This review is about the Infant and Toddler Drop-In program. Note: if contacting them by phone, their extension number is 221.
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This place is a dream. I have been coming here with my little ones (infants) for over 5 months now.
Here are some reasons this place impresses me so much:
-brand new location - new furniture, mats;
-staff - the regular staff members are very experienced with babies and kids. Trustworthy. Positive people, who are working in a field that suits them well.
Some others are adult nursing or early childhood educator students, who are interested in gaining practical experience with all kids. They are all Helpful, and the ones who work there regularly are ALL quite welcoming - to both you and your kids. Genuinely so, it's always seemed;
-cleanliness level is high - mats and toys are disinfected regularly. I don't see dust when I visit there. Who doesn't want clean clean clean shining back at you?
-welcoming - in how they greet both your kids and you (other parents have noticed this, as well), and also you can help yourself to any tea or coffee (if available) in the nearby kitchen;
-circle time - is fun. Songs and rhymes for babies and toddlers;
-generous space - one entire room is usually reserved for infants, the other for toddlers;
-scent-free place, it seems. Relief!
-free workshops (about caring and raising for our children) are offered at this site;
-organized. This location has systems in place. A specific place to park and sometimes even lock your stroller. Extra caregivers or staff members are always visible and identified by badges (and by the fact that you'll be approached or offered help);
-finally, Support. I'm humbled by how much Support I've received from this place. It's not the closest drop-in to me, but it's got to be my favourite one. I can not rave about this place enough. Non-judgmental, I feel like I can ask them any questions about child-rearing. I feel quite comfortable at this location. read more