3 Best Preschools in Thunder Bay, ON

"Nanabijou Childcare Centre provides a safe, inclusive, healthy, and nurturing learning environment for children and their families. They serve as a home, away from home, with a team of dedicated Early Childhood Educators. Their mission is to provide inclusive, affordable, licensed child care. As a non-profit organization, they care for 135 children from infancy to school. Their professional educators gently guide children toward their interests through careful observation over time. The preschool offers a program designed for children from birth to 3.5 years. Nanabijou Childcare Centre provides environments and experiences for children to explore ideas and interact with others in play. Their two staff members travelled to Reggio Emilia, Italy, as part of a Canadian Study Tour. Nanabijou Childcare Centre has eight beautiful classrooms and four licensed playgrounds.

"Footsteps Family Centre is committed to providing a safe & healthy learning environment. They have been serving for 20 years. The center is a non-profit organization offering full-time and part-time childcare programming for children from infants to 12 years old. Most of their staff members have been with them since the beginning, ensuring your child receives professional care from individuals with hands-on experience. Their programs are tailored to meet local families' varied childcare needs. They have added a natural playscape for better outdoor play. They provide experienced and professional care for your child. Feel free to visit their daycare in person to see what they offer.

"Grenville Wee Wonders Day Care is committed to excellence, providing opportunities for young people to grow and explore. Amy McRury is the founder and executive director of Grenville Wee Wonders Day Care. Their licensed childcare centre strives to provide high-quality childcare in a safe, caring, nurturing environment. All their staff have either a diploma or a degree in early childhood education and have current First Aid and CPR Level C. Their consistent care routines help children feel comfortable with their day and transitions. They use the Emergent Curriculum, which follows the children’s interests, expanding their learning through conversations, experiments, and activities related to their interests. The preschool offers early education for children from infancy to school age. The School Age Room is licensed for 15 children with one qualified educator. Grenville Wee Wonders Day Care also offers summer camps and field trips.