First Steps Child Care Centre Essex, Ontario

Inside, our spaces are carefully arranged to offer safe, inclusive, and stimulating age-appropriate play, encouraging learning, exploration, and growth. Outdoors, children can enjoy a variety of climbers, trikes, ride-ons, and sports equipment, all designed to suit different age groups and encourage physical activity while enhancing gross motor skills. Children benefit from a secure and engaging space that supports their development both indoors and outside.

At our Essex centre, we offer both full-day and half-day care for children aged 2 months to 6 years, featuring our four tailored programs: Infant, Toddler, Preschool, and School-Age (Kindergarten).

This centre is completely nut-free and provides a rotating four-week menu of healthy meals and snacks. To keep parents informed, we use a “reflection template” posted on the classroom information board, summarizing the learning opportunities available.

For school-aged children from 6 to 12 years, we offer before and after-school care. Throughout the day, our staff communicates with parents and guardians using the Brightwheel app, sharing photos and updates to keep you connected with your child’s activities.