Our Kids & Company Dartmouth centre is located on the ground floor of an office building on Portland Hills Drive in a centrally located area. Although it is a busy area, we are located off of the main road, far away from busy cars and city commotion. We are also very close to Cole Harbour Place, our community recreational facility and Cole Harbour Heritage Farm. It’s a charity-run community farm that our little ones love to visit! Our centre has 8 classrooms and can accommodate up to 136 children, ranging from infants to age 5. We have a wonderful group of teachers who work together to create a safe, loving and nurturing environment for our children.
There are parent pick up and drop off spots outside the centre. *Note* If parents are taking the Metro Link to work, they are unable to leave their vehicle on site, without permission.
Meet the Director
My name is Bethany Hogan and I am the Director at the Kids & Company Dartmouth centre. I have an Early Childhood Education degree and am trained in teaching special needs children. I started working at Kids & Company in 2013 and have over 15 years of experience in the child care field. I have also worked with the Boys and Girls Clubs of East Dartmouth for 6 years in the summer, and 4 years in after school care. I truly love watching the children learn and grow! I love working at Kids & Company because we offer flexible care and are able to adjust our schedule to meet the needs of our families. I also have an amazing team by my side! They each bring a variety of skills, experience and teaching strategies. When combined together, we are able to offer wonderful learning opportunities and creative activities for our students.
Kids & Company’s Infant program welcomes newborns up to roughly 18 months. Infants learn about the world around them through their senses, so exploration is critical to their development. Nurturing educators support the children while they take in their surroundings, encouraging them to experience everything the classroom offers; be it creative art, exploring with blocks, listening to songs or engaging in story-time. Our infant program encourages children to follow their own established routines, while becoming comfortable and secure in a new group setting.
Kids & Company’s Preschool program is designed for children between the ages of roughly 2.5 - 5 years. Our educators interact, observe and interpret the interests of our children to encourage discoveries. Our Preschool program provides a foundation for developing greater independence and problem-solving skills; the program integrates new concepts into our children’s world view, promotes sharing and mutual respect, and prepares them for Kindergarten.
