Hearts Child Care Centres have been in operation since 1989. Our experienced staff, convenient and colorful locations, and excellent programming enable us to provide you with exceptional childcare services. We constantly strive to ensure that our programs and centres are up to date.

Hours of Operation:

  • Matheson Location: 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Milverton Location: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Eglinton Location: 7:00a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • We are open all year round, closed only on statutory holidays.

Ages

  • Matheson Location: Infants to 6 years of age
  • Milverton Location: 18 months to 6 years of age
  • Eglinton Location: Infants to 6 years of age
  • Summer Camp offered for children up to 9 years of age

Class Ages and Ratios

  • Infants 6 wks to 18 months 1:3 ratio
  • Toddlers 18 to 30 months 1:5 ratio
  • Preschool 2 ½ to 4 years 1:8 ratio
  • Jr. Kindergarten 4 to 5 years 1:10 ratio
  • Sr. Kindergarten 5 to 6 years 1:12 ratio

Qualified Staff

  • We are committed to hiring qualified and experienced staff. Each group has a minimum of 1 E.C.E. teacher and our assistant teachers have their E.C.A or previous experience in the field.
  • The staff at Hearts is required to submit a criminal reference check upon hiring.
  • All staff is required to be trained in First Aid and CPR.

Programs:

  • The programs at Hearts Child Care Centres offer a wide range of different areas in the classroom: creative, cognitive, language, dramatic play, circle time, science, sensory, block play, books etc.
  • For the Pre-school and Kindergarten children we also offer phonics, math, computer, social studies and much more.
  • All of our children enjoy outdoor play twice a day in our age appropriate playgrounds. The Infants also enjoy walks in the strollers twice a day.
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Meals and Snacks

We provide the following for Infants:

  • Homogenized milk,
  • Unsweetened juices,
  • Table foods and snacks.

For the older children we provide:

  • Morning and afternoon snack.
  • A hot lunchtime meal.
  • We serve 2% milk and unsweetened juices.

We have a full time cook on staff and all of the meals are prepared on the premises. Fresh fruits, vegetables, and meats are purchased weekly.

What Parents Provide

Parents are asked to provide:

  • Infant formula and cereal.
  • Diapers, wipes,
  • Change of clothes,
  • Sunscreen
  • A blanket for rest time.
  • Preschool and Kindergarten children will also require a toothbrush.

Housekeeping

  • The centres are professionally cleaned on a nightly basis
  • All toys are sanitized regularly.
  • All plates, cutlery and cups are washed and sanitized after every use.
  • We provide sheets for the beds and the cribs, which are washed week
 
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