From the centre
The parent blog
Short, useful notes from a nature-anchored daycare in Doon. Practical things parents actually search for, written the way we would explain them on a tour.
A Day at Doon Forest: How Nature-Anchored Learning Looks at 11am
Drop in on a Tuesday morning at 11am and you will not find children at desks. Here is what nature-anchored early learning actually looks like at the busiest part of the day.
Read the postWhat CWELCC Means for a Doon Family's Monthly Budget
CWELCC has changed what child care costs in Ontario. Here is how the reduction works for an under-six room, with the math laid out plainly.
Read the postKindergarten Readiness in Pioneer Park: What We Cover Before September
Kindergarten readiness is not about reading at four. It is about the skills that let a child do well in a classroom. Here is what we build in the year before school.
Read the postDressing a Toddler for Outdoor Daycare in a Kitchener Winter
We go outside in most winter weather. Here is exactly how to dress a toddler so the cold is never the reason they miss the best part of the day.
Read the postYour Child's First Week: A Calm Guide to Daycare Drop-Off
The first week of daycare is hard, and then it is not. Here is what to expect and how to make drop-off easier for everyone, including you.
Read the postCome see it for yourself
The best way to know if we are right for your family is to walk through during a regular day. Your first visit is free.