Stittsville Imagination Station Preschool

Stittsville Imagination Station Preschool At Imagination Station our goal is to provide quality Early Childhood Education within a safe and ca

πŸ’—GOODBYE TAYLARπŸ’— After 12 incredible years, we are sharing the bittersweet news that our wonderful supervisor, Taylar, w...
08/21/2026

πŸ’—GOODBYE TAYLARπŸ’—

After 12 incredible years, we are sharing the bittersweet news that our wonderful supervisor, Taylar, will be leaving Imagination Station to begin an exciting new chapter.

Taylar’s journey with ISP began in one of our toddler classrooms, where she quickly became a valued and trusted member of our team. Her dedication, leadership, and passion for early childhood education eventually led her into the role of supervisor, where she has played such an important part in shaping Imagination Station into the centre it is today.

Over the past decade, Taylar has dedicated each and every day to supporting hundreds of ISP children, families, and educators. From managing classrooms and schedules to training and mentoring staff, supporting families, and keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes, Taylar has done it all while somehow always finding a way to keep each day fun.

Her impact on our centre is impossible to measure. So many children have grown up with Taylar as part of their early years, so many families have trusted and relied on her, and so many educators have learned and grown under her leadership.

While we are incredibly sad to see her go, we are so grateful for the 12 years she has given to Imagination Station and for the countless memories she has helped create along the way. Taylar will be deeply missed by our entire ISP community, and we know many of our families will feel the same. Please join us in wishing her all the very best as she begins this exciting new chapter. ❀️

πŸŽ‰ WE HAVE SOME VERY EXCITING NEWS AT OUR HAZELDEAN LOCATION! πŸŽ‰πŸ’—Today, our friends sat down for circle time thinking it w...
08/11/2026

πŸŽ‰ WE HAVE SOME VERY EXCITING NEWS AT OUR HAZELDEAN LOCATION! πŸŽ‰πŸ’—

Today, our friends sat down for circle time thinking it was going to be just another normal day… πŸ‘€βœ¨ BUT little did they know, Miss Alysha had a VERY special surprise to share! πŸ₯°
Alysha announced that she has a BABY IN HER BELLY! πŸΌπŸ‘ΆπŸ’•

Our pals were absolutely over the moon excited! πŸŒ™β­ There were smiles, giggles, lots of excitement, and of course… we HAD to hear everyone’s guesses! πŸ€”πŸ˜‚

πŸ‘ΆπŸ’™ BOY?!
Or
πŸ‘ΆπŸ’— GIRL?!

The predictions are officially in! πŸŽ€πŸ’™ We’ll have to wait and see who gets it right! πŸ˜‰

We couldn’t be more excited for Alysha and her growing family as they get ready to welcome their newest little addition in February! πŸ₯ΉπŸ’• We are also SO excited to add another little member to the ISP crew! 🏑❀️

Congratulations, Alysha! We are so happy for you and your family and can’t wait to watch this exciting journey unfold with you! πŸ₯°πŸΌβœ¨

Baby watch 2027 is officially ON! πŸ‘€πŸ˜‚πŸ’—

πŸ¦ŽπŸπŸ¦” What a WILD Day at Imagination Station! 🐰🐒✨Our Carp and Hazeldean friends had an AMAZING adventure when The Zoo Crew...
07/28/2026

πŸ¦ŽπŸπŸ¦” What a WILD Day at Imagination Station! 🐰🐒✨

Our Carp and Hazeldean friends had an AMAZING adventure when The Zoo Crew came to visit! 🌿🐾

We met so many incredible animal friends, including:
🐰 Rabbit
🦦 Ferret
πŸŒ™ Sugar Glider
🐍 Snake
🐒 Tortoise
🦎 Bearded Dragon
🐹 Guinea Pig
πŸ€ Rat

Our little animal lovers had the opportunity to:

🀲 Practice using their gentle, caring hands while interacting with the animals.

πŸ‘€ Observe each animal up close and notice their unique features.

🧠 Learn fascinating facts about where the animals live, what they eat, and how they care for themselves.

πŸ₯• Watch some of our furry and scaly friends enjoy a yummy snack!

There were so many smiles, giggles, curious questions, and brave moments as the children explored the wonderful world of animals. Seeing their excitement and confidence grow with each new animal was truly heartwarming! πŸ’š

🌱 How Does Learning Happen? (HDLH) Connections

πŸ’› Engagement – Children were active, curious learners as they explored, asked questions, and eagerly participated in hands-on experiences with each animal.

πŸ’š Well-Being – By practicing gentle touches, respecting boundaries, and learning how to safely interact with living creatures, children developed empathy, confidence, and self-regulation.

πŸ’™ Expression – Our friends shared their thoughts, asked thoughtful questions, talked about their favourite animals, and expressed excitement through conversation, laughter, and storytelling.

🧑 Belonging – This shared experience encouraged teamwork, kindness, and respect as children and educators discovered the amazing animal kingdom together.

A HUGE thank you to The Zoo Crew for bringing such an unforgettable experience to both of our centres! We can't wait to welcome you back for another wild adventure! 🐾🌿🦎🐍🐒

🦁🌿 Wild Adventures in Our Tuff Tray! πŸ…πŸ¦ŽπŸ’¦Today our little explorers transformed into wildlife adventurers as they explore...
07/16/2026

🦁🌿 Wild Adventures in Our Tuff Tray! πŸ…πŸ¦ŽπŸ’¦

Today our little explorers transformed into wildlife adventurers as they explored an animal habitat tuff tray! Using sand, water, grass, sticks, rocks, and a variety of wild animals, the children created their own environments while engaging in rich imaginative play.

As they moved the animals between the different habitats, the children practiced problem-solving, storytelling, and explored questions like:
πŸ¦“ "Where does the zebra sleep?"
🐯 "The tiger is coming for a drink!"
🦎 "The lizard likes the warm sand."

This open-ended invitation encouraged children to investigate, create, and collaborate while strengthening their fine motor skills, language development, and understanding of the natural world.

πŸƒ How Does Learning Happen? Connections:

🌱 Belonging – Children worked together, shared materials, negotiated ideas, and built on one another's play, developing positive relationships with their peers.

🌱 Well-Being – Scooping sand, arranging rocks, carrying water, and manipulating the animal figures supported fine motor development and sensory exploration.

🌱 Engagement – The children were curious, deeply focused, and fully immersed as they designed habitats and created imaginative animal adventures using natural loose parts.

🌱 Expression – Through pretend play, conversations, and storytelling, children expressed their ideas, knowledge, and creativity while expanding their vocabulary about animals and their environments.

πŸ’š Experiences like these remind us that some of the richest learning happens through play. With a few natural materials and open-ended resources, children become scientists, storytellers, engineers, and explorersβ€”all while having fun!

🐾🌎

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦β€οΈ Happy Canada Day from all of us! β€οΈπŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Last week, our Hazeldean location kicked off the celebrations a little early w...
07/01/2026

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦β€οΈ Happy Canada Day from all of us! β€οΈπŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

Last week, our Hazeldean location kicked off the celebrations a little early with a fun Canadian-themed activity! 🍁 The children had a wonderful time designing their very own Canadian flags, showing off their creativity while learning about our country's colours and symbols.

This activity beautifully aligned with How Does Learning Happen? (HDLH) by encouraging engagement, expression, and belonging. Through open-ended art, the children explored their creativity, shared ideas with their friends, and celebrated being part of our amazing Canadian community. ❀️🀍

We hope everyone has a safe, fun, and memorable Canada Day filled with laughter, family, and celebration! πŸπŸŽ†πŸŽ‰

Happy Canada Day! πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦β€οΈ

πŸŒžπŸŽ‰ What a fantastic Spirit Week we had! πŸŽ‰πŸŒžThis past week was filled with laughter, creativity, and so much fun as everyo...
06/26/2026

πŸŒžπŸŽ‰ What a fantastic Spirit Week we had! πŸŽ‰πŸŒž

This past week was filled with laughter, creativity, and so much fun as everyone joined in on our daily themes!

πŸ–οΈ Monday – Beach Day
🌈 Tuesday – Crazy Hair Day
🦸 Wednesday – Superhero Day
πŸ•Ί Thursday – Decades Day
😴 Friday – Pajama Day

Each day brought smiles, excitement, and fun activities that matched our themes. It was wonderful to see everyone participating, showing off their creativity, and making memories together. From wild hairstyles to superhero adventures and comfy PJ fun, the week was a huge success!

A big thank you to all of our families, children, and staff for helping make Spirit Week so special. ❀️

Now it's time to kick off Summer Break! β˜€οΈπŸ‰πŸŒ» We are excited to wrap up another amazing year and head into a well-deserved break filled with sunshine, adventures, and family time.

Have a safe, happy, and fun summer! We can't wait to see everyone again soon! 🌞😎

πŸ’™πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Happy Father’s Day! πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘¦πŸ’™This week, our friends have been working so hard on their special Father’s Day gifts and ...
06/21/2026

πŸ’™πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Happy Father’s Day! πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘¦πŸ’™

This week, our friends have been working so hard on their special Father’s Day gifts and crafts! πŸŽ¨βœ‚οΈβ€οΈ

Throughout the week, children shared stories about their dads, grandpas, and other important caregivers in their lives. They talked about the fun things they do together, the things that make them laugh, and why they love spending time with them. πŸ₯°

Using their creativity, imagination, and growing fine motor skills, the children carefully created meaningful keepsakes to show just how much these special people mean to them. 🌟 Through this experience, they were able to express their thoughts, feelings, and relationships with the important people in their lives, supporting the HDLH concepts of Belonging, Engagement, Expression, and Well-Being. πŸπŸ’›

The excitement was contagious as everyone eagerly waited to bring their creations home and celebrate with their loved ones! 🎁✨

Thank you to all the dads, grandpas, uncles, stepdads, and caregivers who support, encourage, and love our little friends every day. We hope you have a wonderful Father’s Day filled with laughter, hugs, and special memories. πŸ’™

πŸ“Έ Here are some photos of our friends hard at work and the amazing gifts they created!

✨🎢 HUGE shout out to Monkey Rock Music! 🎢✨We had the absolute pleasure of welcoming Monkey Rock Music to visit all of ou...
06/11/2026

✨🎢 HUGE shout out to Monkey Rock Music! 🎢✨

We had the absolute pleasure of welcoming Monkey Rock Music to visit all of our pals across all THREE of our locations, and what an incredible experience it was! ❀️🐡🎸

A very special thank you to Rory, who was nothing short of amazing. His energy, enthusiasm, and talent had every child engaged from beginning to end. 🌟 From our youngest friends to our oldest, he entertained every age group with patience, kindness, and so much joy. πŸ₯°πŸ‘

Seeing the smiles, laughter, dancing, and excitement on our children's faces was truly heartwarming. Moments like these create memories that last a lifetime and remind us how important music, movement, and shared experiences are in helping children grow, connect, and simply be kids. πŸŽ΅πŸ’ƒπŸ•ΊπŸŽ€

Thank you, Monkey Rock Music, for bringing so much happiness to our centres. We are beyond grateful for the wonderful experience you provided to our children and educators. ❀️

We can't wait to have you back again in the future! πŸŽ‰πŸŽΆπŸ’

πŸ§ΈπŸ–οΈβ˜€οΈ Teddys at the Beach! β˜€οΈπŸ–οΈπŸ§ΈOur tough tray is heading outside once again as we bring a fun beach day experience to t...
06/09/2026

πŸ§ΈπŸ–οΈβ˜€οΈ Teddys at the Beach! β˜€οΈπŸ–οΈπŸ§Έ

Our tough tray is heading outside once again as we bring a fun beach day experience to the children! πŸ–οΈβ˜€οΈ Children will explore sand, water, beach accessories, and teddy bears enjoying their own day at the beach. πŸ§ΈπŸŒŠβ›±οΈ

Children can create beach adventures for their teddies, build in the sand, splash in the water, and engage in imaginative storytelling through sensory play. πŸ–οΈπŸ§ΈπŸ’¦

How Does Learning Happen?
πŸ’™ Belonging – Children build relationships as they play alongside friends, share materials, and create beach adventures together.
πŸ’š Well-Being – Sensory experiences with sand and water support self-regulation, confidence, and overall well-being.
🧑 Engagement – Children use their curiosity to explore different materials, test ideas, and discover new ways to play.
πŸ’œ Expression – Through pretend play, storytelling, and conversation, children share their ideas and bring their teddy beach adventures to life.

We're excited to see the children's creativity shine as they help their teddies enjoy a sunny day at the beach! πŸ§Έβ˜€οΈπŸ–οΈπŸŒŠβœ¨

🐦🌿 Bringing Nature to Our Toddlers! 🌿🐦Today our toddlers got creative making their very own bird feeders! 🎨πŸͺΊ We are so l...
05/26/2026

🐦🌿 Bringing Nature to Our Toddlers! 🌿🐦
Today our toddlers got creative making their very own bird feeders! 🎨πŸͺΊ We are so lucky to have so many birds visit us throughout the day, so this was the perfect opportunity to combine art, creativity, and nature exploration all into one fun activity! 🌞✨

Our friends loved using their hands to create while learning about the birds and animals that share our outdoor space with us πŸ€πŸƒ Activities like this help children build curiosity about the natural world, encourage observation skills, and create meaningful connections with nature πŸŒŽπŸ’š

This experience also aligns with the HDLH (How Does Learning Happen?) pedagogy by supporting:
🌱 Engagement – children explored materials and showed excitement while creating
🎨 Expression – using creativity and hands-on art to communicate ideas
🀝 Belonging – working together and caring for the birds in our environment
πŸ’ͺ Well-Being – spending time outdoors and connecting with nature in a positive way

We can’t wait to see which feathered friends stop by for a snack! 🐦πŸ₯° 🌿✨

Address

1115 Carp Road
Ottawa, ON
K2S1B9

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 5pm
Tuesday 7am - 5pm
Wednesday 7am - 5pm
Thursday 7am - 5pm
Friday 7am - 5pm

Telephone

+16134359177

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