Alberni Valley Childcare Society-Stepping Stones Programs

Infant & Toddler Care Birth to three years A secure caring environment for your growing infant or toddler. Locations: Baby Steps: 4325 Neill St. at Kiwanis Hilton Children's Centre Stepping Stones Too: 4210 Cedarwood St. Description We believe infants and toddlers learn through play and support this is in our programs. We have primary care givers who establish a close and nurturing relationship with your child. To ensure a sense of trust and security we plan our program activities and routines so that there is a regular day to day pattern. Nutritious snacks are provided. The staff to child ratio is 1 to 4. Daycare 30 months to 5 year olds A quality program for children thirty months to five years old. Locations: Stepping Stones: 4325 Neill St. (at Kiwanis Hilton Children's Centre) Stepping Stones Alberni: 4645 Helen St. (at Alberni Elementary) Stepping Stones Too: 4210 Cedarwood St. Description: We provide care, support and activities to develop each child's individual independence and personal growth. Children are building on preschool skills in a daycare environment. Each centre has spacious rooms, fully equipped programs and universal playgrounds. At Stepping Stones, children can also access a large indoor gym space. A nutritious morning and afternoon snack is provided. The staff to child ratio is 1 to 8. Programs: Daycare - Under 3 years Daycare 3 - 5 Years & Full Day Kindergarten Preschool Classes for 3 to 5 year olds A child centered program providing early learning opportunities for children. Locations: (English) Stepping Stones: 4325 Neill St. (at Kiwanis Hilton Children's Centre) (French) Stepping Stones Alberni: 4645 Helen St. (at Alberni Elementary) Description: Our programs provide unlimited possibilities to construct, create, imagine and discover in a safe and nurturing environment. Children participate in a take home reading program and are building a foundation to become active life long learners. Special outings are part of our monthly program. A nutritious snack is provided. The staff to child ratio is 1 to 10. Before & After School Care. Kindergarten to Grade 6 Before and after school care for children in Kindergarten to Grade 6. Locations: Stepping Out Club: 4325 Neill St. (at Kiwanis Hilton Children's Centre) Stepping Out Alberni: 4645 Helen St. (at Alberni Elementary) Description: The programs provide opportunities for group and personal projects, indoor and outdoor games, art, cooking, weekly outings and special events. Snack is provided. The staff to child ratio for K-1 is 1 to 10 and 1-15 for children Grades 2-6. Some transportation available on our Stepping Stones Bus - please call.