Viola Desmond PS
Upper Canada Child Care

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.

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.

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.

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

Pre-Registration required.

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

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.