The Consumers location is on the first floor of the office building at 251 Consumers Rd. We have lovely landscaping surrounding our centre and big, beautiful trees to provide shade for our adjoining playground. There are also volleyball courts behind the building that our School Age children use during the summer months. When you walk inside our centre you are immediately greeted by the smiling faces of our children and enthusiastic teachers that take pride in watching each child transition through our programs.
We have 7 classrooms that can accommodate 98 children from 2 months to 12 years old. Our programs include Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten, and School Age, with the option of full-time, part-time, or backup care. We offer flex care at this location to accommodate our families that have irregular schedules. Flex care allows you to pick the number of days you’d like your child to attend per week, and even lets you split the time between locations – a convenient option for those that work both in the office and at home.
We are located near Victoria Park Rd. and the 401, which is easily accessible by car or transit. There are 4 visitor parking spots in front of the building, as well as 2 designated spots available for Kids & Company caregivers near the entrance to make drop-off and pick-up easy.
Caregivers will have access to our password-protected webcams to keep up to date on their child’s day anytime they are in the classroom. We also have cameras that monitor our entryway and use biometric access for enhanced security.
Emergent Curriculum Philosophy
What makes Kids & Company special is our holistic and child-centred approach to care. We use an Emergent curriculum philosophy, which means no two days look the same. Educators identify the interests children gravitate towards and formulate unique learning opportunities around them to help develop age-appropriate skills. Over time, you’ll watch your child develop independence, confidence, and a positive sense of self and the world around them. Click here to learn more.
Healthy Meals
We provide our children with a hot lunch and 3 snacks each days, catered by our Kidco Kitchen. Ingredients are carefully planned and purchased locally, containing no additives or preservatives. We take allergies and food restrictions very seriously and provide clear instructions to our kitchen in order to meet your child’s needs. Learn more here.
Let’s Meet!
If you’re interested in the Consumers location, please fill out the inquiry form below. If you’re interested in multiple locations please indicate which ones in the comment section.
Once submitted, one of our Parent Customer Care representatives will reach out via phone or email within 24 hours (48 hours on weekends and holidays). During that exchange, you’ll be able to ask questions, learn more about fees, book a tour, and find the best suited location for your child.
For visits: there are 4 visitor spots located in front of our building and a few more in front of the neighboring building (centre is part of a 4 building complex). There are also numerous paid lots around the centre. For drop-off/pick-up: There are 2 designated spots available for Kids & Co parents to utilize.
Meet the Director
I am Bella Huang, the Centre Director of Kids & Company Consumers. I received a RECE diploma from Centennial College. I have been working in child care for over 7 years, and I have been working with Kids & Company since 2017. Working with children is such a rewarding career. It is fulfilling to be part of the children’s growth and watch them meet their developmental needs. Kids & Company is special to me because I love the diversity within the centre and the inclusion that is practiced among families and employees. The Consumers location is unique because many of the staff members have been working at this location for over a decade!
At Kids & Company, we work with your family to ensure that the transition is a smooth one. Before your child’s first day, we’ll provide information on what to expect. We’ll create an integration schedule that is right for your child and every day that your child is in the classroom, you’ll receive a daily report that lets you know how your child’s day was. You’ll also be able to see him or her on our in classroom web cameras. The Centre Director will even send you an email before the end of the day if your child has a special “wow” moment that day.
Toddlers learn best in the context of relationships within small groups. There are fewer distractions and children’s activities are more focused. In Kids & Company toddler classrooms, our small groups allow very young children to make connections, form caring relationships, and learn to understand other children.
All two-year-olds examine everything they see, hear, feel and observe in an attempt to make sense of the world around them. In our preschool programs, Kids & Company teachers interact, observe and interpret the interests of preschool students to encourage further discoveries by planning activities and investigations that expand your child’s learning.
Kids & Company runs comprehensive kindergarten programs designed for children who are 4 or 5 years old (junior and senior kindergarten age) to prepare them for Grade 1. Using emergent curriculum techniques to adapt to the children’s’ interests and skills, we set a foundation of early literacy, numeracy, artistry, and the construction of relationships and ideas. Kindergarten programs are integrated into full-time child care to provide convenience and continuity.
Select Kids & Company locations offer school age programming for children ages 6-12 (Grades 1 – 6). Whether you have a younger child attending a Kids & Company location and you’d like the convenience of picking up your children in the same location or you’d like a program that’s run by trusted educators, Kids & Company school age programs may be right for your child.
