We believe that each child has within him/her a unique spirit, a spark – if you will – that needs to be recognized, valued and nurtured. Through play and strength based learning, Little Sparks Creative Learning Centre will be a space where children’s imagination and passions will be kindled. Little Sparks Creative Learning Center offers a unique approach to early childhood care. Our philosophy is informed by the neurobiological model, which supports an understanding of children and their growth and learning needs based on their developmental stage versus their chronological age. Our staff has specialized education and training in working with children with different abilities, including developmental delays, physical and developmental disabilities, and allergies. The physical space of the centre will be designed to incorporate the needs of all children: it will be clean, allergen free, natural light with low VOC paint to ensure the space promotes sensory/self-regulation integration. Sensory sensitive rooms will support interaction, discovery and communication while minimizing over-stimulation. The environment will allow for greater advances in learning and development as the whole child and their sensory needs are being considered. Early brain development is determined by environmental stimuli, or lack thereof. Stimulation to a developing brain caused by over exposure to technologies (cell phones, internet, iPads, TV), has been shown to negatively affect executive functioning, and cause attention deficit, cognitive delays, impaired learning, increased impulsivity, and decreased ability to self-regulate; therefore there will be a “zero technology” policy at Little Sparks Creative Early Learning Centre for children and staff.
