Southview Child Care

All of this matters

Your child is upset, and your body notices.

Your shoulders rise.
Your jaw tightens.
Your breath gets short.

You feel the urge to make their big, upset, unhappy feelings go away.

But when it comes to raising emotionally healthy and resilient kids, supporting children safely through their big emotions is more powerful than preventing them.

A slower pace.
A softer tone.
One well-paced, steady breath.

These tiny shifts matter.

Your child’s nervous system is listening to more than just your words.

It’s listening to your presence and whether they feel safe or not.

Emotional safety. This is where co-regulation begins.

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💦☀️ Splish, Splash... What a Blast! ☀️💦

There was no shortage of smiles, laughter, and happy squeals during our Southview Water Day! 💙 From racing through the splash pad and dancing under the waterfall to epic water-gun battles and zooming down the water slide, our children embraced every exciting moment of summer fun!

While they were busy making unforgettable memories, they were also building important skills like coordination, balance, confidence, teamwork, communication, and problem-solving—all through the joy of play.

At Southview, we know that some of the best learning happens when children are free to explore, move, create, and follow their curiosity. Experiences like these reflect Flight: Alberta's Early Learning and Care Framework, where play, well-being, relationships, and joyful exploration are at the heart of children's learning.

Here's to sunshine, friendships, and making the most of every splash! 🌈💧💙

Our Southview children had the incredible opportunity to spend the day exploring the Edmonton Valley Zoo!🦁🐻

We are so privileged to be able to provide enriching field trip experiences like this for our children. Beyond the excitement of seeing amazing animals, these outings encourage curiosity, support language and social development, build confidence, and create meaningful opportunities for hands-on learning in the community.

Watching the children discover, ask questions, and share these special moments with their peers and educators is what makes experiences like these so rewarding. We had an unforgettable day filled with learning, laughter, and wonderful memories! ❤️

At Southview Child Care, social interaction is at the heart of learning. Through play, collaboration, and meaningful relationships, children build communication skills, confidence, empathy, and a strong sense of belonging.

From group activities and outdoor adventures to everyday conversations, each interaction helps children learn to share ideas, solve problems, and connect with others.

Guided by Alberta’s FLIGHT Framework, we support children as Mighty Learners and Citizens who thrive through relationships and community.

✨ Learning together, growing together, and building friendships that matter.

Contact us at (780) 436-1823 or visit our website, https://edmontonfirst.mcab.ca/southview-child-care for more information.

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🎵 Music is more than just fun, it’s a powerful tool for learning, expression, and development! Through music, children build confidence, communication skills, creativity, and meaningful connections.

At Southview Child Care, all children from 19 months through Kindergarten participate in weekly music classes throughout the school year.

We also have individualized one-on-one music therapy sessions for children who may benefit from additional support.

If this interests you, please contact us at (780) 436-1823 or visit our website, https://edmontonfirst.mcab.ca/southview-child-care

Please also check out our amazing Music Therapist:
www.adelemusictherapy.ca

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🍎 Hot Lunch Included – No Extra Fees! 🍎

At Southview Child Care, we know busy families have enough on their plates. That's why nutritious hot lunches and snacks are included in our program at no additional cost.

No packing lunches. No extra meal fees. Just healthy, balanced meals that help fuel children's learning, play, and exploration throughout the day.

One less thing for parents to worry about, and one more way we can support our families every day. ❤️

Contact us at (780) 436-1823 or visit our website, https://edmontonfirst.mcab.ca/southview-child-care for more information.