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St. Bernadette CES
Upper Canada Child Care

Rooted in relationships, inspired by play and nature.

Thank you for your interest in childcare at St. Bernadette CES. Inquiries about starting care at the beginning of the school year should be made prior to August 1st. Submit a registration inquiry today to join the waiting list.

Programs  

We value the trust families place in us and believe parents know their children best. Our play-based programs support families by adapting to children’s changing needs, from Full Day Care to Before and After School Care.

Programs support children’s health and well-being with daily active outdoor play in all seasons. Families can expect a flexible group routine responsive to needs for play, nourishment, and rest.

 

Full Day Programs: Infant, Toddler, Preschool 

Programs include interest-based activities exploring literacy, numeracy, science, nature, and the arts. Additionally, preschoolers enjoy opportunities for seasonal Forest School experiences.

Educators build warm, trusting relationships and create a sense of belonging, while nurturing emerging language and self-regulation skills. Positive group experiences and engaging activities encourage self-expression, social development, independence, resilience, and confidence.

 

Before and After School: Kindergarten, School Age 

Providing a fun, safe start and finish to every school day, our programs support school age children with engaging activities designed to further develop their self-expression, social skills, self-help skills, self-regulation, resilience, and confidence.

Educators model respectful and positive social interactions and acknowledge each child’s growing need for independence and time with friends. Children are encouraged to set goals, make plans, celebrate achievements, and to approach challenges as opportunities to learn.

Children playing in snow
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PA Days, Winter Break, and March Break  

Longer, flexible days offer more time for projects, deeper exploration, and meaningful connection.

Pre-Registration required.

Summer Camp  

Our summer camp (for children in kindergarten to age 12) runs at multiple locations. Visit Upper Canada Child Care – Summer Camp for details.

School age children reading in the library
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Nutritionist-Approved Menus 

Full Day Programs include two nutritious snacks and a hot lunch.  Before and After School Programs offer two healthy snacks daily. See sample menus below.

Programs support families who require food accommodation due to allergies and other dietary requirements.

Children playing with playdough at a table
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Location Information

Central Address

5279 Black River Rd, Sutton, Ontario L0E 1R0

Central Phone

905-722-6734

Central Email

stbernadette@ucccc.ca

Hours of Operation

Monday to Friday 6:30 AM to 6:15 PM

Subsidy Links (by region)

Program Information

Ages Served

3 months to 12 years

Programs

  • Infant Program
  • Toddler Program
  • Preschool Program
  • Before and After School Programs: Kindergarten (CWELCC enrolled) and School Age
  • Summer Camp

Lunch and Snacks

Before and After School Programs Menu Full-Day Menu

Our clients have rated UCCC 4.5/5 on our 2024-2025 Family Satisfaction Survey.

Our child care programs, summer camp, and forest school are child-centered and inquiry based.