FAQs

1. What age groups do you accept?

Little Nino’s provides care for children from birth to 12 years old, including Infant, Toddler, Preschool, and Out-of-School Care programs.

2. What is your teaching philosophy?

We follow a play-based learning approach inspired by Flight: Alberta’s Early Learning and Care Curriculum Framework, Reggio Emilia, and Emergent Curriculum. Children learn best through exploration, creativity, and hands-on experiences guided by caring educators.

3. Are you licensed?

Yes. Little Nino’s Daycare & OSC operates under the Government of Alberta Early Learning & Child Care Licensing Act & Regulations, ensuring full compliance with provincial standards.

4. What are your operating hours?

Our daycare is open Monday to Friday, from morning until 6:00 pm.
We are closed on weekends, statutory holidays, and from December 24th to January 1st.

5. What is your late pick-up policy?

Our center closes at 6:00 pm sharp. A late fee of $2 per minute is applied after closing time. Please notify us in advance if an emergency delay occurs.

6. How do you handle meals and snacks?

We provide healthy morning and afternoon snacks and a nutritious lunch following Canada’s Food Guide. Educators sit with the children to model healthy eating and social habits.

7. How do you manage naps and rest time?

Children who nap are provided with individual cots and personal blankets. Non-nappers enjoy quiet activities such as reading, drawing, or puzzles during rest time.

8. What safety and health measures do you follow?

We maintain strict health and safety policies.
Educators are First Aid certified, classrooms are child-proofed and sanitized daily, and we follow Alberta’s illness and critical incident reporting guidelines.

9. How do you handle communication with parents?

We believe in open communication. Parents receive regular updates, progress reports, and announcements. We also encourage daily check-ins with educators and share newsletters or digital updates.

10. What do I need to bring for my child each day?

Please provide a spare set of clothing, indoor shoes, season-appropriate outdoor wear, and, if applicable, diapers, wipes, creams, sunscreen, or insect repellent.
All items must be labeled with your child’s name.

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