Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Child Care Solutions
Kids Come First Child Care Services has dedicated over two decades to creating stimulating environments that prioritize learning through play. Our educators implement Emergent Curriculum principles, co-constructing knowledge with children by building programs around their interests. We align our practices with Ontario's pedagogical frameworks, including 'How Does Learning Happen?' and ELECT, ensuring our approach meets provincial educational standards. Our team of trained professionals observes children's interactions to design meaningful activities that foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills. By focusing on sensory exploration, creative expression, and social development, we help children build foundational concepts for future academic success.Our programs cater to diverse age groups, offering structured learning opportunities during school terms and summer camps. We maintain consistent routines while remaining flexible to adapt to children's evolving interests. Our commitment to quality care is reflected in our nurturing atmosphere that promotes self-esteem, independence, and curiosity. Through intentional play-based experiences, we support each child's unique developmental journey. Our centers provide comprehensive care that bridges home and school environments, ensuring continuity in children's learning processes.
Services
Before School Care
After School Programs
Summer Camp
Full-Day Programs
Sensory Activities
Art & Construction
Science/Cooking
Social Activities
Gross Motor Play
Computer Access
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in child care
- Our programs follow Emergent Curriculum principles
- Educators are trained in Ontario's pedagogical guidelines
- We offer age-appropriate play and learning opportunities
- We provide full-day programs on school breaks
Services
Before School Care
Our Before School Care program serves children aged 4-12, providing structured activities before school starts. We offer breakfast options and supervised play while preparing children for the school day. Our staff ensures timely transportation to nearby schools while maintaining a calm, supportive environment that eases children into their daily routines.
After School Programs
After School Programs cater to children aged 6-12 with enriching activities after school hours. Our curriculum includes homework support, creative projects, and physical play while maintaining alignment with Ontario's educational standards. We provide transportation from local schools and create continuity between school learning and our program activities.
Summer Camp
Summer Camp offers full-day programming with themed activities for children aged 4-12. Our camps feature weekly explorations of science, arts, and outdoor adventures while maintaining our emergent curriculum approach. We create developmentally appropriate experiences that build on children's interests through structured play and collaborative learning opportunities during summer months.
Sensory Activities
Sensory Activities form a core component of our curriculum, engaging children through tactile exploration and multi-sensory experiences. Our educators design age-appropriate stations that stimulate cognitive development while promoting motor skills and social interaction. These activities encourage discovery learning while accommodating diverse sensory needs and preferences.
Science/Cooking
Science/Cooking activities integrate STEM concepts through hands-on experiments and food preparation. Children learn measurement, chemical changes, and nutrition while developing fine motor skills. Our educators facilitate inquiry-based learning through safe, age-appropriate activities that connect scientific principles to everyday experiences in a playful, exploratory environment.
Questions
What age groups do you serve?
We care for children aged 4-12, offering specialized programs for kindergarten through grade 6 students.
Do you follow educational guidelines?
Yes, our programs align with Ontario's 'How Does Learning Happen?' and ELECT frameworks for early childhood education.
Are meals provided?
We offer morning snacks and breakfast options, with additional meals available during full-day programs.
Do you operate during school breaks?
Yes, we provide full-day care on P.A. days, winter break, and March break at most locations.
How do you handle curriculum planning?
Our emergent curriculum develops from children's interests, with educators facilitating learning through play-based exploration and observation.
Do you offer transportation?
We provide supervised transportation to and from local schools for our before and after school programs.
