The children are guided by skilled Registered Early Childhood Educators (RECEs) who establish a flexible program in an inclusive, supportive, and non-discriminatory environment where the children are encouraged to play, learn and thrive.

This high-quality ELC provides a positive learning environment for the children that enhance their personal level of development. Through play-based experiences guided by staff the children are exposed to situations that help to stimulate:

• communication and social skills through child-to-child and adult-to-child interactions
• fine motor development
• gross motor development through physical activity and outdoor play
• self-esteem and decision-making capabilities
• social/emotional skills
• curiosity, initiative and independence

At the ELC, the special nutritional needs of the babies and children are of primary importance. The cook prepares hot and highly nutritious meals and snacks each day from a menu that has been reviewed by a licensed nutritionist and follows the Canada Food Guide.

The ELC is licensed for children from birth to age 3½ with capacity for 10 infants, 20 toddlers and 16 preschoolers.

Young mothers living at Massey Centre and/or attending the onsite Secondary School receive priority for childcare spaces.  Spaces not used by our young moms are offered to families in the community. The ELC accepts both subsidized and full-fee-paying parents.

Tours

Tours of the ELC can be arranged by calling Paul Jackson, Child and Family Programs Supervisor at 416-425-6348 x 251.

Waiting List

To place your child on the ELC’s Waiting List, please call Ashley at 416-425-6348 x 246.