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 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 and the government is announcing (April 1st 2023) $15 a day per child for families in a Early Learning Centers like ours for 2023-2024 year.
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 ELC, 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 Director of Daydreams ELCC Ltd and our Program Supervisor and Parent Liaison/Flight Educator Support is
Ms. Elma Ton and Grit Site Leader Ms. Cha Belonio.
Ms. Julia Gwyn- Morris is the Executive Director of Daydreams ELCC Ltd
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.
March 2023
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March 2023
Watch for coming announcements on the $15 a day fees for parents for each child expected April 1st 2023. Be sure to book your space now!
Our 2nd building expansion will be open on
April 1st 2023
@
339 3rd Avenue SE High River AB
Daydreams Play Academy and will focus on the Alberta's FLIGHT Curriculum and Learning through Play Philosophies.
The environment has been carefully designed to focus on the concepts that the Environment as the 3rd teacher.
This expansion allows us to add more Infant and Toddler spaces reducing the waiting lists in our co-located building at 329 3rd Avenue. This means families with children ages 6 months to 6 years old can attend our wonderful centers.
The outdoor space being built now is adding to the present awesome yard space and bring in concepts of a unique play environment for concepts both indoors and out to stimulate children's curiosity and learning.
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