Developmental Milestones Parents Must Watch Out For When our baby and child reach developmental milestones, it brings us the greatest happiness and excitement as parents. It will benefit you greatly to know what to anticipate from your child, especially in the early years when it seems like a new skill is learned every day. [...]
Natural Flu and Cold Remedy Ideas for your Preschooler With a nationwide shortage of children’s Advil and Tylenol, parents are looking for alternative ways to treat their preschooler’s cold and flu symptoms. We’ve all heard these stories of parents crossing the border into the U.S. to secure a few bottles to help treat their [...]
Winter Activities for Preschoolers There’s nothing like seeing children’s faces light up when they see snow! Whether creating a snowman, making a snow angel, or simply playing in their own winter wonderland, winter is the perfect time to engage your preschooler in a mixture of outdoor and indoor activities. As the winter break approaches, [...]
Halloween Safety Tips for Preschoolers This year will be many children’s first introduction to Halloween and trick-or-treating. A time to make new memories and have celebrations. New parents may ask, when is the right age for my child to begin treat-or-treating? SimplySmart Child Care Centre & Montessori suggests that between 3- 4 is a [...]
How To Get Your Child Involved This ThanksgivingThanksgiving is a special time for many families. It’s a time where making and sharing memories takes place. We gather around the table to enjoy family traditions which may include a Thanksgiving feast of turkey and other delicious foods and drinks. This year, in particular, will be quite [...]
Universal Childcare Funding for Ontario Increasing access, lowering fees and enhancing high-quality childcare SimplySmart’s eight locations across the GTA have opted in for the Ontario childcare deal, known as the Canada-wide Early Learning and Childcare Agreement. The Ontario childcare deal will significantly benefit the entire community and not just families who can afford to. [...]
TORONTO, ONTARIO – Today, SimplySmart’s Executive Director Harleen Laroia, staff and community members celebrated the official opening of the SimplySmart Child Care Centre & Montessori at 2271 Bloor Street West. SimplySmart is a licensed child care centre with the Ministry of Education. The state-of-the-art building is fully accessible and boasts an all-natural play and [...]
What to Expect From a Preschool Daycare Menu: learn more about the SimplySmart Kitchen Understanding what your preschooler will be eating at daycare is important when choosing where to place your child. Checking what your provider offers as part of the daycare menu should be in every parent's checklist. For most children under the [...]
How Much Is the Cost of Daycare in Ontario? The federal government made a commitment to reduce child care fees by the end of 2022 Today, many parents are struggling to find a new normal. After two years of dealing with the pandemic, their childcare options are still being affected. With the growing need for many parents [...]
Today we celebrate and honourfathers across the SimplySmart community. Across our various GTA locations, our teachers and site managers have put together loads of fun activities, including a bean bag toss with Dad, superhero cape creation, fire truck colouring sheets and root beer and donuts for treats. As a part of the SimplySmart curriculum, [...]
