At Kids & Company, we are a leader in early childhood education, operating over 150 child care locations across North America. For more than 20 years, we have provided nurturing and stimulating environments where children develop independence, confidence, and a positive sense of self and the world around them. Our unique curriculum and student-led approach to discovery immerses children in experiences that enhance language, literacy, a sense of music and rhythm, movement, artistry, and socialization. Through play, all areas of development are fostered.
Our Approach
At Kids & Company, we follow an emergent or cue-based approach to learning that allows students to lead their own discoveries. This philosophy encourages imagination, curiosity, and a sense of individuality, while making learning fun. Our educators are trained to identify student interests and skills and build appropriate invitations to learn about the world, through experimentation, art, imaginary play, music, literature, movement, and more. Our educators gently guide children with probing questions and encourage the pursuit of ideas, covering age-appropriate concepts in ways that spark curiosity and excitement.
Our Programs
We offer a range of programs to cater to the diverse needs of children from the ages of 6 weeks to 12 years. Our programs include Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten, and School Age programs. Our programs are designed to foster independence, confidence, and a positive sense of self and the world around them.
Food and Nutrition
At Kids & Company, we believe that food plays an essential role in a child's development. That's why we have the Kidco Kitchen, our in-house caterer, which provides hot lunches and snacks daily at the majority of our locations. Our menus feature a variety of healthy, locally sourced ingredients, carefully planned and prepared to meet the nutritional needs of children. Our menu items include Butter Chicken and Veggie Pad Thai, encouraging children to develop their palate at a young age and become more adventurous eaters.
Technology Integration
At Kids & Company, we understand the importance of staying connected with your child's day. That's why we offer a mobile app, Kindertales, where parents can view images and access daily updates on activities their child is enjoying, what they have eaten (and how much), nap times, diaper changes, and more!
Corporate Membership
At Kids & Company, we recognize the importance of supporting businesses in their employee well-being. Our corporate membership program offers a range of services, including in-centre flexible child care, in-home child care, adult/elder care support, tutoring for school-age children, and even doggy daycare! These innovative programs and services support the five generations in the workforce and address some of the most common work-life conflicts that families face, allowing employees to remain happy and productive at work.
Eco-Healthy Child Care Endorsement
At Kids & Company, we are committed to supporting eco-friendly practices in our learning environments. We are proud to be endorsed by Eco-Healthy Child Care, a program that partners with child care professionals to eliminate environmental hazards in early learning settings, protecting the health of children and staff.
Join Us
At Kids & Company, we believe that every child deserves a nurturing and stimulating environment to explore, learn, and grow. We invite you to explore our programs, services, and values to see how we can support your child's development. Whether you're a parent, educator, or employer, we invite you to join our community of learning and discovery.
Unsatisfactory Experience
The reviewers have expressed extreme dissatisfaction with their experience at this daycare. The primary concerns revolve around the lack of care and concern for the children, verbal abuse by a teacher, and a general disregard for the well-being of both children and employees.
Poor Working Condition
The reviews highlight the poor working conditions of the daycare. The floors are described as "awful" and are cleaned with dirty mops, contributing to a general feeling of neglect. The outdated and old equipment and facilities only add to the overall sense of disarray.
Unprofessional Management
The review also criticizes the director and owner of the daycare for their unprofessional behavior. The employees are not valued or respected, and the reviewer believes that the director is only keeping the verbally abusive teacher due to a shortage of staff.
Conclusion
Overall, the reviews suggest that this daycare fails to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children, and its management is unprofessional and uncaring.
