Discovery Child Care Centre

Our daughter has been attending for a few months now and she always looks forward to going in the mornings. The staff are professional but seem to make the needed connection to each child. We love how they encourage outside activities and our daughter is always exhausted after a day at this amazing facility. We feel safe knowing our little pride in joy is in such good hands.

Awesome place to work! Benefits...competitive wages...professional development...outdoor based education....fun, welcoming co-workers...supportive management!!! I am a current employee of Discovery and I would recommend this centre for employment for any RECE'S or assistants. All staff are welcoming and friendly, great group of girls to spend your days with. They all genuinely care about the kids in their classrooms and it's visible in the programs they provide. Management is very knowledgeable and supportive. They provide a lot of opportunities and professional development for everyone. They too care about the staff and children, they are actively involved in the programs at Discovery. The owner is a permanent educator in the forest school program and is always excited to share new ways to get the children involved in the natural environment. I would highly recommend any one new or experienced in the field of child care looking to pursue a career in the field! L.W.

My son has been at Discovery since I returned to work and he loves it. Most days he doesn't want to come home with me and he has to say Bye to certain staff every afternoon. I have to commend Karen and Michelle for the staff they have at the facility, they are great with the kids. I can't imagine that it is easy to find staff that work well together and with the kids they have and you have done an excellent job of that.

I have worked here for almost 17 years and I am impressed with the direction Chris and Karen have taken Discovery over the last 17 years. Their passion and commitment to children and the environment is truly inspiring and I have learned a lot over the years. They offer competitive wages, benefits after 6 months and a really nature based environment for children to thrive in. I have watched some of our children start in infant until they go off to school and it is amazing to watch their growth and development over the years. I have also been amazed by our staff, they are constantly doing Professional Development to improve their programs and they follow the children's lead. Our staff build a bond with each child and you can see it in their daily interactions. I can't imagine working anywhere else!

My daughter attended Forest School at the Harvie Road location last year after we had to make a sudden switch from her former child care centre. The transition couldn't have been more smooth and our experience couldn't have been more positive. We loved it so much and were so confident in the philosophy of the centre, that we enrolled our son the next year in the toddler program at the Big Pay Point location. Some observations from my daughter's experience in the Forest School program at the Harvie Road location: - she loved her teachers (Lisa and Michelle) and would willingly run into their arms to give them big hugs at the end of each day. - she even loved the cook and the office manager ("office Michelle") and always wanted to say goodbye to them at the end of each day too. - she was more willing and able to share stories about all of the cool adventures and experiences from each day (since there seemed to be so many more of them). - she was a calmer child after pickup.. we think this was in part, due to how much time she got to spend outside each day. We also think it was due to how well she was fed. The transition time was very transparent - I was allowed to stay and "play" with my daughter on several occasions and I got to witness how generous and healthy the food portions were. - the communication with parents was excellent... the blog and Facebook updates gave us a wee glimpse into the fun / educational things the children got to experience. - the structure of the Forest School is truly amazing - giving kids the freedom to explore, discover and use their imaginations to create their own fun. We loved how the children were encouraged to challenge themselves with ropes, saws and more! We even loved how the kids were allowed to get as dirty as they liked!! We didn't mind the extra laundry since we knew that it was a necessary part of having fun and enjoying nature! Some observations from my son's experience in the Toddler program at the Big Bay Point location: - the staff were extremely warm and friendly and made sure his and all kids needs were being met. - I watched the staff tirelessly hold and comfort other children who were also new to the centre and needed lots of love. - they still managed to incorporate fun / educational discovery experiences into both the indoor and outdoor programming. - much like the Forest Program, the toddlers spent a great deal of time outside (weather permitting). - he loved ALL of the staff including Jessica, the office manager, and all of the teachers in the preschool room upstairs since they cross paths so often. - we also love and appreciate the staff.. they are very professional in all interactions with us and seem to have lots of fun with the kids. - his transition to the Preschool room was super smooth and he now gets to learn and grow with the older kids. We feel so fortunate to have found Discovery and are so thrilled to think about how both of our children get to benefit from this centre. You will not find a daycare that fosters a greater love for nature and the outdoors. Thank you Karen so very very much for dreaming up and creating this amazing, safe place for children to learn and grow! Thank you to all of the staff that give so much of themselves every day. You are very much appreciated!

Our son absolutely loves this daycare. Prior to Discovery, we had him with an in-home day-care and also with a larger daycare facility and he just did not enjoy those, to the point where he didn't really want to go. Once we switched over to Discovery things couldn't have been more different. He looks forward to it every day and comes home happy; albeit exhauisted. His teachers, Lisa and Michelle are incredible! They take the time with him (he can be a handful at times), they help provide him guidance and discipline him when its needed (appropriately) but they really seem to care; we couldn't be more thankful for all their hard work. They provide newsletters monthly, which are great to read through and keep parents informed. I honestly can't think of anything that I would complain about or wish they did differently. If you are thinking about a daycare for your child and Discovery is on your list, you will not be disappointed by choosing it.

I have worked at Discovery for over 3 years. I have been supported every day both personally and professionally throughout my time at Discovery. As a passionate and dedicated RECE, I firmly believe this is an exemplary representation of a high-quality child care center that values engagement, well-being, belonging and expression for the staff and the children in their programs. I have been supported 100% along my journey by management as I pursue further education in the field and have been given a variety of opportunities to take part in fabulous professional development in our county. The management team is truly invested in my career and I feel beyond grateful to get the opportunity to be a part of this Discovery family. The management team, and staff at Discovery are welcoming, supportive, and caring. I genuinely look forward to coming to work daily to get to do what I love, with a team of amazing people. I have happily spent my over 3-year employment collaborating with all the staff, families and children and I look forward to more years to come! -Jess :)

The lady with the fusha hair is the worst. Super rude to parents. You people are not very picky about who you hire. My child keeps telling me how mean she is. She gives my kid mean looks when she thinks no one is watching. So unprofessional. The woman should be fired.