Northalta Day Homes

"Educators, in the design of a responsive learning environment, nurture children’s dispositions to learn." - Alberta's Early Learning and Care Framework In their pursuit of knowledge of Winter Animals, Educator Ela provided a variety of activities that enabled the children to explore through art, literacy, gross motor and even eating what penguins would eat for lunch, "fish". The children wanted Ela to show them how to make a polar bear. She encouraged them to use their imagination to create their vision of a polar bear through art.

"Children’s play is central to this curriculum framework as an active, exploratory, creative, expressive process, deeply embedded in children’s everyday experiences and through which children participate in, learn about, and actively make sense of the world. " Alberta's Early Learning and Care Framework

"Educators are positioned as providers of play spaces, who supply child-size props that represent real world objects. "- Alberta's Early Learning and Care Framework ......In Davorka's day home the children have the opportunity to create "real world" play spaces where they develop their social, math, and communication skills. They have created a PIzza Shop and Hawaiian Fruit Stand.

"Within a practice of relationships, the educator demonstrates care, respect, honour, sharing, and thoughtful listening to gain knowledge and appreciation of family, social, and cultural practices and traditions."- Alberta’s Early Learning and Care Framework This week the children had the opportunity to learn more about the Ukrainian culture through activities and reading "The Mitten-A Ukrainian Folklore" while commemorating the Jan. 7th Ukrainian Christmas Holiday.

Explore the magic & wonder of the holidays at Castrol Raceway's Magic of Lights display. The Magic of Lights is 2.5 kilometers of festive and vibrant LED-lighted displays celebrating the joy of the holidays. An enchanted drive-through experience from the comfort of your own car. At every turn, and in every direction, the magical route is overflowing with spectacular light displays and animations. For information visit: https://www.castrolraceway.com/magic-of-lights-general-info/

Diwali is November 14th and the children in the day homes have enjoyed learning about this special day. To learn more about Diwali visit: https://www.almanac.com/content/diwali

Dayhome - South/Daly Grove - Souad has years of daycare and dayhome experience with a Child Development Supervisor Certification. Her day home incorporates programming for science, dramatic play, creative art and cognitive activities that meet the interests and developmental needs of the children. She is also fluent in French. She has a bright, inviting space that includes a spacious backyard. For information on availability , please contact Northalta 780 448 1301.

New day home in Terwilliger/Riverbend! Mehnaaz has a bright and spacious play space. It is organized to ensure the children can play comfortably; independently or as a group. She has a good variety of toys and resources for the children to enjoy. Her spacious fenced backyard allows the children to enjoy outdoor activities. Mehnaaz has many years of day home experience and Child Development Assistant certification. For information on availability please contact Northalta 780 448 1301.

New day home in Terwilliger! Emily has Child Development Supervisor Certification. Her day home is bright and inviting, full of a variety of activities based on the children's interests and developmental needs. Emily has worked with day care and other children’s groups over the years and understands each child is unique. She has a backyard for outdoor play and believes in the importance of nature and letting children explore. For information on availability , please contact Northalta 780 448 1301.

Today is Orange Shirt Today!

Wednesday September 30th is Orange Shirt Day. Orange Shirt Day is a day when we honor the Indigenous children who were sent away to residential schools in Canada and learn more about the history of those schools. For more information visit: https://www.orangeshirtday.org/

It's Fall in the day homes. The Educators have shared some activities the children are enjoying.

More literacy activities in the day homes..

A lifelong literacy journey begins with small but exciting steps for children. The Northalta Educators have found fun and engaging ways to incorporate literacy in their programming.

New day home in South Edmonton-Laurel Mandeep has years of dayhome and daycare experience with a Child Development Supervisor Certification. Her day home, Free Minds Early Learning Centre, incorporates programming for science, dramatic play, creative art and cognitive activities that meet the interests and developmental needs of the children. She has a bright, inviting space that includes a spacious backyard. For information on availability , please contact Northalta 780 448 1301.

Day home in North East Edmonton - Mcconachie area. Schools in the area include Christ the King and Dr. Donald Massey. Amber has her Child Development Assistant certification and offers activities that meet the interests and developmental needs of children. She offers Part time, Full Time and Before & After school care. For information on availability , please contact Northalta 780 448 1301.

New day home in West Edmonton-Glastonbury! Marilyn has years of childcare experience with a Child Development Supervisor Certification and offers activities that meet the interests and developmental needs of the children in her day home. She has a bright, inviting space that includes a spacious backyard. For information on availability , please contact Northalta 780 448 1301.

New Dayhome in South Edmonton, Mill Woods area!! Alia is an experienced Educator with a Child Development Worker Certification with both day care and ABC Headstart program experience. Her program planning is guided by the needs and interests of the children in her day home. She offers a variety of developmental activities including art, dramatic play and outdoor play. For information on availability , please contact Northalta 780 448 1301.

September 8th is International Literacy Day. For information and for activities you can do with your children visit: nationaltoday.com/international-literacy-day/

Our office will be closed Monday September 7th for Labour Day. Have a great weekend!

Thank you Educators for ensuring a great start to the school year for the kids! We appreciate your ongoing commitment to families as children return to school!

Parents from Edmonton and surrounding area can participate in a U of A research study looking into children's screen time.

Some fun learning activities our Educator's shared happening in their day homes.....

More fun science in the day homes......

In our day homes the children learn the benefits of science through hands on learning. What happens when you mix milk, dish soap and food colour?... A learning opportunity

Science education activities provide children with opportunities to develop and practice communication skills, collaborative skills, team working and perseverance, as well as analytical, reasoning and problem-solving skills. The children in the day homes have enjoyed various science activities.