Outdoor Cooking

On Monday May 28 we installed an outdoor kitchen in the playground.  The children had helped to prep the space before by digging a hole and filling it with bricks and sand as a base. Outdoor kitchens bring an atmosphere…

V was excited to share her science experience with the children  in her classroom.  She practiced at home with her family first and then decided she was ready to share with everyone what she was able to do.  V presented…

A Colourful Experience

“Education is a natural process carried out by the child and is not acquired by listening to the words but by the experiences in the environment.”  Dr. Maria Montessori The children were provided with spray bottles filled with water and…

The Mud Puddle

On May 26, 2017 during a visit to the local forest, we came across a large puddle of mud and spent the majority of our time exploring it; floating sticks, listening to the sound it made as we walked through…

During a two-week period between May 22 and June 2, 2017 the toddlers visited the forest at Denne Woodlot four times. Each time we visited, we noticed new and exciting changes as the season began to shift from Spring to…

Looking Closely

For the last few weeks, the toddlers have been noticing things on the ground; bugs, sticks, small rocks, etc. We have been exploring the field area, as well as the playground for interesting artifacts. “Every child is an engaged learner…

Preschool Literacy Program

During the afternoon program, the preschool children have the opportunity to visit the library where they are engaged in a literacy program.  The children gather as a group to read and explore  books of their interest along side their teachers….

Denison Programs Available

Denison Child Care offers programs for infants, toddlers, preschool and school aged children. We also offer programs for March Break, Summer Camp and PA Day programs.