Child Care – Lumsden Childcare Centre
Provided by: YWCA Regina

A licensed child care facility that provides care and supervision for up to 51 children between the ages of six weeks and five years. 

May be able to accommodate children with delays and differing needs. Please contact for further information.

Philosophy

• Provide a holistic, welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment.
• Believe in educating children to be independent thinkers who possess problem solving skills, open minds, and inclusive perspectives.
• Educate children to have self-awareness, self-worth, empathy, and conflict resolution skills.
• Provide ongoing communication with parents through the hi mama app.

Programs and Activities

• Believe that children learn best through play and exploration.
• Provide many hands on activities that allow children to explore in their own way and come to their own conclusions about the world around them.
• Materials are set out based on the children’s interests and children are able to participate as they desire.
• The majority of the day is based on free choice, with outdoor play, and some teacher led activities.

Nutrition

• Believes nutrition is important not only for the proper physical development, but that it also affects children’s ability to focus mentally.
• Provides breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack.
• Offer opportunities for children to try new foods and explore new tastes and textures through family style meals.
• Do their best to accommodate dietary restrictions and/or allergies, although there are some limitations to what they can provide.