by Harleen Laroia | Aug 19, 2026 | Uncategorized
Childhood should be filled with curiosity, laughter, discovery, friendships and plenty of opportunities to simply be a kid. At SimplySmart Child Care & Montessori, learning is not limited to sitting at a table or completing a worksheet. It happens through play,... 
by Harleen Laroia | Jul 24, 2026 | Uncategorized
Summer is more than just a season. It is a time when children can explore, create, build friendships, and discover new passions every single day. At SimplySmart Child Care & Montessori, summer is filled with meaningful experiences that inspire curiosity while... 
by Harleen Laroia | May 18, 2026 | Uncategorized
It happens quietly. A toddler who once clung tightly at drop off suddenly waves goodbye with confidence. A child who struggled to express emotions begins using words instead of tears. A preschooler proudly says, “I did it myself.” For parents, these moments feel... 
by Harleen Laroia | Jan 15, 2026 | Uncategorized
When parents begin searching for a daycare, academics often come to mind first. But very quickly, another question takes center stage: “Will my child feel safe, understood, and emotionally supported?” That growing concern is exactly why Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)... 
by Harleen Laroia | Dec 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
As the year comes to a close, many parents find themselves thinking less about checklists of skills and more about how their children are growing as people. Did they build confidence this year? Did they make friends? Did they learn to express feelings, explore freely,... 
by Harleen Laroia | Nov 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
Fall in the Greater Toronto Area is a season of pause. The rush of summer settles, autumn leaves scatter across playgrounds, and families begin to reflect on how their children are growing academically, socially, and emotionally. Oh! And there is always the fear of...