Our Kids
Barrie
Vaughan
Our Kids
At KIDS we believe that children are miracles. Believing that every child is a miracle transforms the way we design for children’s care.
When we invite a miracle into our lives we prepare ourselves and the environment around us.
We make it our job to create, with reverence and gratitude, a space that is worthy of a miracle!
We can choose to change.
We can choose to design spaces for miracles, not minimums.
“Play is the highest form of research” – Albert Einstein
“Every child is an artist.” – Picasso
“Think and wonder. Wonder and think.” – Dr. Seuss
Our Classrooms
Vaughan
Kids Infants
Designed for children six weeks to 1.5 years of age.
Program features: Indoor and outdoor exploration, songs and stories, discovering creative and sensory materials, imitation play, and lots of time for cuddles!
Our licensed infant program at KIDS offers small group ratios of 1:3 (with a maximum group size of 10) to ensure that children receive the continuous, focused support while at the centre. Throughout the day, our dedicated Superhero educators communicate new developments and milestones with parents. In addition to this, infants’ sleep times, eating, and diapering schedules are also documented. Parents/families will also get a chance to sit down with their educators to check-in on their child’s progress and work together to create a customized schedule that matches your family’s lifestyle.
KIDS Toddlers
Designed for children 1.5 to 2.5 years of age.
Program features: Exploring the indoors and outdoors, culinary, kitchengarden, music and movement, discovering creative and sensory material, puzzles, stories, blocks, dramatic play and learning to play with others!
Our licensed toddler program offers small group ratios of 1:5, with a maximum group size of 15. During the day, toddlers will follow a flexible group schedule where each toddler’s sleep times, eating, and diapering times are documented. To keep families up-to-date with their child’s development, our staff share details throughout the day (including new milestones achieved, new developments, etc.). Twice a year, our educators will also formally sit down with parents to discuss their toddler’s progress and any questions/concerns.
KIDS Jr. and Sr. Preschoolers
Designed for children 2.5 to four years of age.
Program features: Exploring the indoors and outdoors, culinary, kitchengarden, introduction to the arts (visual, dramatic and music), discovering science, engaging in mathematics and literacy activities, developing social skills, gross and fine motor skills and problem-solving
Our licensed preschool program offers small group ratios of 1:8, with a maximum group size of 24. At KIDS, preschool children follow a flexible group schedule which is catered to the children’s interests. Every day, our educators will document and share your child’s learning progress and experiences with you throughout the day. Twice a year, parents will formally sit down with our educators to discuss future plans, progress, and any questions/concerns they may have.
KIDS Before and After-School Care
Our before and after-school program is a unique opportunity to learn, play and have an adventure in our Kitchengarden
KIDS Inc., provides young learners with opportunities for exercise, playing games, arts and crafts, and connecting with friends.
