About Us
Lakeside Childcare Centre came about because of the Lakeside Church staff and leadership seeing a need in our community. Many people could return to work to a full-time position in the work force if they could find quality childcare. The shortage of placement spaces for quality care and the long waiting list for availability prompted us to meet a need. Lakeside Childcare Centred opened September 8, 2015.
Who We Are
Lakeside Child Care Centre, non-profit, community-based, licensed childcare centre that offers programs for children ages 18 months- 4.5 years. Qualified RECE full-time staff and support staff provide Care at Lakeside Childcare Centre (LCCC). LCCC provides care for twenty-six registered children. We have spots for 10 Toddlers, 16 Preschoolers in two rooms with developmentally appropriate activities and experiences. Our teachers are trained in child development.
We utilize a play-based curriculum. This means we follow the children’s interest and developmental needs. We also incorporate daily the Ministry of Education’s Pedagogy How Does Learning Happen? HDLH focuses on 4 Foundations – Belonging, Wellbeing, Engagement, and Expression.
Our Philosophy
We believe that all children are competent, capable, curious, and rich in potential. We believe that children learn best through play and will provide, on all levels, an environment that supports their natural curiosity about the world around them. We will always strive to support their inquiry and be co- learners with the children in their quests. As we believe the early years are a critical time in a child’s life, and as learning styles and developmental levels vary among children, we are committed to supporting and encouraging each child’s journey and development in their time in our care. We will provide child initiated and adult supported activities to scaffold learning and support each child’s unique learning style.
Supervisor Introduction:
I have twenty-five years, experience working with children ages one to twelve. I have been at Lakeside Childcare Centre since we opened the doors September 8, 2015. I started as a RECE in the preschool room. In March 2018, I moved into the Supervisor role. I love my leadership role at Lakeside Childcare Centre. I am able to build into the lives of children, their families, and our staff!
-Marla Dobson - R.E.C.E
Our mission is to foster a love of learning in your little ones, through creative lesson plans and prompts.
“Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But, for children, play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.”
— Fred Rogers
Finances
View our audited financial statements for 2021.
