The Oaks Early Learning Childcare

‘How does learning Happen?’ is a question that has challenged and inspired teachers and caregivers for decades. This ongoing inquiry still leads us each day to meet the needs and challenges of the children in our care. As indicated in the Minister’s Policy Statement released June 8, 2015 we will use the ‘How does Learning Happen? Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years (2014)’ document to guide our program. This statement, together with the Child Care and Early Years Act guide our program development, pedagogy and practice. It is intended to strengthen the quality of our program and ensure high quality experiences that lead to positive outcomes in relation to children’s learning, development, health and well-being.  With that in mind the staff at The Oaks Early Learning Childcare will work each day to….  “Promote the health, safety, nutrition, and well-being of the children.”  In our care we provide an environment that […]

The Oaks Early Learning Childcare desires to provide a childcare that reflects the heart of Christ. Our program demonstrates the belief that a child’s work is play; through play in a developmentally appropriate environment a child grows and learns. The learning environment we provide recognizes the importance of and is designed to nurture the whole child’s level of development: physically, cognitively, socially, emotionally and spiritually. We embrace the Province of Ontario’s ‘How Does Learning Happen?’ principles. Through individual and group, indoor and outdoor, active and quiet play experiences at The Oaks Early Learning Childcare, a child will be exposed to situations that stimulate and encourage:  The Oaks Early Learning Childcare is an expression of the Cambridge Vineyard and is directly accountable to the Elders and the Board of Directors of the Church. The childcare fully embraces the Cambridge Vineyard‘s purpose and statement of faith; it is the basis from which […]