Where Little Minds Grow with Gentle Care
Gentle Giants Daycare provides high-quality early childhood education and care for children aged 3–5. We offer year-round morning preschool programming alongside full-day care in a calm, supportive environment designed to meet the developmental needs of young children.
Our centre operates with a small, intimate group size of up to 16 children, allowing for consistent routines, meaningful educator–child relationships, and individualized support. Our program is thoughtfully designed to encourage curiosity, independence, and social development through hands-on learning and play.
We value strong partnerships with families and maintain open communication, sharing regular daily updates so parents feel informed and connected to their child’s experience throughout the day.


Our Learning Approach
At Gentle Giants Daycare, our program is designed to support early learning, emotional well-being, and confidence within a calm, thoughtfully prepared environment. Learning is intentional, balanced, and tailored to each child’s stage of development.
Our approach draws from a range of respected educational philosophies, including Montessori-inspired learning, Reggio-influenced creativity, guided exploration, and nature-based experiences. This blended approach allows children to build independence, curiosity, and confidence while engaging in meaningful, hands-on learning.
Educators thoughtfully plan weekly experiences that support language and literacy, early math and problem-solving, science and nature, creative arts, physical development, and social-emotional growth. These areas are seamlessly woven into the day so learning feels natural, engaging, and enjoyable.
Daily routines also include movement and mindfulness, such as music, instruments, yoga, and sensory activities, supporting focus, emotional regulation, and self-awareness. Together, these elements create a calm, enriching early learning experience and a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

Preschool Program
Our morning preschool program is designed to support children as they build confidence, independence, and early academic foundations in a calm, structured learning environment.
The preschool curriculum focuses on language and literacy development, early math and problem-solving skills, fine motor development, social-emotional growth, STEAM, and school readiness. Learning experiences are thoughtfully planned and developmentally appropriate, encouraging children to think critically, ask questions, and engage with their surroundings.
Our small group setting allows educators to provide individualized guidance while maintaining consistent routines that help children feel secure and supported. Through a balanced approach that includes structured learning, exploration, creativity, and movement, children develop the skills needed for a smooth transition into kindergarten.
The preschool program runs in the morning and is seamlessly integrated into our full-day care, offering continuity, stability, and a well-rounded early learning experience.
Daily Schedule
7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
7:30 AM
Arrival & Indoor Free Play
8:00 AM
Outdoor / Indoor Free Play
8:45 AM
Clean-Up, Toileting & Handwashing
9:00 – 10:30 AM
Morning Preschool Program
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Learning circle
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Early literacy & math
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Tabletop work, sensory activities & creative art
10:30 AM
Snack Time
10:50 AM
Clean-Up, Toileting & Handwashing
11:00 AM
Outdoor Play / Nature Walk/ Active Movement
12:00 PM
Toileting & Handwashing
12:15 – 12:45 PM
Lunch Time
12:45 – 2:15 PM
Nap / Quiet Time
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Story time
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Quiet activities for non-sleepers
2:15 PM
Wake-Up, Toileting & Handwashing
2:30 PM
Dancing Beats / Musical Circle
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Music, movement & group activities
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Afternoon circle (songs, sharing, re-connection)
3:00 PM
Snack Time
3:20 PM
Toileting & Handwashing
3:30 PM
Outdoor / Indoor Free Play
4:30 PM
Wind-Down Activities
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Calm play, puzzles, books, drawing
5:30 PM
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