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research & value based
all needs and value systems of children and their families are recognized and respected.
family centered
practice designed with the child and family in mind, acknowledging the child as part of a dynamic family system.
developmentally appropriate
individual children enrolled participate within a chronologically age appropriate environment.
full participation
all families have the same range of activities and programs available to them.
trans-disciplinary approach
team members share expertise in their own discipline and all ideas are respected.
research & value based
all needs and value systems of children and their families are recognized and respected.
family centered
practice designed with the child and family in mind, acknowledging the child as part of a dynamic family system.
developmentally appropriate
individual children enrolled participate within a chronologically age appropriate environment.
full participation
all families have the same range of activities and programs available to them.
trans-disciplinary approach
team members share expertise in their own discipline and all ideas are respected.
research & value based
all needs and value systems of children and their families are recognized and respected.
family centered
practice designed with the child and family in mind, acknowledging the child as part of a dynamic family system.
developmentally appropriate
individual children enrolled participate within a chronologically age appropriate environment.
full participation
all families have the same range of activities and programs available to them.
trans-disciplinary approach
team members share expertise in their own discipline and all ideas are respected.
UNIVERSITY CHILDREN'S CENTRE

Our Philosophy
The University Children's Centre is a non-profit organization that believes children of all abilities are entitled to participate in a high quality, affordable early learning and care experience, where they are fostered within an emergent curriculum approach which adapts to individual needs and promotes positive relationships and interactions. Where reflective practice and learning from each other is at the heart of any experience.
hours
8:00a - 5:30p
contact
main centre
6101 south street
halifax, nova scotia
B3H 4R2
school age program
6299 alumni crescent
halifax, nova scotia
B3H 4R2
ns child care regulations I ns child care subsidy I department of education & early childhood development I the canadian child care federation
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