Childcare services
English and French program
Childcare agency serving York Region, Simcoe, Dufferin, Durham and Peel Region
04/28/2026
The Under Water Animal Sensory Bin activity is highly engaging, and our educators employ open-ended questions to evaluate children's interests and assess their developmental progress, while the sensory experience fosters engagement, enhances language development, and promotes a sense of belonging.
A child imagination is incredible. Sensory bins are magical they develop language, math, social skills, belonging and so much more.
The leprechauns have arrived at Active Minds Activity Centre Childcare centres and we are buzzing with excitement. Here are some exciting books on our reading list.
Our sensory bin this week focused on sharing, turn taking, fine motor skill and having fun.
Making friendship bracelets with pony beads and pipe cleaners is a fantastic activity for toddlers and preschoolers, packed with benefits!
Key Benefits
Fine Motor Skills: Threading beads improves dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
Creativity: Kids express themselves through color and design choices.
Social Skills: Collaborating fosters sharing, communication, and kindness.
Patience: Completing a bracelet teaches focus and persistence.
Math Concepts: Counting beads introduces basic math skills and patterns.
Crafting bracelets is not just fun; it's a great way to learn to learn and grow!🌈✨
02/14/2026
Storytime at Active Minds Activity Centre in French …
Olivia est une petite fille qui a un chandail préféré. Elle fait tout avec son chandail et ne veut pas s’en séparer, pas même une seule minute. Mais Olivia grandit, et son chandail préféré devient trop petit. Puis, un jour, Olivia voit son petit frère porter SON chandail! Arrivera-t-elle à le récupérer ou trouvera-t-elle un nouveau chandail à aimer?Jessika Von Innerebner, auteure de Kévin la licorne, aborde avec légèreté les relations entre frères et soeurs et ce que cela implique de grandir dans cet album illustré qui nous rappelle que nous avons tous dû, un jour, nous séparer de notre chandail préféré.
We made adorable heart-shaped piñatas to decorate our classroom with! The kids had so much fun decorating them with all sorts of art supplies.
02/02/2026
Mr. Groundhog is hiding in our yard. Can you find him? Thank you, Rose, for the idea.
01/30/2026
Open-ended materials are instrumental in promoting children's imagination and skill development, underscoring the need for high-quality materials to support learning and play-based educational approaches.
| Monday | 7:30am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 7:30am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 7:30am - 5pm |
| Friday | 7:30am - 5pm |