Le Jardin Co-operative Daycare in Ottawa daycare openings, reviews and ratings

Daycare description / philosophy

Founded in October 2006 by several like-minded families, Le Jardin is a parent-run co-operative daycare focused on providing a loving, family-like environment for children to learn and grow. Le Jardin is a small (6 children on any given day), multi-age (1-4 years), informal daycare centred on learning through creative play in a safe, healthy and stimulating space. We have modeled our facility on the "Kinder Garden," a highly successful co-operative venture based in Toronto.

Benefits of the co-operative model include:

- Cost-effective care, either full- or part-time;
- A 3:1 child-to-adult ratio ensuring individual attention for every child;
- An experienced Early Childhood Educator on staff;
- Stimulating, age-appropriate programming in a TV-free environment;
- Safe educational toys and books and twice-daily outdoor play;
- Healthy vegetarian and organic meals; and,
- Meaningful involvement in your child's day-to-day learning and development.

Each family is required to volunteer for one day per week for each child enrolled in Le Jardin, and to assist in the ongoing operations of the facility including: Finance, Administration, Cleaning, Menu Planning, etc.

Don't miss out on this unique childcare opportunity!