Welcome to Soufriere Kid’s Development (SKD) Bilingual Child Care Centre, where we have provided high quality licensed child care and education for children 0-13 years of age for over 10 years. SKD operates programs in Ajax, Pickering, and Oshawa, four of which are full-day child care centres, in addition to eleven before and after school care programs, for Kindergartens (aged 3.8-5 years of age) and School age children (aged 6-13 years of age). Together, in partnership with the Durham District School Board, we offer quality child care services on a full- and part-time basis. It is important that parents thoroughly understand the policies and procedures of our centre.
Our trained and qualified educators offer stimulating activities throughout the day. They are knowledgeable, caring, reflective, and resourceful professionals. They bring diverse social, cultural and linguistic perspectives. They collaborate with others to create engaging environments and experiences to foster children’s learning and development. SKD’s educators are reflective practitioners who learn about children using various strategies.
The goals and approaches of both SKD Bilingual Child Care Centre curricula align in philosophy, standards and recommendations from the Ontario Ministry of Education framework including; Minister of Education’s Policy Statement on Programming and Pedagogy, “How Does Learning Happen?” Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years and Early Learning for Every Child Today.
The Parent Handbook outlines important information that will provide you with what you need to know while your child is in our care. We look forward to getting to know you and your child and to embarking on a partnership that supports you to be informed, consulted, and involved in your child’s care.
Thank you for choosing SKD Bilingual Child Care Centre and we welcome you to our centre. For more information, you can reach the Program Manager at (905) 239-6753 or visit our website at www.skdgarderiebilingue.ca