Offering enriching learning opportunities and environments where all children are valued, respected, and celebrated.
Mission Statement:
At Happy Hive Childcare Centre (hereafter referred to as “The Centre”), it is our mission to provide high quality early learning opportunities that meet the unique needs of each child and family in a safe and inclusive environment. Following a curriculum of emergent & play-based learning, our Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) and Child Care Assistants (CCAs) offer enriching learning opportunities and environments where all children are valued, respected, and celebrated.
CORE VALUES OF HAPPY HIVE CHILDCARE CENTRE INC.
• Providing high quality early learning opportunities, led by trained educators.
• Maintaining a safe environment for children, families and employees.
• Following an inclusive practice, supporting the learning and developmental needs of all children.
• Learning through play.
HAPPY HIVE CHILDCARE CENTRE PHILOSOPHY
At Happy Hive Childcare Centre, we welcome children of all abilities. We are committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment where secure relationships of trust are built between children, educators and families. We collaborate with and welcome families to be a part of their child’s early learning experiences within our Centre.
We recognize the importance of children building and maintaining secure attachments to those who care for them. Our staff are encouraged to be trained in Circle of Security to be a “safe base” for all children and their families.
Our ECEs and CCAs are passionate, loving and educated individuals. They provide meaningful learning opportunities that are curated to meet the diverse needs and abilities of all children in our care. Learning experiences offered by our staff are planned and implemented with intent to foster creativity, collaboration, critical thinking skills, self-awareness, kindness and empathy, along with supporting all major developmental domains.
HAPPY HIVE CHILDCARE CENTRE GOALS
At Happy Hive we:
• Respect each child as an individual.
• Remain committed to respecting the rights and dignity of children, families, employees and our community.
• Support parents & families and the bonds they share with their children.
• Maintain a child centered approach, building on the unique skills and gifts of each child.
• View childhood as a valuable time in one’s life.
• Provide a safe learning environment where children's curiosities lead their learning.
• Maintain open and consistent communication with families.
• Support growth and development. Our educators participate in professional development opportunities and regularly collaborate with other professionals in the field.
