Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Child Care Services in Ottawa
Established in 1971, our center has dedicated itself to fostering the social, emotional, and creative growth of children in a secure and nurturing environment. We prioritize holistic development through play-based learning, structured routines, and exposure to art, music, and nature. Our programs emphasize independence, curiosity, and positive communication while promoting inclusivity and multicultural awareness. With a team of qualified educators and support staff, we maintain rigorous safety standards, including criminal reference checks and certifications in First Aid, CPR, and Epi-Pen training. Governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, we operate as a not-for-profit organization, receiving funding from the City of Ottawa and the Ontario Ministry of Education.Our curriculum aligns with provincial guidelines and the Canada-wide Early Learning & Child Care System, ensuring high-quality care for toddlers and preschoolers. Over decades, we have adapted to community needs, expanding our capacity and refining our approach to meet evolving standards. Our commitment to transparency, parent engagement, and continuous improvement underscores our reputation as a trusted childcare provider in Ottawa.
Services
Toddler Program
Preschool Program
Nutrition Services
Curriculum Development
Inclusive Environment
Details
- Year established: 1971
Highlights and features
- We offer over 50 years of experience in early childhood education.
- Our team includes Registered Early Childhood Educators and certified staff.
- We provide nutritious meals following Canada's Food Guide daily.
- Our curriculum aligns with provincial guidelines and emergent learning principles.
- We maintain rigorous safety standards with certified staff and secure facilities.
Services
Toddler Program
Our Toddler Program supports children aged 18 months to 30 months through sensory play, structured routines, and developmental activities. Educators foster language, motor skills, and social interaction in a secure environment. Daily updates via Digibot and Storypark keep parents informed about meals, naps, and learning milestones.
Preschool Program
The Preschool Program serves children aged 30 months to 5 years, focusing on cooperation, creativity, and critical thinking through indoor and outdoor activities. Two classrooms accommodate 40 children with a 1:8 staff ratio, ensuring personalized attention and holistic development.
Nutrition Services
We provide daily hot lunches and snacks following Canada's Food Guide, with accommodations for dietary and religious needs. Menus rotate weekly, featuring balanced meals like ravioli, chili, and homemade soups, prepared fresh on-site by our cook.
Curriculum Development
Our curriculum aligns with provincial guidelines and the HDLH (How Does Learning Happen?) framework, emphasizing emergent learning through observation and child-led activities. Themes include art, science, and physical development, adapting to children's interests.
Inclusive Environment
We promote non-sexist attitudes, multiculturalism, and inclusion for all children through dramatic play, storytelling, and community-building activities. Programs are designed to accommodate diverse needs, ensuring equitable access to learning opportunities.
People
Paula Almeida-Stille
Director
Paula Almeida-Stille oversees daily operations at Fairview Child Care Centre, ensuring compliance with educational standards and family engagement. With a background as a Registered Early Childhood Educator, she leads a dedicated team committed to child development.
Questions
What programs do you offer for children?
We offer a Toddler Program for ages 18-30 months and a Preschool Program for ages 30 months to 5 years, each with structured and play-based learning activities.
What are your operating hours?
We are open Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm and closed on statutory holidays.
How do you handle nutrition and meals?
We provide daily hot lunches and snacks following Canada's Food Guide, with accommodations for dietary restrictions. Menus rotate weekly and include fresh, homemade meals.
What safety measures are in place?
All staff undergo criminal reference checks and hold certifications in First Aid, CPR, and Epi-Pen training to ensure a secure environment for children.
How do you communicate with parents?
Parents receive daily updates via Digibot and Storypark apps, including meal logs, naps, and learning stories with photos and activity outcomes.
Reviews (5)
Linda Okafor
Feb 07, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Reliability,Responsiveness,Value
It feels like a second home at Fairview. My boys enjoyed their stay there and am looking forward to my daughter joining them soon
It feels like a second home at Fairview. My boys enjoyed their stay there and am looking forward to my daughter joining them soon
Sal Ayed
Dec 06, 2019
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Best daycare in town. The director Paula is very knowledgeable and she keeps his staff to high standards. They quality of this daycare and the activity is great. This is the best place for your child to learn and enjoy. The place is clean, smells nice, always organized, kitchen is super clean and food is great. I I garantee you will not be disappointed
Sam Spence
Sep 25, 2019
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Ive had an amazing experience with this daycare, the staff is so nice and caring towards my children.
Nts Tombak
Jun 22, 2017
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With a lovely, friendly and compassionate staff, Fairview is the best daycare that you can send your child. My son started to go there when he had 17 months but unfortunately we had to leave there cause we moved to Toronto. Now my son misses there a lot and every morning he waits in front of the door to leave for fairview. They have the best staff, best menus and best activities!!!!
Jess Jess
Jul 08, 2016
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I enrolled my toddler this month of June and she loves the place. She had so much fun on her first day. The place is pretty organised with lots of activities. I will recommend
