sheridan@littlekidsdaycare.com
905-855-2727
2655 North Sheridan Way, unit #115, Mississauga, Ontario, L5K 2N6
Our Team of Educators
Did you know that in 2007 the Ontario Government passed the Early Childhood Educators Act? This law established the College of Early Childhood Educators. The Act includes definitions of practice, requirements for members to practise, Title Protection for use of the terms such as “Early Childhood Educators” as well as roles of the Registrar, Registration Appeals, Complaints, Discipline etc. Learn more about the qualifications of Early Childhood Educators at www.college-ece.ca We work to match candidates with their ideal age grouping and team partners. Once hired they are required to participate in regular professional learning. 30% of our staff attend a training every two months. Every Little Kids Daycare employee has a valid First Aid/CPR certificate, clear vulnerable sector check and safe Food Handler Certification. We are so fortunate to have such a wonderful team! Staff consistency is REALLY
DIFFICULT in childcare! We want to devote some time to highlight & praise our Senior Staff (over 1 year)
Quality Childcare
First & foremost, we are proud to have an agreement with The Region of Halton. We are proud to be an inclusive childcare center which offers childcare subsidy to families who qualify.
We are ALWAYS participating in numerous Quality Initiatives & Programs to provide the BEST Childcare to the Oakville Community.
Quality First for Children, Families, Professionals & Community
Little Kids Daycare is proud to participate in the Quality First. Quality First is an initiative within Halton Region that supports early childhood programs to further develop the level of quality care, and education they offer to young children & their families.
Quality First is based on the following indicators of quality childcare.
· Environment/Curriculum
· Supervision/Administration
· Professionalism
· Inclusion
· Adult/Child Interaction
· Support for early Childhood Education Students
Quality First is a program offered to us through The Halton Resource Connection
As a result of our involvement in Quality First, our staff participate in various trainings/workshops & webinars every few months!
Our center is supported through an ongoing process which includes: observations & evaluation fo the program, self evaluation, goal setting, staff professional learning & support from a Consultant. Commitment to quality is an ongoing process.
Quality Map Pilot
Across Halton Region only 18 centers were invited to participate in this initiative. We were thrilled to join this important research! This new approach to assessing quality in Halton Region’s ELCC sector will have a qualitative approach to assessing quality. It aligns with “How Does Learning Happen?” & he RECE Code of Ethics. It is built on critical reflection, collaborative inquiry , environment & making quality practices visible (pedagogical documentation).
We have created a Center Portfolio which each class has contributed to the four sections (Children, Families, Educators & Community)