Whitmore Park Childcare

Whitmore Park Childcare, located at 15 Birchwood Rd, Regina, SK S4S 5N3, Canada, offers high-quality care for children aged 18 months to 5 years. The center provides a supportive and 'home-like' environment that extends and supports the family unit. Their program is open-ended, child-initiated, and inclusive, focusing on the holistic development of each child.

In addition to child care, Whitmore Park Childcare offers before and after-school care for children in Grades 1-7. They provide transportation to Ecole Massey and Ecole St. Pius and walk children to Grant Road School and St. Matthew School.

Whitmore Park Childcare Co-operative is a non-profit child care center incorporated in September 1980. It operates as a designated charitable organization and is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors.

The center's philosophy of early years learning emphasizes the role of the center as an extension of the family unit, fostering growth and providing a nurturing and supportive environment. They believe that children learn through play and interaction with their world. Whitmore Park Childcare aims to provide a balance of new experiences and learning opportunities while guiding and nurturing children's exploration of the world.

The teachers at Whitmore Park Childcare hold varying levels of Early Childhood Education or Teaching education. They are passionate about early years care and participate in ongoing professional development opportunities. Communication with families and caregivers is prioritized through daily use of apps, face-to-face interactions, or phone calls.

Meals at Whitmore Park Childcare are planned weekly according to the Ministry of Education nutritional guidelines. They provide a morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack. The center emphasizes healthy, homemade meals that offer a wide variety of options. During meal times, children eat in a family gathering style, allowing them to self-serve their own food and drink, promoting competence and a positive eating experience.

Whitmore Park Childcare operates Monday to Friday from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm.