Business Details
20 Years
experience
Your Trusted Child Care Partner in Sydney, NS
Health Park Early Learning Centre has been dedicated to early childhood education since 2006, offering a nurturing environment for children aged 2 months to 5 years. Our facility, expanded in 2012, accommodates up to 66 children with five specialized teaching rooms. We maintain educator-to-child ratios of 1:4 for infants, 1:6 for toddlers, and 1:8 for preschoolers, ensuring personalized attention. Our team of 14 qualified educators holds first aid certifications and undergoes rigorous background checks, including criminal record and child abuse registry screenings. We follow the HighScope curriculum, emphasizing hands-on learning, adult-child collaboration, and a structured plan-do-review process to foster independence.Nutritional meals align with the Canada Food Guide, served family-style to encourage social interaction. As a licensed provider affiliated with the Nova Scotia Child Care Association, we work closely with the Department of Education to deliver high-quality care and education. Our accessible facility in Sydney, Nova Scotia, offers free parking and accommodates families seeking reliable early learning solutions. We welcome parental visits at any time and provide two-way mirrors for observation. Our commitment to transparency and safety ensures parents peace of mind during their child's formative years.
Services
Child Care Services
HighScope Curriculum
Nutritional Meals
After-School Programs
Educator Training
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- Established in 2006 with a newly expanded facility in 2012
- Licensed provider with strict educator-to-child ratios (1:4 infants, 1:6 toddlers, 1:8 preschoolers)
- HighScope curriculum fostering self-motivation and independence
- Nutritional meals following the Canada Food Guide served family-style
- All staff undergo criminal record checks and hold first aid certifications
Associations and certifications
- Nova Scotia Child Care Association
Services
Child Care Services
Our child care services cater to children aged 2 months to 5 years, providing a secure environment with structured educator-to-child ratios. We follow the HighScope curriculum to encourage independence while ensuring safety through rigorous staff qualifications and background checks. Nutritional meals align with the Canada Food Guide.
HighScope Curriculum
The HighScope curriculum emphasizes hands-on learning and adult-child collaboration. Our educators use a plan-do-review process to strengthen initiative and self-reliance. This approach fosters independence through structured activities and interactive play, preparing children for future academic and social success through self-directed exploration.
Nutritional Meals
We provide balanced lunches and two daily snacks following the Canada Food Guide. Meals are served family-style to promote social skills, with educators eating alongside children. Our menu ensures proper nutrition for growth and development while accommodating dietary needs within childcare guidelines.
After-School Programs
After-school programs offer supervised activities for children beyond regular daycare hours. Our staff provides homework assistance, recreational play, and structured learning experiences. These programs ensure continuity of care for working parents while promoting social development and academic support in a safe environment.
Educator Training
All educators complete first aid training and undergo criminal record checks. Professional development focuses on HighScope methodology and child development best practices. This ensures staff maintain expertise in early childhood education while adhering to provincial licensing standards and safety protocols.
Questions
What age groups do you serve?
We care for children aged 2 months to 5 years with specialized programs for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
What curriculum do you use?
We implement the HighScope curriculum focusing on hands-on learning, adult-child interaction, and structured independence-building activities.
Are meals provided?
Yes, we serve two snacks and a balanced lunch daily following Canada Food Guide recommendations in a family-style setting.
How are staff qualified?
All educators hold first aid certifications and undergo criminal record, vulnerable sectors, and child abuse registry checks before employment.
Can parents visit anytime?
Yes, we welcome unannounced visits and provide two-way mirrors for observation without disrupting classroom activities.
How do I join the waiting list?
Contact us by phone or email with your child's name, birthdate, your contact information, and preferred start date.