St. Hilary's Community Care Centres Inc.

St. Hilary's Community Care Centres Inc. is a Canadian nonprofit organization operating a high-quality, community-focused daycare service. Incorporated as a registered charity under the Canada Revenue Agency with the business registration number 891202145RR0001, the organization is dedicated to providing a warm, nurturing, and educational environment for young children.

Overview

St. Hilary's Community Care Centres Inc. runs St. Hilary's Daycare, which has served its community for over 37 years. The center offers full-time, year-round child care for children ranging from three months to five years of age. It operates on a non-profit basis and supports families by engaging them meaningfully in their children's early development through daily activities[1][3][4].

Programs and Philosophy

The daycare’s program aims to foster the physical, mental, social, and emotional development of children. It promotes a secure and stimulating environment, encouraging children’s curiosity and potential. The curriculum aligns with Ontario's Pedagogy for the Early Years, emphasizing four foundational principles to support optimal learning:

• Every child has a sense of belonging through connections and contributions to their world.
• Every child develops a sense of self, health, and well-being.
• Every child is an active, engaged learner exploring the world with body, mind, and senses.
• Every child is a capable communicator expressing themselves in various ways[3].

Community and Support

St. Hilary's is part of the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) system, which facilitates fee reductions and improved access to child care services through partnerships between the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario[1].

The center places a high priority on safety and emergency preparedness, with detailed policies and procedures for managing incidents such as lockdowns, fires, and earthquakes. Parents are promptly informed in the case of any emergency. The primary designated emergency shelter for the center is located at the Southgate Executive Centre in Mississauga[3].

Location and Services

Located in Mississauga, Ontario, St. Hilary's Daycare provides its services at 2055 Hurontario Street. The facility offers comprehensive child care programs including preschool preparation and participates actively in the local community with events such as preschool graduation ceremonies[1][4].

Registration and Accessibility

The centre accepts child care fee subsidies to make services accessible to families from various economic backgrounds. It maintains a waiting list due to high demand and is a licensed facility under the non-profit category serving up to 50 children[4].

St. Hilary's Community Care Centres Inc. stands as a key provider of early childhood education and care in the Mississauga region, committed to fostering growth, learning, and community involvement among its youngest members.