Bennington Heights Child Care Centre

For generations, Canadians have dedicated their lives to preserve peace and freedom. We remember and thank those brave Canadians, past & present, whose service & sacrifice for peace & freedom will never be forgotten.

Exploding Pumpkin Volcanos, Treasure chests with Mystery-Themed Ice Cubes and Ooey-Gooey Noodle-Brains...IT MUST BE at
Wishing everyone a safe and Happy Halloween!

Happy Childcare Worker and ECE Appreciation Day! Today and Every day, we recognize and appreciate the amazing, hard-working, and dedicated Educators that make such a difference in our Early Learners’ lives.

A special thank you to our team! We are so grateful for your compassion, caring, flexibility and commitment to our families every single day.

Today is a day for remembrance, reflection, action and learning.
We honor the children who suffered in the residential school system and the residential school survivors. Not just today but everyday.

Learn about the importance of how kids play and the differences in stages from an Infant to Preschooler:

The 6 Stages of How Kids Learn to Play | Child Development Playtime is More Than a Fun Activity, It's a Learning Experience That Helps Your Child Develop! Learn About the 6 Stages That Help Develop Social Skills!

“There is more treasure in books than in all the pirates’ loot on Treasure Island and best of all, you can enjoy these riches every day of your life.” 
― Walt Disney
The importance of reading from an early age is infinite! Check out this article on how to encourage literacy in your home and community:

Family Literacy Tips: From A to Z Encourage literacy in your home and community. Here are some great tips to start everyone on the road to reading.

The importance of educating our children from the early years, has never been more significant than the present.
A great article that encourages families to read books, particularly on residential school experiences, as "Stories open up 'space for conversation' with children".

10 books about truth and reconciliation to read with your kids | CBC News More and more children will be reading stories about the legacy of residential schools and reconciliation in the classroom this year.

We are consistently encouraging and supporting our early learners in recognizing their own emotions. It is equally important for them to recognize others' emotions and respond with empathy. Here are a few tips on teaching empathy:

Teaching empathy: Evidence-based tips Can we nurture empathy in children? Yes. Evidence-based tips for teaching empathy, based on the latest discoveries in psychology and neuroscience.

**FUN IN THE SUN**
Our Summer Program has officially begun!
Every week, our little ones will participate in Science Experiments, Music Classes, Sprinkler Fun, Picnics and Phys-Ed 😎🌞⚽️

We are accepting new enrollments! Toddler and Preschool Spots Available. Visit us at benningtonheightscc.com for more info

Getting ready to potty train your little one? Check out this article for some great tips:

The Best Potty Training Tips from Experts and Parents Need some help ditching the diapers? We got doctors and parents to spill their secrets on potty training toddlers.

Play is the cornerstone for children's learning and development.
We run a comprehensive play-based program for toddlers and preschoolers. Contact us for more information!

Informative read on the importance of play:

10 Things Every Parent Should Know About Play | NAEYC Oftentimes, children's play is more than what meets the eye. Read this article for ten great facts about your child and play!