Belonging
A child who knows their name is on the coat hook, and that someone missed them yesterday, is free to learn.
Our educational curriculum
Christ-centred, play-based, and built on How Does Learning Happen? — Ontario’s pedagogy for the early years.
The four foundations
Belonging, well-being, engagement, expression
Ontario asks every licensed program to build around four foundations. They sit naturally beside the four quarters of our crest, and they are how providers plan their week.
Well-being
Rest, nourishing food, movement, outdoor time in every season, and a predictable rhythm to the day.
Engagement
Long, uninterrupted play with real materials, so children can follow a question all the way to the end of it.
Expression
Words, music, paint, building, movement and prayer — many ways to say what you think and feel.
Ages and stages
What care looks like at each age
In home child care, ages mix. A four-year-old reads to a toddler; a baby watches the older ones and reaches. Ontario limits every home to six children under 13 — including the provider’s own children under four — with no more than three under two years old.
0–18 months
Infants
- Feeding, sleeping and comfort on the baby’s own schedule, not a room schedule
- Safe sleep practice and a written daily record for every nap and bottle
- Tummy time, floor play, songs, board books and a great deal of being held
- Daily fresh air, weather permitting
18–30 months
Toddlers
- Language explosion: naming, singing, simple stories and lots of repetition
- Gentle, unhurried toilet learning in partnership with you
- Sensory play, climbing, pouring, stacking, dumping — the real curriculum at two
- First lessons in sharing, waiting and apologising, coached in the moment
30 months – 4 years
Preschool
- Letters, numbers, patterns and print introduced through play, not worksheets
- Bible stories, memory verses and simple prayer, at an age-appropriate level
- Longer projects: gardening, cooking, building, dramatic play
- Kindergarten readiness: self-help skills, listening, sitting, asking for help
4–12 years
Kindergarten & school age
- Before and after school care, with walking or driving to and from local schools
- Homework space, quiet time and a proper after-school snack
- Full days on PD days, March Break, Christmas break and through the summer
- Older children take real responsibility: reading to the little ones, helping at snack
A day in the rhythm
Predictable enough to feel safe, loose enough to follow a child
Arrival and free play
Children settle at their own pace. Providers greet each family and pass on anything from the night before.
Morning gathering
Songs, the calendar, a short Bible story and prayer, and a look at what the day holds.
Outdoor play
Daily, in nearly all weather. Backyard, park, library walk or splash pad, depending on the season.
Lunch and rest
A home-cooked meal following Canada’s Food Guide, then quiet rest for those who need it and quiet activity for those who do not.
Focused activity
Art, cooking, science, gardening, or a longer project that has been running all week.
School pick-up, snack, home time
Older children arrive, snack is shared, and providers pass on the day’s notes at pick-up.
Food, outdoors and screens
The unglamorous things that matter most
Meals are cooked in the home and follow Canada’s Food Guide. Menus are posted a week ahead. Allergies and dietary needs are documented, and every household member knows them.
Children go outside every day the weather allows. Screens are not used as a substitute for supervision or programming; where a screen is used at all, it is purposeful, brief, and reported to you.
- Weekly menus posted in advance
- Allergy and dietary plans on file
- Daily outdoor play, all seasons
- Purposeful, limited screen use
- Nut-aware homes on request
- Daily written reports to parents
Common questions
Before you ask us
Do we have to be Christian to enrol?
No. We are open to every family. Our program is Christ-centred, so Bible stories, songs and short prayers are part of the day — and we are upfront about that so you can decide with full information. Children are invited to take part, never pressured, and we respect and value the beliefs and traditions your family brings.
What are the hours and the fee?
[Set out your operating hours and current daily or weekly rate here, including part-time options, deposits, and what is included.] We participate in [state whether you are enrolled in the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care system and any fee reduction that applies]. Families may also be eligible for a child care fee subsidy through the City of Ottawa.
What happens if our provider is sick or on vacation?
Providers give advance notice of planned vacation. For unplanned absences we offer alternative care with another Children’s Kingdom provider where a space is available. [Confirm your policy on notice periods and fees during closures.]
Can we visit the home before deciding?
Yes — and we insist on it. You meet the provider in their home, see the space your child would use, and ask whatever you like. Nothing is confirmed until you say so.
How do you handle allergies and medication?
Every allergy and every medication is documented before the first day, with a written plan signed by you. Medication is stored securely and administered only with your written authorisation, and every dose is logged.
Ready to find your child a home
Tell us the ages, the days and the neighbourhood. We will tell you honestly what we have.