What are our Program Goals?

  1. Design activities that focus on cognitive, language and literacy, math, science and sensory development.

  2. Provide opportunities for fine and gross motor development, inside and outside of the classroom.

  3. Balance of individualized and small group activities throughout the day.

  4. Meet all local government by-laws regulated by Ministry of Education, Ministry of Health and Region/Town of Durham.

  5. Trained and experienced staff who are regularly monitored to ensure compliance to the policies and procedures of the centre.

  6. Nutritious meals and snacks according to Canada’s Food Guide and ensuring safe and hygienic practices.

 

A baby proof infant room at Smart Start Daycare Learning Centre at Ajax

Infant Room

We provide care for children from 6 months to 18 months of age. Our educators firstly focus on your infant's well-being by providing the comfort and care needed to make it feel like their second home.  Our infants get to explore and shape their social, cognitive and emotional skills in an intimate environment comprised of up to 3 educators.  Educators build the learning experiences around the developmental needs and interests of the children. 

See the Infant Room schedule.

Colorful and comfortable room for play based learning activities at Smart Start Daycare Learning Centre at Ajax.

Toddler Room

We provide care for children aged 18 months to 2 ½ years of age.  We build an engaging learning experience for your busy toddler. The educators focus on honing their social, emotional and cognitive skills by exposing them to play-based learning activities.  The classroom design and activities are tailored to the unique developmental needs of the children.

See the Toddler Room schedule.

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Half Day Preschool

This program includes a morning schedule from 9 to 12pm that allows your child to engage with others and benefit from a structured routine, while still being able to spend quality time at home with you. 

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Junior and Senior preschool room for children at the Smart Start Learning Daycare Centre at Ajax.

Preschool Room

We provide care for children aged 2 ½ years to 4 years of age through a junior and senior preschool environment. Our school readiness program focuses on building independence and self-regulation in additional to math and language literacy in preparation for starting kindergarten. The educators build out individualized learning experiences catered to the specific developmental goals of the child to ensure that it helps them reach their fullest potential.

See the Junior Preschool Room Schedule.

See the Senior Preschool Room Schedule.

Smart Start Learning Daycare Centre supports diversity.

Kindergarten & School Age

We provide Before & After school care (School holidays & P.A. Days Included) for children 4 to 12 years of age. After a long day at school, we want your child to feel at home in our school-age program. Educators welcome our children by asking them about their day and provide a nutritious snack to help transition them into the program. The educators provide different learning stations and extended projects that are catered to the interests of the children. Educators also provide homework support or mentorship as needed by the child.  We are happy to see our children build strong and productive relationships resulting in an overall happy and engaging experience.

See the School Age Room Schedule.

If you are looking for a space for your child - Infant, Toddler, Preschool or School Age for child care….


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