3 Best Preschools in Halifax, NS

"Care and Fun Child Care Centre aims to provide innovative programs that help children, families, and employers collaborate to reach their full potential. They provide an environment and materials to spark children's interest in various topics and allow them to explore them in multiple ways. Through this exploration, they ensure opportunities for growth in all developmental areas. The staff are passionate professionals in early childhood education and provide children with an age-appropriate and educational emergent curriculum. All staff members are educated (Bachelor of Education and E.C.E.), dedicated, knowledgeable, and caring individuals with extensive agency training, First Aid training, and police reference checks. They offer early education for children aged three months to twelve years and provide stimulating activities that promote optimal development and prepare children for their upcoming school years. Care and Fun Child Care Centre provides lunch and two snacks daily, freshly prepared from scratch at all locations. Their meals are nutritious and diverse. They maintain daily written and verbal communication, keeping you informed about every aspect of your child’s day.

"It Takes a Village Daycare Society provides high-quality childcare services dedicated to nurturing and educating young children. They offer inclusive care for all ages. They are honored to have a team of dedicated and nurturing Early Childhood Educators and staff members at It Takes a Village Daycare Society. They embrace the Nova Scotia Early Learning Framework (ELCF), fostering a play-based environment where emergent curriculum takes center stage. It Takes a Village Daycare Society provides a morning and afternoon snack that each includes foods from at least two food groups, and a full-course lunch including all recommended food groups. They have a Lillio app where you can send and receive messages between yourself and your child’s classroom teachers, the director, or the centre operator.

"Step Above Childcare Centre programs are designed to cater to the specific ways children learn best. They provide hands-on guided discovery and opportunities for independent growth, creating an exciting first-school experience for your child. Children are placed in age-appropriate classrooms with activities tailored to their needs. They offer a daycare program to support working parents and can care for children aged three months to 5 years. Their dedicated and professionally trained staff work to build strong bonds with every child, providing a secure and nurturing environment. They also maintain open communication channels with parents and families. Their in-house cook prepares nutritious lunches and two snacks daily, and the weekly menus are posted in the classrooms for parents' reference. Children are placed in age-appropriate classrooms, with activities thoughtfully designed to support their growth and development. Step Above Childcare Centre accepts payments via Interac e-Transfer, cheque, or cash.