Mission

    To provide mindful, inclusive, and nature-based programs for little learners. We wish to be continuously growing and adapting our early learning knowledge to challenge the standard for high quality early learning programs.

    Vision

    We will strive to make a difference in the early learning field, and in the lives of children. We will save space for growth, and continuously be holding ourselves to a higher standard for our programs. We hope that by setting this example for ourselves, our little ones will follow suit and grow into adventure seekers, critical thinkers, and resilient leaders.

    Values

    Love

    Our work is not a job; we wholeheartedly love what we do. We consider this space an extension of our home. Love is behind everything we do.

    Collaboration

    We believe learning is a collaborative effort between children, teachers, families, and the community. Our programs encourage collaboration between all, and a strong presence in the community is a cornerstone of our approach. We value each individual child, their ideas, their backgrounds and their traditions. In our programs, large and small groups are encouraged to work in collaboration with one another to cultivate interpersonal skills within students' play.

    Nature based learning

    Children are born with an intrinsic connection to nature. We nurture this connection by incorporating nature-based activities (both indoors and outdoors) that foster social, emotional, physical, creative, and cognitive skills. We value inquiry-based learning. Children are naturally full of wonder and we will work alongside them to build upon their confidence and love for learning.

    Taking Risks

    Risky play is an important part of childhood. We provide opportunities for children to take their own calculated risks by providing the tools to decide on safe and risky choices. Within a nurturing environment, we encourage children to take supported risks that teach them to trust their intuition and instincts. We firmly believe in creating a space where it is okay to fail, and we encourage our students to get back up and try again. Our goal is to instill effective coping strategies and build resilience to best equipt our students to complete hard tasks or deal with difficult situations in the future.

    Respect

    We mindfully instill respect for eachother, all of nature's creatures, and the environment. We pay respect to Anishinaabe Algonquin people, who are the traditional guardians of the land upon which we live, work and play. We acknowledge their long standing, traditional, and unceded relationship with this territory. We pay respect to all Indigenous peoples in this region from all nations across Turtle Island.

    Growth

    We save space for growth. Everyone is learning and evolving, no matter what age they are.

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