Our child care programs, summer camp, and forest school are child-centered and inquiry based.
Program Types
Childcare Centres
Safe, nurturing, and engaging learning and care for Infants, Toddlers and Preschool.
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3 months to Kindergarten
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Monday to Friday | 7 AM - 6 PM
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Full and part-time care available
Before and After School Programs
Give your kindergarten and school age children a fun, safe start and finish to their day.
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Kindergarten and up to Grade 6
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Monday to Friday 7 AM to school start and school end to 6 PM
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Full and part-time care available
Summer Camp
Our summer camps provide a balance of planned activities and child-directed fun.
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For ages 4 to 12
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Monday to Friday | 9 AM - 4 PM
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Extended care from 7 AM - 6 PM -
Full-day program
Forest School
Children, immersed in nature, build strong connections to the places in which they play.
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For ages 3 to 8
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Mondays and Fridays
Half-day (9 AM – 12 PM)
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Full-day (9 AM – 3 PM) - Fall, winter, and spring
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Full and half-day programs available
Our Learning Model
"Children learn as they play. More importantly in play, children learn how to learn."
Play-based learning, inquiry, and the importance of time spent outdoors is central to all UCCC programs.
We believe children learn best through self-directed play that meets their unique needs and encourages:
- Choice
- Exploration
- Creativity
- Adventurous “risky” play
- Connecting with nature in a variety of conditions
- Building friendships
We also believe time spent outdoors in all types of weather promotes health and well-being.
Benefits of Our Program
Children further develop their abilities in the areas of:
- Self-confidence
- Self-regulation
- Resilience
- Engagement
- Skill development (problem solving, gross and fine motor, language, etc.)
- Academics
Role of the Educator
Educators observe and join in children’s play to identify their interests and knowledge. They extend and discover the next step in children’s learning by asking purposeful questions like:
- What do you think?
- What do you wonder?
- How do you think we can find out?
In any given moment, “play” can include opportunities to explore math, science, art, or literature; our educators are always looking for those opportunities.
Our Program Statement, based upon ‘the Four Foundations of Learning‘ guides program design and implementation.
Educators document individual and group experiences on our convenient Storypark App providing an easy way for families to connect with programs.
All UCCC childcare programs are licensed by the Ministry of Education and inspected annually. Learn more about our commitment to quality here.
