These first “early learning years” are an important step in a child’s future in education. Using education-based programming, we have developed a curriculum that allows your child to learn through play and provide them with a head start for when they enter kindergarten.
With games and group participation activities, your child will play and learn with children their own age in a safe, inclusive and comfortable environment. We’ll offer your child opportunities to explore and discover to capitalize on their own natural curiosity and exuberance.
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Our infant, toddler and preschool learning programs are centred around four foundations as outlined by the Province of Ontario, each with their own goals and expectations:
Foundation | Goals for Children | Expectations for Programs |
Belonging | Every child has a sense of belonging when he or she is connected to others and contributes to their world. | Early childhood programs cultivate authentic, caring relationships and connections to create a sense of belonging among and between children, adults, and the world around them. |
Well-Being | Every child is developing a sense of self, health, and well-being. | Early childhood programs nurture children’s healthy development and support their growing sense of self. |
Engagement | Every child is an active and engaged learner who explores the word with body, mind, and senses. | Early childhood programs provide environments and experiences to engage children in active, creative, and meaningful exploration, play, and inquiry. |
Expression | Every child is a capable communicator who expresses himself or herself in many ways. | Early childhood programs foster communication and expression in all forms. |
We are governed by the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014 (CCEYA)
The available programs vary by location. The Infant, Toddler, and Preschool programs are available at the following centres:
This program:
Available Locations:
St. John the Baptist - 494 St. Peter St., Belle River
Your child will play and learn in a safe environment that is designed for children to have fun while they start on their path to lifelong learning.
This program:
Available Locations:
St. Andre - 13765 St. Gregory Rd., St. Clair Beach
St. John the Baptist Latchkey - 494 St. Peter Street Belle River
With this program, our aim is to prepare your child for Kindergarten. Our emergent program allows for an enriching day and opportunities to explore and discover to capitalize on their own natural curiosity and exuberance.
This program:
Available Locations:
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel - 1400 Cousineau Rd., Windsor
Sacred Heart - 200 Kenwood Blvd., LaSalle
St. Andre - 13765 St. Gregory Rd., St. Clair Beach
St. Pius X - 644 LaCasse Blvd., Tecumseh
St. John the Baptist Latchkey - 494 St. Peter Street Belle River
We have our own kitchen, and lunches are prepared and distributed by members of the Latchkey team. Snacks are also provided twice daily.
Dropoff and pickup times are from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM (hours vary by location - call site for the specific hours).
For drop offs and pickups outside of these hours, contact the site supervisors. .
To request a registration package, please email latchkey@mnsi.net.
Please note that space is limited for each program level at each location. To register for the waitlist for any of the available levels, register at the Windsor-Essex OneHSN website.
