About us
First Steps Daycare was established in 2005. We have been providing excellent care and service for families in Coquitlam and Tricities. Our aim is to provide children with a warm, safe and nurturing environment which will stimulate optimal social and emotional growth as well as their physical and intellectual skills.
Our Philosophy
We believe that parents and caregivers share the responsibility of enabling children to discover their first steps. We open the doors for new experiences which they will discover with self- confidence, self- control, self- esteem and respect for other people and their property. We also believe that children will only achieve these when they are secure in the co-operative and co-supportive care of both parents and caregivers. We thrive to achieve a special partnership for the children’s benefit.
The daycare is based on the philosophy that all children are equal while each of them is an individual. We will encourage children to learn and develop at their own level, at which they will gain the confidence in their self-importance.
By giving them guidance and understanding, they will have the opportunity to explore their world in a safe and controlled environment.
OUR FOCUS
Physical Wellness
We believe that play time is an essential part of every child's routine. It provides the child with the communication and social skills required for their development. We provide children with a safe and healthy environment to explore and learn.
We provide children with a wide range of activities to keep them engaged, healthy and happy. Some of the outdoor facilities we provide:
- Playground
- Swimming pool
- Bouncy Castle
- Outdoor Painting
Mental Development
we offer a basic structure for children to learn while having fun. We give children the freedom to ask questions and while receiving meaningful yet understandable answers. We provide simple guidelines to improve their learning experience. Our programs include:
- Drawing
- Arts & Craft
- Story telling
- Songs
- Circle time
Nutrition
At our daycare we encourage children to develop healthy eating habits at very young age. We recommend that parents follow the Canada Food Guide when considering food choices for their child’s lunch and snacks.
We always celebrate special occasions with a special snack. Parents are encouraged to bring a healthy snack for their child’s birthday or other special occasions.
Meal times will be calm and pleasant experiences, focusing on the social interactions between children and caregiver. Children will be encouraged to undertake discussions about food, healthy food and food from other cultures.
We use our own organic vegetable garden to increase the children’s awareness of different foods and nutrition. Some of our educational activities may include, cutting and pasting pictures of healthy foods, dramatic play, cooking activities.
Whilst in care it is recommended that children have 50% of their recommended daily intake. The following serves are a guide as to what parents can send if the child attends for a full day, half the amount if attending half a day:
- 3 serves of milk products
- 2 serves of bread / cereals
- 1 serve of fruit
- 1 serve of vegetable
- 1 serve of meat or substitute
