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RATES FULL-TIME Parent Fees*: $326.25 PART-TIME Parent Fees: $230 (50-99 hours) Daily Rate: $70/day PRESCHOOL: $154.50 (- $100 Government Affordability Grant - for those just in Preschool) *Including a FULL MEAL PLAN (2 healthy snacks and a lunch) OUT OF SCHOOL CARE: FULL-TIME (over 4 days of attendance): $315, plus $35/day for full or half days PART-TIME/DROP-IN: $70/day *any child who is booked or attends over 100 hours/month will be considered full-time and will be billed at the full-time rate Please contact us for more details. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bbcd871ab1a624e50d873e6/1581918006877-L7W0E0L5E78OLMY1FSIN/image-asset.jpeg Home - IS THERE BUS DROP OFF? 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You can become a contributor to our cause, or participate yourself. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52a74d9ae4b0253945d2aee9/1535394848185-CGDDU4QCIRSO4U1270H3/image-asset.jpeg Home - About Find out about our organization, mission, our methods, and the results of our decades of advocacy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52a74d9ae4b0253945d2aee9/1391287286405-92Z4A4R3T2ZSZAKNVS9V/image-asset.jpeg Home - Transient https://littleexplorer.ca/what-we-do daily 0.75 2014-01-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52a74d9ae4b0253945d2aee9/1390513380961-PTHFXE5U2S1FJSLPXUSD/tumblr_mh1iruZWLf1rkz363o1_1280.jpg What We Do https://littleexplorer.ca/contact-us daily 0.75 2021-06-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bbcd871ab1a624e50d873e6/1618946541256-Y4F4795ZMOK3ANU38MVC/banner-enrollment-1-2000x536.jpg Contact Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bbcd871ab1a624e50d873e6/1618946439708-V3HP62P71SNFX0WAMMI1/contact-us-concept-banner-wooden-blocks-text-desk-copy-space-contact-us-concept-banner-wooden-blocks-text-desk-193872906.jpg Contact Us https://littleexplorer.ca/rates daily 0.75 2025-08-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bbcd871ab1a624e50d873e6/1619120362576-N6X5O8285MIAB2G1D2BD/Summer+Fun+Poster+2021-page-001.jpg Fees - Summer Program Rates For School Aged Kids $850/month ($85/day) Please contact us TODAY, for more details, and/or to reserve your child’s spot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bbcd871ab1a624e50d873e6/1618953085089-WKHTE8MH6655L9SV1PZC/unnamed.jpg Fees Fees https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bbcd871ab1a624e50d873e6/1be9e7a5-4092-43a3-948e-d17b2961bc85/Add+a+subheading.jpg Fees - Preschool Rates Only $154.50/month, which includes snack!!! Now, if your child is only enrolled in preschool, and not daycare, you now get $100 off from the government affordability grant, so it will only cost you $54.50/month. Unfortunately, this doesn’t apply to those who are both in Daycare and Preschool at Little Explorers. Please contact us TODAY, for more details, and/or to reserve your child’s spot. https://littleexplorer.ca/preschool-1 daily 0.75 2023-08-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bbcd871ab1a624e50d873e6/1624989302846-KBR81W1KVNNV8NAJ7GOU/Preschool+JPG.jpg Preschool - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bbcd871ab1a624e50d873e6/1624991053585-GH5390SD6UV44BR7J3U6/MC_SightWords-When.jpg Preschool - When? Little Explorers Preschool is open to 3 year olds and 4 year olds. Little Explorers Preschool will have 2 separate classes, taking place on Mondays and Wednesdays, from 9am - Noon, or Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 9am - Noon. Our 1st semester, for the year, will start on… Monday, September 18th and will run for 17 weeks; until Thursday, January 25th. Our 2nd semester, for the year, will run from… Monday, February 5th until Thursday, June 13th, 2024. 2 days a week/class (Monday - Thursday, 9am-Noon) 17 weeks/semester. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bbcd871ab1a624e50d873e6/1624991432907-WNW50NYQI13M4HNUCRH0/978-1-63560-205-0.jpg Preschool - We Focus On… Kindergarten readiness, ABCs, 123s, independence, learning, and exploring. “Learning Without Tears” is the program that is utilized. https://littleexplorer.ca/values daily 0.75 2021-09-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bbcd871ab1a624e50d873e6/1631642767100-H58OE0MFISHN9WMVGI1K/Core%2Bvalues.png Our Values - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bbcd871ab1a624e50d873e6/1628804220661-4PXYTNY7A7JM1J85D30K/Our+Mission+++Pfizer.png Our Values - Vision Statement A community where all children are loved, nurtured, respected, and encouraged to develop to their fullest potential, through discovery. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bbcd871ab1a624e50d873e6/1628791528596-VDNDZPN7WO8BNES55F7R/Our-Values+%281%29.jpg Our Values - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bbcd871ab1a624e50d873e6/1628804589172-MN944G1FPLRZ39ACTKEQ/Mission+Statement+card+with+a+beautiful+day.jpeg Our Values - Mission Statement Little Explorers Childcare and Discovery Centre’s purpose is to provide a safe, fun, and interactive childcare facility, where children learn and grow through discovery. Children will explore and discover using their senses, while we provide for their physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional needs. https://littleexplorer.ca/staff daily 0.75 2025-10-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bbcd871ab1a624e50d873e6/1819b5fd-9536-4ea1-8768-3dd5840d7348/Jennifer.jpg Our Staff - Jennifer Banfield Little Explorers Daycare Director How long have you worked here? I have worked at Little Explorers for 4 years, as of August 2025. What is your favourite season? Summer What is your favourite kids’ book and movie? Book: Love you Forever by Robert Munsch. Movie: Anything Ice Age/Land Before Time What do you enjoy the most about working here? I love working with the children and families. We have an incredible staff, and they all work so hard and well together. It’s a dynamic team and I always find myself happy coming to work and excited to see what the day will bring. Any other fun/interesting information about yourself? I am an animal lover and have all kinds of pets including snakes. I have an adopted 8-year-old son and he’s the best thing that has ever happened to me. My son and I love to Travel and go on different adventures. I am a thrill seeker. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bbcd871ab1a624e50d873e6/1e91b6c2-72cd-4f1c-be40-f1817cd0c58e/Carissa1.jpg Our Staff - Carissa Campbell Daycare Worker How long have you worked here? 3 years, as of June 2025. What is your favourite season? Summer/Winter What is your favourite kids’ book and movie? Book: Anything Dr. Seuss Movie: Anything Disney What do you enjoy the most about working here? I love being in a positive atmosphere with awesome children and friendly coworkers. Any other fun/interesting information about yourself? I am forever a homebody. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bbcd871ab1a624e50d873e6/7d79f300-93e9-45c2-a056-bc13ae843a73/Sara+Sam.jpg Our Staff - Sara Sam Daycare Worker How long have you worked here? Just over 1 year, as of October 2025. What is your favourite season? Summer/Fall What is your favourite kids’ book and movie? Book: Love You Forever by Robert Munsch Movie: Beauty and the Beast or any Disney movie What do you enjoy the most about working here? Seeing the kids every day, plus working with awesome co-workers. Any other fun/interesting information about yourself? I love anything with frogs, love to colour, and work on puzzles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bbcd871ab1a624e50d873e6/f7436d72-bc82-463e-a7ef-da4be794c530/Charlene.png Our Staff - Charlene Winn Daycare Worker How long have you worked here? As of March 2025, it has been 7 years. What is your favourite season? Summer What is your favourite kids’ book and movie? Book: The Good Egg Movie: Ice Age What do you enjoy the most about working here? The kids and the different things they come up with, and the staff. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bbcd871ab1a624e50d873e6/6df41aea-a5d6-4c65-934f-4cc47ad37437/image-asset.jpeg Our Staff - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bbcd871ab1a624e50d873e6/a9c59679-c759-4db0-a2d2-cf78555dacb8/Laura.png Our Staff - Laura Tisdell Daycare Worker How long have you worked here? 5 years, as of October 2025. What is your favourite season? I like the rhythm of the seasons and don’t really prefer one over the others. What is your favourite kids’ book and movie? Book: The Dr. Seuss books Movie: All of the Toy Story movies What do you enjoy the most about working here? I most enjoy watching the children grow and change Any other fun/interesting information about yourself? I have two sons who make me proud every day. I read a lot, love music, and my cat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bbcd871ab1a624e50d873e6/eb0c27a0-0bb2-4085-95f8-6b99ee4c3c12/CorinnaTina.jpg Our Staff - Corinna Ahner Daycare Worker How long have you worked here? Just over a year and a half, as of October 2025. What is your favourite season? Summer What is your favourite kids’ book and movie? Book: The Land Before Time Movie: The Lion King What do you enjoy the most about working here? I really enjoy the staff that I work with; they are all like family. But most of all, the kids. Any other fun/interesting information about yourself? I live on a farm, with animals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bbcd871ab1a624e50d873e6/c1bf662d-cdc7-492b-9e91-980045892fff/Allison.jpg Our Staff - Allison Lowen Daycare Worker How long have you worked here? For over 10 years. What is your favourite season? Fall What is your favourite kids’ book and movie? Book: Little Critters Movie: Winnie the Pooh What do you enjoy the most about working here? Being a safe place to watch and help kids grow. Any other fun/interesting information about yourself? I can do the splits! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bbcd871ab1a624e50d873e6/8ee8f66d-fef8-40fb-bcc5-1d5494916503/Jess.jpg Our Staff - Jessica Plante Daycare Worker How long have you worked here? 5 months, as of October 2025. What is your favourite season? Summer/Fall What is your favourite kids’ book and movie? Book: Any Robert Munsch book Movie: Matilda What do you enjoy the most about working here? Watching all of the kids grow and seeing all of their personalities. Any other fun/interesting information about yourself? I can make anyone laugh. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bbcd871ab1a624e50d873e6/12bf95e5-0694-4ace-9121-1b0a584a4660/Nicole.jpg Our Staff - Nicole Poff Daycare Worker How long have you worked here? 3 years, as of June 2025. What is your favourite season? Fall What is your favourite kids’ book and movie? Book: Love you Forever by Robert Munsch Movie: Beauty and the Beast What do you enjoy the most about working here? The children and staff. Any other fun/interesting information about yourself? I am a pastry chef. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bbcd871ab1a624e50d873e6/ee0f1e17-6fb1-4a35-8ebd-c7ddb4e1e09c/Jodi.jpg Our Staff - Jodi Kucher Daycare Worker How long have you worked here? As of June 2025, it has been 13 years. What is your favourite season? Fall What is your favourite kids’ book and movie? Book: Goodnight Hockey Movie: The Grinch What do you enjoy the most about working here? The kids and the staff Any other fun/interesting information about yourself? I play hockey on the women’s team in town. I like to draw. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bbcd871ab1a624e50d873e6/55ce9945-4ed0-4571-97d5-92f94a5914f4/Elizabeth.jpg Our Staff - Elizabeth Tolland Daycare Worker How long have you worked here? 5 months, as of October 2025. What is your favourite season? Fall What is your favourite kids’ book and movie? Book: Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch Movie: Luca What do you enjoy the most about working here? I enjoy working with all of the staff and hanging out with the children. Any other fun/interesting information about yourself? I love riding horses and being out in the wilderness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bbcd871ab1a624e50d873e6/fcd9b0ca-71a5-47bc-8e29-3b531ac91a57/Leah+Pic+%28002%29.jpg Our Staff - Leah Medland Daycare Worker How long have you worked here? 3 years, as of the end of August 2025. What is your favourite season? Fall What is your favourite kids’ book and movie? Book: Is Your Mama a Llama? Movie: Finding Nemo What do you enjoy the most about working here? The children. Any other fun/interesting information about yourself? I’m a nerd.