Desrochers Home Based Childcare Services

Some might disagree, but I’ll say it anyway:

Kids don’t need more screen time. They need more childhood.

More running. More climbing. More mud. More imagination. More nature. More friendships. More boredom. More real-life experiences.

Screens have a place—but they should never replace play, movement, connection, and wonder.

Give kids less to watch and more to experience. That’s where childhood happens.

Nourishing more than little bodies.

Every meal is an opportunity to explore, connect, communicate, and enjoy food together. Through shared meals and meaningful conversations, our learners are building confidence, curiosity, and positive relationships with food.

Diving into Imagination!

A trip to the library sparked an ocean of curiosity! Inspired by the stories we read and the octopus crafts we created, the children transformed loose parts and natural materials into their own underwater worlds.

From building coral reefs and seaweed forests to creating schools of talking fish, every creation reflected their unique ideas and imagination. Through play, they explored, collaborated, shared stories, and connected what they learned from books to meaningful hands-on experiences.

At our dayhome, we believe the best learning happens when children’s curiosity leads the way.

Curiosity leapt into action as the children explored our frog-inspired sensory setup! Using lily pads, water gems, stones, buttons, and tiny frogs, they created imaginative habitats, shared stories, and discovered the wonders of nature through hands-on play. Every splash, sort, and pretend adventure nurtured creativity, problem-solving, language, and a love for the natural world.

Pure joy.
Running barefoot, soaking wet, laughing until their bellies hurt—this is childhood.
No screens. No rush. Just freedom to play, explore, and make unforgettable memories.

Let kids be kids.

Barefoot in the sand, little hands and curious minds transformed simple grains into endless possibilities. Treasures were discovered, castles stood tall, ice cream was served, and imaginations flourished—reminding us that the richest learning often begins with open-ended play.

From Pretend Donuts to Donut Cake!
Imagination took the lead as our learners transformed their pretend donuts into a colorful donut cake! Through open-ended play, they explored creativity, design, balance, and collaboration—proving that with a little imagination, simple materials can become extraordinary creations.

A blank fence, a handful of chalk, and many little hands—together they created something beautiful. Collaboration, creativity, and a shared sense of pride turned simple marks into a vibrant masterpiece.

Sunshine, fresh air, melting ice, vibrant paints, and curious minds.
Science came alive as the children explored how warmth melts ice, mixed colours, engaged their senses, and embraced the joy of messy play—all while soaking up the fresh breeze and bright sunshine. Nature truly is the best classroom.