Business Details
36 Years
experience
Your Trusted Child Care Partner in Bracebridge, Ontario
Macaulay Tree House has been dedicated to nurturing and educating children in the Bracebridge community since 1990. As a licensed non-profit organization under the Ministry of Education, we prioritize creating a safe, stimulating environment where children are viewed as competent, curious individuals with immense potential. Our programs are designed to support each child's unique learning journey through diverse experiences that balance comfort and challenge. With three campuses offering specialized care for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children, we maintain a commitment to quality early childhood education. Our team of qualified Early Childhood Educators and trained staff ensure adherence to rigorous safety standards, including First Aid/CPR certifications and OPP background checks.We provide comprehensive programming that integrates cognitive, social-emotional, self-help, communication, and motor skill development. For school-age children, we offer before-and-after-school programs at local public schools and a summer camp featuring educational field trips, arts and crafts, and sports activities. Our facilities include purpose-built classrooms and outdoor play spaces that foster exploration and growth. Through decades of service, we have established ourselves as a trusted partner for families seeking reliable, developmentally appropriate childcare solutions.
Services
Child Care
School Age Programs
Summer Camp
Before School Care
After School Programs
Infant Care
Preschool Education
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We have provided childcare services in Bracebridge since 1990
- Licensed by the Ontario Ministry of Education
- Qualified Early Childhood Educators in every classroom
- Specialized programs for ages 3 months to 12 years
- Summer camp with educational field trips and outdoor activities
Services
Child Care
Our licensed childcare program serves children aged 3 months to 4 years with structured educational activities. We provide a safe environment focusing on cognitive development, social-emotional growth, and motor skills training. Our curriculum includes communication exercises and self-help skill development tailored to each child's needs.
School Age Programs
We offer before-and-after-school programs at Monck Public School, Muskoka Falls Public School, and Macaulay Public School. These programs provide supervised care for children aged 4-12 years with recreational activities, homework support, and social development opportunities during school breaks.
Summer Camp
Our summer camp operates July-August for children aged 4-8 years. The program features educational field trips, beach days, arts and crafts, sports activities, and structured play. We emphasize social skill development through group activities while maintaining Ministry of Education compliance standards.
People
Leesa Horsfield
Executive Director
Leesa Horsfield leads Macaulay Tree House as Executive Director, overseeing operations across all three campuses. With extensive experience in early childhood education administration, she ensures compliance with Ministry of Education standards and maintains community partnerships to enhance program offerings.
Suzanne Terry
Supervisor
Suzanne Terry supervises school-age programs at Macaulay Tree House. She coordinates before-and-after-school services at local public schools and manages summer camp operations. Her focus includes staff development, program quality assurance, and parent communication for children aged 4-12 years.
Questions
What age groups do you serve?
We provide care for children aged 3 months to 12 years across our three campuses, with specialized programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children.
Are your staff qualified?
All classrooms have qualified Early Childhood Educators with valid First Aid/CPR Level C certifications. Staff undergo OPP background checks before employment at our licensed facilities.
Do you offer summer programs?
Yes, our summer camp for ages 4-8 includes educational field trips, beach days, arts and crafts, sports activities, and social development opportunities from July to August.
Are you licensed by the government?
Macaulay Tree House is a licensed daycare center operating under the Ontario Ministry of Education's regulatory framework for early childhood education services.
Where are your locations?
We have three campuses in Bracebridge: East Campus (50 The Granite Bluff), West Campus (42 The Granite Bluff), and South Campus (42 Morrow Drive).