out of the centre immediately after we were yelled at in front of other children and parents during drop off. My recommendation
Corinne Koek
Oct 04, 2020
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Extremely professional and well managed daycare/pre-school. We moved to Kanata in the summer of 2019 and enrolled my youngest son (3) after several disappointing visits and tours of other facilities in the area. This centre is clean, staff are engaged, and courteous. Shortly after moving, I learned that I would unexpectedly be away for work for 11 months leaving my spouse with two young boys under 6.
During the transition, Bill and Jenn, the owners, treated my son like family, offered assistance and support to my husband, and provided a safe and enriched learning environment. I never worried about
During the transition, Bill and Jenn, the owners, treated my son like family, offered assistance and support to my husband, and provided a safe and enriched learning environment. I never worried about
Faduma Qalinle
Jun 02, 2020
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We researched and visited multiple daycares in the area and even had trial sessions in a few of them and this centre was by far the best fit for us. My son loved it when we did the walk through. I appreciated that the owner was well informed and had a good understanding of the health and safety requirements. It was going to be my sons first experience with daycare/preschool and it was hard at first dropping him off with tears in his eyes but I knew the staff were kind and he adjusted so quickly. He now looks forward to going to preschool. Ive recommended this place to all of my friends who
Ana Claudia
Sep 15, 2019
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Such an amazing daycare! Great owners, teachers, food, flexible hours! My daughter studied there since she was 18 months, and she learned so many things. I will always recommend!
