Programs

Programs and Activities

Our daily programs are designed around the concept of learning through play and active involvement. All activities are implemented in the daily routine (circle time, lunch time, play time, tidy up time,...) by ECE specialist. 

Enrichment Programs

In addition to our core educational programs, we provide activities like field trips, summer camp, etc. as additional learning and socializing opportunities.

Teaching Philosophy

Planning the teaching curriculum around children’s interests and curiosities is an advanced and widely practiced method of teaching. This method, formally known as Emergent Curriculum, provides the teacher with the flexibility to incorporate children’s interests as jumping points into a set of topics to learn and explore.

Once the teacher identifies an area of interest from children, she brainstorms creative ways of incorporating that into a “web” of related learning topics.

Nutrition

Children are provided with a nutritious lunch and snacks throughout the day. All meals and snacks are prepared at home using organic ingredients. Menus are reviewed by a RHN (registered holistic nutritionist) and dietitian. Meal and snack times are viewed as learning experience.

Daily Photos

Everyday, Little Castle is filled with sweet moments, new accomplishments and creation. It is important for us to share these moments with the parents. Everyday you can look forward to getting a few pictures of your little love's new activities throughout the day! Now that's a happy inbox. 

Common Questions

What are the benefits of enrolling my child in a daycare with less children?

• Customized daily programs: Having the luxury of planning the day for about 5 children allow us to truly meet their needs by regularly updating our activities to nurture specific needs and interests of each child. 
• Significantly decreased chance of getting sick due to a better controlled environment.

How is Food prepared at Little Castle?

• We use local, and certified Organic food. Weekly menus are overviewed by registered nutritionist. Meals are served family style and are customized to kids's taste and interest. 
• If parents prefer to supply their own food for their children we are happy to accomodate that.

How can I keep in touch with my child during the day?

• Sharing the beautiful moments of the day with you is always a great pleasure. We send parents a couple of pictures of our fun activities during the day. Parents can also drop by for a visit and stay for a little while if they like.

Hours of Operation
Little Castle is open every weekday from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. Each child spends maximum of 8 hours at the daycare. Additional hours after 8 hours per day can be arranged for additional hourly fee.

Holidays and Vacations
Little Castle is close on all statutory holidays as well as the week between December 25 and January 01.

Little Castle will inform parents at least 2 months in advance about upcoming closures and vacations (two weeks annually). Parents will not be charged for this time period.

Fee Structure
Little Castle fees are payable on a monthly basis. Vacation days for the families, or sick days for children do not affect this flat fee.