Learning4 min read
Play-Based Learning: Why It Matters in the Early Years
Play isn't a break from learning — for young children, it is the learning. Here's how purposeful play shapes growing minds.
From Our Blog
Stories from our centre.
Parenting tips, learning ideas, and a peek into life at Park Plaza Daycare.
Family Life3 min read
Settling In: 5 Tips for Families Starting Daycare
Starting daycare is a big change for everyone. Here are the things we've learned over 40+ years that make those first weeks easier.
Our Centre3 min read
Why Our Backyard Is the Best Classroom We Have
Big skies, room to run, dirt to dig — our outdoor space is one of the things families notice first. Here's why we built it that way.
Learning4 min read
Preparing for Kindergarten: What Really Matters
Letters and numbers help — but the skills that set kids up for kindergarten go much deeper. Here's what we focus on in our preschool room.
Family Life3 min read
Healthy Snacks Kids Actually Eat (From Our Kitchen to Yours)
Tried-and-true snack ideas from a daycare that has fed thousands of toddlers. Simple, balanced, and toddler-approved.
Family Life4 min read
Screen Time and Young Children: Our Honest Take
Screens aren't going anywhere — but a thoughtful, balanced approach in the early years makes a real difference.
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