Philosophy
The Glebe Parents’ Day Care is a non-profit, charitable organization that functions as a parent-staff cooperative. The centre strives to provide community based family support services within a home-like atmosphere. Parents and staff function cooperatively to maintain a caring and nurturing environment for the children. The parent-staff cooperative maximizes ongoing parent and staff communication, which is important for quality childcare. The centre is also committed to creating an environment where all children, regardless of their needs, are included and have the opportunity to learn and interact with their peers.
The day care provides a positive learning environment that enhances the child’s total development. Through play experiences, guided by trained staff, the child will interact with an environment that will stimulate:
1. curiosity, initiative, independence and positive self-esteem;
2. problem-solving and decision-making abilities;
3. physical activity and the development of gross-motor skills;
4. cognitive activity and the development of fine-motor skills.
Our programs promote awareness of many races and cultures, as well as non-sexist attitudes; we provide a quality service that makes parents feel comfortable and have confidence in the care their child is receiving.