Business Details
45 Years
experience
Your Trusted Child Care Partner in Winnipeg
Agassiz Child Care has been dedicated to nurturing children's growth and development for over four decades. As a non-profit charitable organization, we prioritize play-based learning to cultivate independent thinking, creativity, and social skills in preschool and school-age children. Our provincially licensed center in Winnipeg, Manitoba, offers a structured yet flexible environment where children engage in uninterrupted self-directed play, outdoor exploration, and hands-on creative activities.We maintain a strong focus on fostering curiosity and respect for nature through extended outdoor time and experiential learning. Our team of educators implements a curriculum designed to support cognitive, emotional, and physical development while maintaining transparent communication with families. With a waitlist exceeding 900 children, our reputation for quality care and educational enrichment remains well-established in the community.
Services
Preschool Care
School-Age Programs
Outdoor Play Activities
Creative Arts
Loose Parts Play
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in child care services
- Our program emphasizes uninterrupted self-directed play opportunities
- We provide extended outdoor time for nature connection and development
- Our curriculum supports independent thinking and creative exploration
- We maintain a provincially licensed, structured learning environment
Services
Preschool Care
Our preschool program supports foundational development through structured play and exploration. Children engage in sensory activities, social interactions, and creative projects that build cognitive and motor skills. The curriculum emphasizes early literacy, numeracy, and emotional growth in a nurturing environment.
School-Age Programs
We provide supervised care for school-age children with homework support and enrichment activities. Our program includes arts and crafts, STEM projects, and physical play to complement academic learning. Educators foster independence while maintaining a safe, structured environment for continued growth.
Outdoor Play Activities
Daily outdoor sessions promote physical development and environmental awareness. Children engage in unstructured play, gardening, and nature walks that build resilience and appreciation for the natural world. Our playground features age-appropriate equipment and natural elements for holistic sensory experiences.
Creative Arts
Our art curriculum encourages self-expression through painting, sculpting, and mixed media projects. Open-ended creative activities develop fine motor skills and imaginative thinking. Children explore various techniques while learning to make artistic choices that reflect their individual perspectives and interests.
Loose Parts Play
We incorporate loose parts like blocks, fabrics, and natural materials to stimulate creative problem-solving. This approach allows children to design their own play scenarios, developing critical thinking and collaboration skills through hands-on experimentation and resourceful material use.
Questions
What age groups do you serve?
We provide care for preschool children and school-age kids up to 12 years old.
What is your operating schedule?
Our center operates Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
How long is the waitlist?
Our current waitlist exceeds 900 children, with wait times typically spanning several years.
What educational approach do you use?
We implement a play-based curriculum focusing on self-directed learning and creative exploration.
Do you offer outdoor activities?
Yes, we prioritize outdoor time with structured nature exploration and unstructured play opportunities.
