Step Above Childcare Centre
Welcome to Step Above Childcare Centre!
Located at 650 Washmill Lake Dr, Halifax, NS, our center is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for children. We focus on the overall development of children in their early years, offering the right care and guidance. At Step Above Childcare Centre, we embrace a play-based and child-centered approach to early childhood education.
We follow an Emergent Curriculum, which is responsive to children's interests and fosters meaningful independent learning experiences. Our philosophy prioritizes active participation, building relationships, flexible methods, inquiry, and play-based learning. Our programs invite children to learn in ways that suit their individual needs and preferences. Our teachers create an inclusive and safe environment, providing exciting activities each day. Children are placed in age-appropriate classrooms, where activities are designed with their development in mind. Our curriculum encourages children to be themselves, preparing them to face new experiences with confidence. We believe in maintaining open communication with families and working together to achieve established goals. At Step Above, we seize every moment of your child’s day to embrace new learning experiences.
Our philosophy revolves around developing the physical, socio-emotional, cognitive, language/communication, and self-help skills of children. We strive to inspire curiosity, independence, and a lifelong love of learning, helping children become contributing members of our community and the world.
Our vision is centered on the value and uniqueness of each child we serve. Our childcare experience is designed to promote each child's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
As caregivers and educators, our mission is to provide a safe and developmentally appropriate learning environment that nurtures a child's natural desire to explore, discover, create, and become a lifelong learner.
Step Above Childcare Centre offers programs tailored to each child's unique learning style. Through hands-on guided discovery and opportunities for independent growth, your child will be excited to learn more. Our age-appropriate classrooms are designed to cater to your child's specific needs.
We make the most of every moment in your child's day, embracing new learning experiences, including outdoor play, individual discovery, one-on-one bonding time, and group interactions.
Our teachers build strong connections with each child, fostering a sense of security, and we maintain open communication channels with parents and families.
Age groups at Step Above Childcare Centre are as follows:
- Infants (3 months to 18 months)
- Toddlers (18 months to 3 years)
- Preschool (3 to 5 years old)
At Step Above, we provide various opportunities for children's growth and development:
- Dramatic Play, Language, and Art: Children are encouraged to express themselves through various artistic mediums, such as dramatic play, music, dance, and visual arts. Art activities foster fine motor skills, cognitive development, language skills, and communication.
- Nature and Science: We foster children's curiosity about the world around them. Science plays a vital role in early childhood education, helping children understand the world and develop a positive attitude toward learning.
- Construction and Design: Children engage in constructive play, manipulating their environment to create things. This promotes imagination, problem-solving skills, and self-esteem.
- Outdoor Play: Weather permitting, outdoor play is an everyday activity at Step Above, allowing children to enjoy the natural environment, exercise, fresh air, and physical activity.
- Rest and Quiet Time: We recognize the importance of nap time for children's cognitive and physical development. Rest and quiet time are incorporated into our daily routine.
Step Above Childcare Centre operates from Monday to Friday, from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
We are dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment for your child's learning and growth. If you have any questions or would like further information, please don't hesitate to contact us.