Daycare description / philosophy
To inquire further, please contact busybeeshomedaycare@hotmail.ca, thank-you.
Established Home Daycare Provision
Earlier drop off times and later pick-up times are available.
We are cleverly located right on Saunderson Drive in Elmvale Acres.
A little about me: I have been running a daycare from my home for 5+ years here in Canada since returning from a ten-year stay in the UK. I did run a fully licensed home daycare for many years beforehand in southern England as well (home daycares are regulated and licensed to qualified persons in the UK), which was regulated by the UK education watchdog, OFSTED. My provision was regularly inspected for safety, with a formal report written and published on the quality of care I provided at the time. In the UK I had been teaching one day a week as a University Professor and I had also been teaching at the local Infant School (4-6yr olds) once a week for six years. The other four days a week were devoted to childminding. I have studied on an MA on nutrition in the western world as well as little known toxins found in our food and in our homes. I have a subject specific diploma in Homebased Childcare which you can see during our initial meeting, as well as comprehensive Policies and Procedures, full documentation of Risk Assessments and portfolio with credentials, qualifications, insurance, security and Health and Safety documents. I was a member of the National Childminder's Association of Britain, which is the representing body of all registered and licensed providers in the UK, as well the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years (PACEY). My husband and I have current First Aid/CPR qualifications as well as Criminal Records Bureau checks. References from the families currently coming to me will surely tell you that we keep it fun and that we a very flexible, outgoing and happy family. The kids that come here are very happy and there is very little turn-over, most children have been together for years and thus are very close. It truly does end up being a home away from home. I chose to be a Childminder initially so that I could be home for my young children and it was all the more attractive because it was such a well respected, proper career-path in the UK. Now that my children are a bit older and we have returned home to Ottawa, I could not imagine doing anything else! As part of my Diploma in Home-Based Childcare I have taken courses on Safeguarding Children, Sign Language, Risk Assessment for home provisions, Physical, Social and Emotional Development, Knowledge and Understanding of our World, Physical Development, Communication, Language and Literacy, Creative Development, Problem Solving and Numeracy and Speech Therapy. I have worked with some special needs children ranging from selective mutes, behavioral issues to English as a Second Language children.
As I am bilingual, so too is this setting.
Physical activity is also extremely important and great emphasis is placed on outdoor play, but when inclement weather makes thisimpossible, indoor equipment is on hand. Maintaining a solid rest routine is paramount to ensure that the time you have with your children after pick-up is not impeded by being over tired and your nighttime sleep is not unnecessarily interrupted by a wakeful little one.
Permission documents are provided for your signature and approval so that you have control over every aspect of the care in this setting. I also consider it part of my job description to ensure that you can meet your work commitments and I do take this very seriously. We do have two cats that live with us since our neighbor sadly passed away.
Appointments to book an interview for on a first come first served basis until opening is filled. If you would like to book an appointment please get in touch.
Thank-you
Daycare Features
- Full-time spaces
- Air Conditioned
- Cook Onsite
- Playground available
Hours of Operation
Mon
07:30pm - 05:00pm
Tue
07:30pm - 05:00pm
Wed
07:30pm - 05:00pm
Thu
07:30pm - 05:00pm
Fri
07:30pm - 05:00pm
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