From the moment you drop off your infant, toddler, or preschooler (ages 6 weeks to five years), your child is welcomed into an environment where play-based learning and activities take center stage. Guided by qualified educators, children build confidence, make friends, and develop lifelong skills through fun hands-on activities.
Our award-winning Early Learning and Child Care Centres offer full-day, licensed programs Monday to Friday, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., providing your child with a home away from home.
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Learning Through Play, Every Day
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CELEBRATING 50 YEARS
A Local Non-Profit, Trusted for Generations
11,000+ children (and their families) choose PLASP each year. Is it because we’re convenient and affordable? Sure. But it’s also because of our caring educators, our professional programming, and the trust we’ve earned over 50 years.
Here’s what sets PLASP apart:
- 93% parent satisfaction rate
- All staff and programming meet the high standards for licensing set by the Ministry of Education
- Complementing your school board’s curriculum by enabling play-based learning
- Our warm and nurturing educators create play-based activities that keep children engaged and support their overall growth and development
- A registered non-profit charity organization that puts children first
OUR HANDPICKED STAFF
Skilled Educators Guiding Every Step
Your child spends the day with our highly trained staff. At PLASP, we only recruit Registered Early Childhood Educators for our Early Learning and Child Care Centres. And for additional peace of mind, all centre educators meet the employment requirements of the Child Care and Early Years Act.
All centre educators also hold a valid Standard First Aid Certificate with Level C CPR (for infants and children), and a clear Vulnerable Sector Criminal Reference Check, which is an enhanced background check for individuals in positions of trust or authority over vulnerable persons in Canada.
At PLASP, our educators also participate in additional training courses to ensure they meet our high standards.
Our Standards
THE FIRST STEPS MATTER MOST
Infant Programs (6 weeks to 18 Months)
Our infant program encourages growth through motor, sensory, music, language, and creative experiences.
Each day is filled with gentle play and exploration that builds curiosity, confidence, and connection.
With a 1:3 educator-to-infant ratio, your child receives attentive, personalized care in a safe and loving environment.
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EXPLORING A BIGGER WORLD
Toddler Programs (18 to 30 Months)
Our toddler programs encourage exploration and discovery, helping children make sense of the world around them.
Through play, movement, and social experiences, toddlers build the skills that lay the foundation for lifelong learning.
With a 1:5 educator-to-toddler ratio, children receive attentive guidance while gaining confidence in their independence.
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READY FOR WHAT’S NEXT
Preschool Programs (2.5 to 5 Years)
Our programs provide children with opportunities to plan, explore, and reflect on their activities, thereby fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Through play, creativity, and collaboration, preschoolers build the skills they need for kindergarten and beyond.
With a 1:8 educator-to-child ratio, preschoolers are supported in becoming more independent, confident, and curious learners.
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Watch Them Learn, See Them Grow
At PLASP, we know children learn best when they’re actively involved, which is why our programs are based on the HighScope® curriculum. This proven, research-based approach keeps children engaged and growing with confidence.
At the heart of the curriculum is the “Plan-Do-Review” cycle, where children make choices, carry them out, and reflect on their experiences. This process encourages independence, curiosity, and problem-solving, while targeting key developmental areas. With caring educators guiding each step, children learn to explore, think critically, and connect what they’re learning to the world around them.
The HighScope® curriculum is a research-based, constructivist approach to early childhood education that centers on active participatory learning where children learn by making plans, doing activities, and then reviewing them, a process known as the Plan-Do-Review cycle.
The Montessori curriculum gives children freedom to move at their own pace, choosing activities independently in a carefully prepared environment where teachers act as guides.
The HighScope® curriculum provides more structure, built around consistent routines and the Plan-Do-Review cycle, where children plan activities, carry them out, and reflect with teacher support. The approach emphasizes active learning, problem-solving, and reflection, helping children build confidence within a predictable framework
The HighScope® approach is grounded in the idea that children learn best by doing. This active, hands-on style of learning encourages curiosity and independence while keeping children engaged in meaningful experiences. At the heart of the philosophy are five ingredients of active learning: materials, manipulation, choice, child language and thought, and support from adults.
AFFORDABLE CHILD CARE
Everything Your Child Needs, For One Simple Fee
At PLASP, we aim to take the stress out of finding the right child care provider for your family. That’s why with us, there are no surprises and no hidden fees.
Your family gets high-quality programs that are safe, affordable, and designed to support your child’s development every step of the way.
Your fees cover all the essentials: nutritious meals and snacks, diapers and wipes, fun crafts, engaging activities, and daily supervision by trained educators.
It’s everything your child needs in one place.
PLASP Child Care Services participates in the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) system, which supports Ontario families with reduced child care fees for children under six years of age.
Learn MoreOur fees include breakfast, lunch, and snacks freshly prepared on-site daily for all three programs.
We also provide cots and bedding for sleeping for all three programs.
We provide diapers, diaper creams, and wipes for both the Infants and Toddlers.
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Many of our ELCCC locations have photo and video tours.
To explore a PLASP location near you: Go to the Location Search, select a location and program, and scroll down the page to watch a virtual tour video.
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For more information, check out our PLASP Parent Handbook. In it, you’ll find the detailed rules and regulations that govern our programs and what to expect while your child is in our care.
If you’d like to contact us you can call our Support Services Centre at 647-484-4372 (long distance: 1-888-739-4102).
If you’d like to contact us you can call our Support Services Centre at 647-484-4372 (long distance: 1-888-739-4102).
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