About Us

We are grateful for yesterday, we cherish today and look forward to the future with joy.

Why "Beacons," you may ask? At our center, our mission is to embody the qualities of a beacon - inspiration, warmth, guidance, and support. Our dedicated staff, families, and children strive to achieve this ideal and work together to make it a reality. We are proud to offer an exceptional program that instills in children a sense of belonging, responsibility, independence, and kindness. Our goal is to help them become true beacons, embodying these qualities. We provide them with experiences that promote continuous learning, and they engage in activities to give back to their communities. Visits from community helpers will further enhance their learning. Join us at our center, register your little one, and let us help foster in them the characteristics of a beacon of light and positivity. Together, we can make a meaningful impact on others' lives.

Children inspire us to find calmness in chaos. At our Childcare Centre, we strive to create a sense of belonging for children and recognize them as valuable contributors to their environment. Our community values play, inquiry, and mutual sharing, guided by the values of a bright guiding light. We appreciate our families' diverse perspectives and strive to incorporate them into our childcare programs.

Regulations and Ratios

Our Centre is licensed under the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014 of the Ministry of Education. It is required to meet all regulations of this act and the Health and Fire Regulations of the City of Ottawa.

We are licensed to accommodate children in three (3) different groups as follows:

Toddlers:

Seedlings (18 months to 2.5 years old) with a ratio of 5 children to 1 educator
Sprouts (2.5 to 3.5 years old) with a ratio of 5 children to 1 educator

Preschoolers:

Explorers (3.5 to 4.5 years old) with a ratio of 8 children to 1 educator
Adventurers (4.5 to 5.5 years old) with a ratio of 8 children to 1 educator

Kindergarteners:

Trailblazers (5 to 6 years old) with a ratio of 13 children to 1 educator

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We can inspire your trust and confidence!

Selecting your child's childcare center is challenging, but we're here to help.

Our experienced and certified team provides a warm, safe, and friendly environment for your child to learn and grow.

We use Ontario's framework for play and inquiry-based learning while incorporating the HighScope curriculum's active participatory approach to enhance our program.

We provide delicious and nutritious meals, age-appropriate playgrounds with safe equipment, and an e-attendance system for parents to monitor their children's activities.

Our bilingual environment and quality STEAM program build children's vocabulary and communication skills.

We foster a culture of respect for the environment and create trustworthy partnerships with families and educators.

Choose us for quality early childhood care that fosters your child's development, values their strengths, and sets the foundations for lifelong learning, behaviour, health, and well-being.

Our Mission

Our organization takes pride in offering exceptional core programs and services designed to foster the holistic development of young children between 18 months and six years. We are confident in providing top-notch guidance and support to each child in our care by employing highly trained professionals dedicated to creating a nurturing and loving environment. Our programs encourage children to explore and express themselves through play, leveraging their natural curiosity and exuberance to promote learning and development while ensuring their safety and security. Our resource-rich environment fosters imaginative play, promoting independence and confidence in the children.

Our Vision

We aim to be a play-based, inclusive atmosphere supporting the children’s learning through exploration, experimentation, and discovery. We will support foundational social and life skill development, setting the children up for success as they grow and prepare for school. Every day, we strive to provide our children, families, and staff with an environment of belonging, well-being, engagement, and expression.

Our Values

Safety and Security: At Beacons' Crèche and Preschool, we prioritize safety and security for everyone.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We welcome and value diversity among our families and staff. Our inclusive policy ensures acceptance and trust.
Positive Environment: We're dedicated to providing an exceptional learning and working environment for families and staff with interactive, engaging, well-equipped resources.
Building Trust: We offer high-quality childcare with a playful atmosphere that parents can trust. We continuously improve our services to meet the needs of children and families.
Accountability: We maintain transparent communication with our families, staff, and stakeholders to develop and foster positive, long-term relationships.
Fiscal Responsibility: We prioritize financial sustainability and ethical practices in our decision-making process.
Value for Employees: We value our employees and prioritize fostering positive relationships with them to maintain the quality of care we provide.
Collaboration and Partnership: We believe in beneficial community partnerships for children, families, staff, and stakeholders. We commit to respectful relationships between our Centre and the community.
Love for Learning: At Beacons' Crèche and Preschool, we nurture lifelong learners through continuous professional and personal growth alongside the children.

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The BCP Philosophy

At our community, we firmly believe that the best way to learn is through playful exploration of ideas, mutual sharing, and inquiry. Our values are our guiding light that inspires us to strive for excellence in everything we do. We are proud to say that our childcare programs are enriched by the diverse social, linguistic, and cultural perspectives that our families bring. Join us as we explore, learn and grow together!