About Us
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We collectively bring 40 years plus experience in our Not for Profit Early Learning and Child Care Centre both in the profession and in Leadership.
Our Centre had successfully provided affordable childcare under the Non Profit $25 a day pilot project for over 3 years for families in High River and now we are under the NEW Alberta/Federal ELCC agreement that reduces fees for parents.
We are awaiting further federal government announcements for reduced child care fees as we move towards the $10 a day goal.
We provide culturally diverse professional trained staff who are supported and well compensated for the work in relationship building and encouraging children in all aspects of Early Learning and Flight curriculum.
We have six board members at Daydreams ELCC, comprised of people with business knowledge, Early Learning Professionals and Parents; together we have strong direction and knowledge base that enhances all our programs.
Ms. Shannon Wallin is the Executive Director of Daydreams ELCC Ltd & Daydreams Play Academy.
Ms. Elma Ton is our Director, and Parent Liaison/Flight Pedagogical Support.
Ms. Cha Belonio is our Program Supervisor and GRIT/ASaP Site Lead.
Ms. Julia Gwyn- Morris is our Visionary Director and Board Member of Daydreams ELCC Ltd & Daydreams Play Academy.
We come with respect for this land, for the people who have and do reside in Treaty 7. Land Acknowledgment.
What are advantages of being in an Early Learning and Child Care Centre?
Brain Development, Social Experiences, Professional and Consistent Educators, Emotional Supports.
Purposeful Designed Environments, that continue to provide creative and pleasant spaces for Families and Educators to gather.
Daily activities and invitations that stimulate children to explore, play and challenge themselves.
Outdoor natural play areas that are constantly adapted after observation of the children's play.
Flight and Grit Training
Mentorship with Universities and Colleges in ECE training.
Call us at 403-601-2167 or email daydreams@shaw.ca, check us out on Face Book and Like our Pages.
Recognitions
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NON Profit ELCC
GRIT and ASAP Program support
Grit Winner 2019 for leadership in educating the heart by strengthening social and emotional learning through the ASAP Project
Licensed since 2006
Accredited in all 3 Programs since 2008
Alberta Curriculum Framework since 2015
FLIGHT 2018 and ongoing
Member of PLAY Foothills
NOMINATED for the Ministers of Excellence for Child Development in Alberta .
Winner of Women's Entrepreneur Award for "Impact on the Local Economy"
Stand alone purposefully Eco-designed building and outside Play yard.
Member of SAPTA (Southern Alberta Preschool Teachers Association)
AECEA Centre Members since 2009
Advocate for Quality Childcare for over 39 years.
Sponsor and Support "Food Rescue Initiative" through Wild Rose Community Connections, Support "Grow a Row", Sponsored "School Supplies for Children in High River", sponsor and support " Fresh Food" for High River Initiative.
We network and share ideas and resources with many agencies and Early Learning Programs through Alberta and Advocate strongly for Families.
We are the Practicum Centre for ECE Students from a variety of Colleges and University providing mentoring and supports on the new generation of ECE's.
We are also the Centers used for 2nd series of videos in training ECE's under PFP for ARQUE
Board, Management and Educators continue to follow the principals and guidelines of
Best Practices from FLIGHT /Grit and Licensing.
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Daydreams Play Academy and daydreams ELCC Ltd focuses on the Alberta's FLIGHT Curriculum and Learning through Play Philosophies.
All environments has been carefully designed to focus on the concepts that the Environment is the 3rd teacher.
This means families with children ages 6 months to 6 years old can attend our wonderful centers.
The outdoor spaces join both centers together and add a additional 2 new spaces to the original 3 yards. This means that every child can be outside at play together not like most centers where only a room at a time can go out, so limiting play outdoors. We believe sunshine and fresh air are as important as any other concepts. We use loose parts in a unique play environment to stimulate children's curiosity and learning. We have gardens for children to enjoy and plant, forests to do small world play, construction areas, mud kitchens and we have sensory areas, and are now working on a new four season outdoor Art area with canopy for sunshade/rain or snow.
The area will be conveniently located at our entrance so that activities can be shared and viewed by parents on drop off and pick up.
Keep tuned to our Daydreams ELCC Facebook for pictures and updates.
Call Ms. Shannon and Ms. Elma for more information
403-601-2167
Email daydreams@shaw.ca