Canmore Community Childcare is a support service for parents, which aims to supplement and support the family and home environment in the development of each child by providing a safe, secure, stimulating, and nurturing environment. Our programs provide a quality play-based program, which is engaging and ensures a creative child-centered atmosphere.

Mission

To support Bow Valley families and the development of each child by providing a stimulating and nurturing environment.

Vision

Growing a bright future for the Bow Valley.

Goals

• To recognize, respect, and meet the developmental needs of each child in the context of their entire day.
• To provide an environment that encourages and motivates all levels of development (cognitive, social, emotional, physical, and creative).
• To give each child optimum opportunity to experiment, explore, and discover for him/herself as much as possible in a safe environment.
• To provide the children with activities which are appropriate to their age, interests, and abilities, and to give children the choice of playing and engaging in both structured and non-structured activities.
• To balance each child’s day by giving special opportunities for rest, nutrition, socializing, outdoor play, physical activity, and learning through play.
• To recognize the importance of individuality in each child and to encourage autonomy and independence.
• To encourage interpersonal skills and to support each child’s self-esteem by fostering a sense of self-worth, self-awareness, and self-confidence.
• To help each child learn to develop wholesome relationships with others by providing understanding and guidance.
• To be flexible in program planning and scheduling to meet individual and group needs.
• To remain sensitive to the feelings and needs of the children.