IHSE was originally founded in 1976 and was known as "Child Development Services". Child Development Services was a joint project of the Nova Scotia Departments of Education and Co...more...See more text
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As owner and Director, I would like to welcome you and your child to the Elmwood Child Care Centre. As an Early Childhood Educator, starting my career in 1984, my philoso...more...See more text
Our mission involves providing a safe and fun environment where your child can enjoy many different recreational physical activities, including games, and indoor or outdoor sports....more...See more text
Elmwood Child Care Centre has been serving the communities of East Hants and the surrounding area since 1996. We now have 3 locations to serve you. Each location is a government ...more...See more text
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Beaver Bank Kinsac Community Centre is a not-for-profit organization,dedicated to building a stronger community by providing a multi-purpose gathering place for people of all ages....more...See more text
As a parent of three children who have attended the Cobequid Children's Centre for the past 4 years, l have experienced nothing short of excellence from the teachers as well as the owner. It's hard to believe that people would write out right lies about this centre. As any smart individual knows, these previous postings are untrue. Go on a tour of the centre yourself and meet the teachers and owner you will be pleasantly pleased!Read more
Judy's Nursery School is located in Bedford, Nova Scotia. We offer half day preschool for children ages 2 1/2 - 5 years. Our philosophy is simple. We believe a child's first exposu...more...See more text
Four steps to finding childcare services in Dutch Settlement NS
The confirmation is in: the stork will be flying overhead in a few months. Quick! It’s time to get looking for childcare services. That’s no joke; your return to work will come fast enough, and daycare waiting lists are long in Dutch Settlement NS.
Step one: Listen Word of mouth is always a good starting point. If you have friends who already have children in childcare services, ask them how they found their babysitter or daycare centre. Get several points of view so you can make a list of all the advantages and disadvantages of each kind of child care provider.
Step two: Browse the Internet and newspapers A search on your provincial government’s family services website may turn up a list of regulated childcare services in Dutch Settlement NS. You can also find information on their website about financial assistance for child care. Whether regulated or not, home daycares sometimes advertise in newspapers or on community websites providing information on available space.
Step three: Visit See if it’s possible to visit the daycares or home child care facilities you’re considering. Ask lots of questions and gather information about their policies on the following things:
Staff training
Emergency care plans
Hygiene and cleanliness
Food and allergies
Hours of operation
Accessibility for children with special needs
Late pick-up policy
Step four: Register Once you’ve made the rounds of the childcare services available in Dutch Settlement NS, it’s time to pick the ones you like best and put your name on their waiting lists. Depending on the situation in your area, it may be a good idea to put your name on several lists. In the meantime, make the most of your pregnancy to get ready and be sure to enjoy every precious minute at home with your baby.