Daycare Programs in Etobicoke
The goal of our daycare programs in Etobicoke at Lady Bug Daycare for surrounding Toronto communities is to provide a safe and healthy environment that allows the child to develop a positive self-image. Lady Bug Daycare’s centre provides a variety of age-appropriate activities, which are posted on the program plans in the classrooms.
The daily program provides a balance of quiet and active play, indoor and outdoor activities, individual and group time, and teacher-directed and child-initiated experiences, along with transition periods.
Routines play a large part of the daily schedule. The following routines foster your child’s independence: eating, toileting (diapering), dressing, and resting.
Programs Available
Full-Day Program | $45 or $48/day
Part-Time (Less Than Five Days a Week)/Full-Time Day Program | $48/day
JK/SK Before and After School Program | $32/day
JK/SK Before School AM Program | $12/day
Half-Day Preschool Program | $30/day
Nursery Program | $135/Bi-Weekly
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Program | $36/day
Full-Day Program
For children 2½ years and over in age, the cost is $45 per day between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM. This includes one morning snack, a hot lunch, and two afternoon snacks.
For children under 2½ years in age, the cost is $48 per day between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM. This includes one morning snack, a hot lunch, and two afternoon snacks.
JK/SK Before and After School Program
Cost is $32 per day. Children can attend Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. This program includes one morning snack and two afternoon snacks.*
Half-Day Preschool Program
Cost is $30 per day. Children can attend Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM only. This program includes one morning snack and a hot lunch.
Nursery Program
Cost is $135 bi-weekly. Children can attend Lady Bug Daycare from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM, which includes one morning snack.
Part-Time/Full-Time Day Program
Cost is $48 per day. Part-time means the child will attend Lady Bug Daycare less than five days a week between the hours of 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM. This includes one morning snack, a hot lunch, and two afternoon snacks.
JK/SK Before School AM Program
Cost is $12 per day. Children can attend Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. This program includes one morning snack.*
*Read the following information to see what transportation this program offers for all students attending Wedgewood Public School, Our Lady of Peace Catholic School, and St. Elizabeth Catholic School.
Children attending Our Lady of Peace or St. Elizabeth Catholic School will use the bus provided by the School Board.
Children attending Wedgewood Public School will be escorted to and from the school, as well as the daycare.
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Program
Cost is $36 per day. This includes one morning snack, a hot lunch, and one afternoon snack daily. This program is available for children 2½ years of age and older.
Weekly Themes
Each week, a new and exciting theme for children to focus on is worked into the curriculum. Arts and crafts activities, printing, journals, games and toys, dramatic play, an introduction to math, outdoor activities, reading/story time, a printing program, science and educational videos, music, books, puzzles, blocks, dancing, and musical instruments are all part of our daily activities based on a weekly theme, plus music lessons.
Nutritious Meals and Snacks
Lady Bug Daycare provides a nutritious hot lunch (created by Boaden’s and Organic Kids Catering) and three nutritious snacks. Special dietary restrictions for medical or religious reasons will always be observed. With sufficient notice, the centre will try to accommodate requests for special diets. Parents may be required to provide the necessary foods.
Parents’ Participation in Activities
Parents and staff are encouraged to work together to ensure both parties share similar expectations from the program. Although it is not required that parents participate in the program, from time to time, they are encouraged to attend parent-teacher meetings, Christmas Concerts, field trips, special days, and so on. Children can benefit from the rich opportunities and experiences that community and neighbourhood outings can provide. For example, you can tour the local grocery store, visit the Eatonville Library, the Fire Station on Burnhamthorpe/Kipling, and more. Parents will be notified in advance of such community walks and outings. On these short trips, parents are encouraged to participate.
