Programs

• Infant (0 – 19 Months)

Infants are completely dependent on their caregiver. Therefore, it is important to provide a nurturing and safe environment that provides for both physical and mental development. Appropriate staff to children ratio is required during this period. We, at UTLDC take this responsibility very seriously. This is also a rapidly developing stage and children start to rollover, sit up, stand and walk in quick succession. This rapid evolution is in their nutritional need as well. They develop keen sense of observation hence nourishing environment is highly desirable. In our centre, well trained staff with years of experience provide special attention to their interests and develop program that nurture infants to spend their time in more fulfilling way. This also helps infants to stay calm, comfortable and well nourished.

• Toddler (20 – 36 Months)

At this stage children like to listen to stories mostly from picture books and also show interest in their surroundings. They like to participate in games, puzzles and hands on activities. They show curiosity and develop sensory abilities and are really quick learners. They also start to speak more coherently and can associate words. Their memories also develop fast during this period. Music and dance usually are their favourite activities. Our staff develop weekly programming to help them achieve their learning goals incorporating children interests. The Alberta Curriculum guidelines is followed to design weekly program.

• Pre-School (3 – 4 Years)

Pre-schoolers enter into discovery mode, ask lots of questions and start developing the concept of logics. They are more creative and undertake small projects. As their attention span increases as they show more interests in listening to story books and speculate the progress of stories. Children are more receptive to verbal guidance to complete tasks that help them become more independent. Physically their hand/eye coordination improves and they are also ready for potty training. Our facility is equipped with kid sized toilets and sinks that helps them in their transition. Our staff and parents work together to help ease the process of potty training through exchange of ideas and progress. Program planning by our staff is based on children interest and Alberta Curriculum guidelines.

• Pre-Kinder (4 – 6 Years)

As children are getting ready to enter Kindergarten, their learning process becomes more organized. They can tell stories and gather their thoughts more coherently. They also make informed choices with consequences in mind. As they prepare for school their language becomes more articulate and their art becomes more thoughtful and comprehensive. They develop friendships and memories that can last for their lifetime. at this stage of life are much organized. Their learning is more streamlined and they start to make informed choices. The weekly program designed by our staff is based on children’s interest and their feedbacks. We follow Alberta Curriculum guidelines when developing weekly programs. We organize regular fieldtrips that enhances their learning experience.

• Out of School Care (6 – 12 Years)

As children are getting ready to enter Kindergarten, their learning process becomes more organized. They can tell stories and gather their thoughts more coherently. They also make informed choices with consequences in mind. As they prepare for school their language becomes more articulate and their art becomes more thoughtful and comprehensive. They develop friendships and memories that can last for their lifetime. at this stage of life are much organized. Their learning is more streamlined and they start to make informed choices. The weekly program designed by our staff is based on children’s interest and their feedbacks. We follow Alberta Curriculum guidelines when developing weekly programs. We organize regular fieldtrips that enhances their learning experience.

I have two of my children attending this Daycare.I am very happy with things both my children have learned here.They also have Yoga and music class weekly.My children eat fresh yummy food everyday and they love it!The staff are all qualified in Early Childhood Education and truely care for all the children!This place is a home away from home?.

My 2.8 yr son was in UTLDC since Nov 2016 to May 2017. Everyone in the daycare was following safety policy and procedure. Managers are really respectful and understanding. We like the positive environment where all are respecting each other. The place is always neat and clean. We loved being updated with everything by e-mail, monthly newsletter and weekly menu. Food is really good, our picky son appetite has improved :))) and yes, our son asks about his teachers and friends in the weekends!

Our son has been at this daycare since it opened in January 2016 and we are very happy with the level of care and attention he receives. We love that the meals are freshly cooked from scratch and appreciate the open lines of communication with the staff and supervisors. The staff are friendly, professional, creative, and competent. Our son is comfortable around all of the teachers and happy when he is there, which is the most important thing to us!.

Both my 4 yr-old and 2 yr-old go to UTLDC and love it there. We know when they ask to go on a Saturday. The kids get to learn so many new things that as full time working parents we often don’t have enough time to teach them ourselves. Really respect the work their staffs do