Monica is an Early childhood Educator with over 23 years experience. She graduated from Seneca College with Honours in Early Childhood Education and has her Childcare Management certificate. She has certification in Mental Health First Aid & team building strategies used in the ‘Coach Approach and Humans Being More’. Prior to HBLCC, Monica worked as a Supervisor in an Emergency Childcare Center in Brampton during COVID-19 and also worked with the YRDSB (York School Board) Steering Committee to deliver the ‘Playing to learn’ curriculum to kindergarten classrooms within the school setting, participated in the Seneca College Mentoring program and worked with aspiring educators as a Childcare Mentor. She trained in the ABC of behaviour management.
4 full time educators develop individual programs for a group of 10 children. The team has been together for over a decade to research and develop the high standard of care and education offered now.
From sign-language to unique art experiences, this team continues to excel in their practice.
3 full time educators and a part-time support staff create musical and sensory experiences that make this toddler program unique. Their focus is on relationships and language skills.
The teachers have a fabulous sense of humour and the patience of a saint while these little ones test their autonomy and independence.
2 full-time educators and a support staff member create an environment of inquiry and imagination for 16 children as they prepare the children for the next step to the kindergarten curriculum.
Forming hypothesis and testing out ideas enhance brain development and foster social connections.
Our kindergarten teacher uses the Ministry of Education curriculum to develop a unique learning experience which sets the stage for social success and higher learning once they graduate to elementary school.
College students and volunteers are encouraged to join in with this small ratio of 10 children as they engage in literacy, math, art, pretend play and science.