At Active Kidz Daycare Centre in Richmond Hill, we recognize the importance of physical education. We have integrated a structured age appropriate physical education program that p...more...See more text
Child Development Institute (CDI), an accredited children's mental health agency in Toronto, is a groundbreaker in developing innovative programming. We offer evidence-based progra...more...See more text
12-13085 Yonge St, Richmond Hill, ONL4E 3S8Get directions
Newstead Academy is a new childcare centre located in the heart of Oak Ridges, Richmond Hill. Our facilities include:
- 600 sq ft commercial kitchen for fresh meal preparation
- S...more...See more text
9785 Bayview Avenue, Richmond Hill, ONL4C 9X7Get directions
At Reggio Kids, we respect the right of young children to play. Play is the child's most important work. It holds much promise in its ability to deliver, not only the traditional e...more...See more text
105-9011 Leslie St, Richmond Hill, ONL4B 3B6Get directions
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At Safari Kid in Richmond Hill, we help foster the child’s ability and invent ways to deepen the child’s learning and development in many areas. We recognize parents as the first t...more...See more text
Four steps to finding childcare services in Markham ON
The confirmation is in: the stork will be flying overhead in a few months. Quick! It’s time to get looking for childcare services. That’s no joke; your return to work will come fast enough, and daycare waiting lists are long in Markham ON.
Step one: Listen Word of mouth is always a good starting point. If you have friends who already have children in childcare services, ask them how they found their babysitter or daycare centre. Get several points of view so you can make a list of all the advantages and disadvantages of each kind of child care provider.
Step two: Browse the Internet and newspapers A search on your provincial government’s family services website may turn up a list of regulated childcare services in Markham ON. You can also find information on their website about financial assistance for child care. Whether regulated or not, home daycares sometimes advertise in newspapers or on community websites providing information on available space.
Step three: Visit See if it’s possible to visit the daycares or home child care facilities you’re considering. Ask lots of questions and gather information about their policies on the following things:
Staff training
Emergency care plans
Hygiene and cleanliness
Food and allergies
Hours of operation
Accessibility for children with special needs
Late pick-up policy
Step four: Register Once you’ve made the rounds of the childcare services available in Markham ON, it’s time to pick the ones you like best and put your name on their waiting lists. Depending on the situation in your area, it may be a good idea to put your name on several lists. In the meantime, make the most of your pregnancy to get ready and be sure to enjoy every precious minute at home with your baby.