Month: February 2020

Today, the boys loved enjoying a perfect Sunny afternoon. Hopefully we have plenty more before the colder months begin! Amy led the group this afternoon while they were outside. She showed the boys some great Rugby/Football skills for one of […]

Many children first enter early childhood education and care services at a time when their immune systems are still developing. They may not have been exposed to the common germs that cause infections before and they may be too young […]

Every afternoon, all of the boys head straight to the LEGO when they arrive to OOSH. They would sit there for the whole afternoon, building, changing and creating items from LEGO if they could. Often the boys will get stuck […]

Healthy eating is essential for your child’s good health, growth and development. Healthy eating in childhood means they will have less chance of developing chronic diseases like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity and some cancers. It will also mean […]

We want all our families to feel that they can approach us with any feedback, concerns or even just to vent which is why we have an Open Door policy in place. We have attached our Open Door Policy for […]

We take pride in providing the high level of care for all children in our care, but we also strive to provide a high level of support to all of our families whether that be a platform to discuss their […]

At OOSH, our weekly program is carefully thought out and planned prior to each week. Educators plan each week using many different contributing factors, for example; children’s interests, holiday’s/events and outdoor play are used for programming, as well as many […]

Outdoor play is such an important part of our OOSH program and children’s development. Children benefit in many different ways’ from outdoor experiences. Children gain exercise, fresh air, learning opportunity’s and fun from being outdoor’s! Every afternoon, we have a […]

Don’t use plastic bags at checkout. Instead, take your own bags for groceries. Buy your produce in bulk from your local farmer’s markets. Avoid buying plastic-wrapped products, opt for a paper bag instead. Stop buying bottled water!  Shop at bulk food […]

Providing children with uninterrupted outdoor play to explore and discover their surroundings increases children’s risk-based problem solving skills, as well as cognitive and imaginative development. With families having access to outdoor spaces, backyards, local parks and sporting fields the opportunities […]