The first month of kindergarten represents a major change in your child’s life, and even though the first day may be behind them, the adjustment period is ongoing. It’s a time of new routines, social challenges, and extended time away from familiar surroundings. As a parent, your role is crucial in guiding your child through […] The post Supporting Your Child’s Transition into Kindergarten first appeared on Little Angels ..read more

Summer is a magical time for children, brimming with fun and adventures. The long days and warm weather provide a perfect backdrop for exploration and play. However, for parents, this time can present unique challenges. Balancing the spontaneity and excitement of summer with the need to maintain a consistent routine for young children requires thoughtful planning and creativity. The absence of school and regular activities can disrupt established patterns, making it essential to find ways to keep children engaged while preserving some structure in their daily lives. Here are some creative hack ..read more

We all know that the early years are some of the busiest years of a child’s development. By age three, 85% of the brain is developed. Children develop abilities including motor and communications skills and, of course, begin to develop the foundations to support lifelong literacy skills. Encouraging early literacy skills is an impactful way to support positive literacy outcomes.  Early literacy skills are described as: “what children know about reading and writing before they can actually read and write.” This includes a child’s ability to recognize the need for written words in everyday ..read more

We all know that the early years are some of the busiest years of a child’s development. By age three, 85% of the brain is developed. Children develop abilities including motor and communications skills and, of course, begin to develop the foundations to support lifelong literacy skills. Encouraging early literacy skills is an impactful way to support positive literacy outcomes.  Early literacy skills are described as: “what children know about reading and writing before they can actually read and write.” This includes a child’s ability to recognize the need for written words in everyday ..read more

At Little Angels Airdrie daycare, we pride ourselves on offering a holistic approach to childcare. A holistic approach to childcare aims to cohesively help children meet their emotional, social and physical goals. This approach to childcare is indicative of a high-quality environment that nurtures all aspects of a child’s development. What Is a Holistic Approach to Childcare? Research on child development sustains the importance of providing a learning environment that focuses on “the connectedness of mind, body and spirit.” In doing so, this approach to development focuses less on the academ ..read more

At Little Angels Airdrie daycare, we pride ourselves on offering a holistic approach to childcare. A holistic approach to childcare aims to cohesively help children meet their emotional, social and physical goals. This approach to childcare is indicative of a high-quality environment that nurtures all aspects of a child’s development. What Is a Holistic Approach to Childcare? Research on child development sustains the importance of providing a learning environment that focuses on “the connectedness of mind, body and spirit.” In doing so, this approach to development focuses less on the academ ..read more

When you hear a preschool is accredited, what does that really mean? When you send your child to our accredited Airdrie preschool, there are specific things you can expect. Accreditation in Alberta means that the preschool meets specific standards set by the Alberta government to ensure a quality caregiving environment.  Earning child care accreditation in Alberta is voluntary to each preschool. At Little Angels Airdrie preschool, it is our priority to ensure we provide the most quality care possible. Little Angels became an accredited preschool in 2020, and we continue to undergo the rig ..read more

Every parent wants the absolute best for their children. As infants become toddlers and the awareness of separation anxiety for both parent and child start becoming a reality, the question that starts getting asked frequently is, “will sending my child to daycare be the best thing for them?” At our Airdrie daycare, we want not only for your child to arrive and leave with a smile on their face, but for you to do so as well. Daycare can teach children vital social skills, give them the opportunity to make friends, and provide them with a safe environment while you are away at work. We are proud ..read more

When looking for the most nurturing environments in childcare, inclusivity should be at the top of every parent’s list. A child’s early years are their most formative, where their environment and early relationships impact the way they grow up to be adults and how they build their self-image. Inclusivity begets equality within the childcare environment as each child’s potential is realized to the fullest.  Little Angels’s drop-in Calgary daycare is founded on the teachings of inclusivity. Children learn to acknowledge that different abilities exist, and that the world is better for it. Wh ..read more

When children attend our licensed, accredited Airdrie preschool, they spend their days enriched emotionally, cognitively and physically. While parents spend the day at work, children spend the day benefiting from the group activities that are unique to preschool and instill lifelong social benefits.  Group Activities Teach the Seven Most Important Social Skills for Children  At three years old, the connections that children make to their environment are essential to their development. When children reach preschool, they are beginning to seek out independence by interacting with othe ..read more