Explore the room
Choose your child's age, then tap any part of the room to see what they'll do there and what they're learning.
What your child is learning
We follow Nova Scotia's four early learning goals from Capable, Confident, and Curious, the province's framework for children from birth to eight. Tap a goal to see what it looks like here.
Guided play means children choose and lead the play while caregivers bring a gentle learning goal. Research reviews show it supports early math, spatial language, and flexible thinking at least as well as adult-led teaching.
A day at the castle
A predictable rhythm helps children feel safe. The day moves between active and quiet play, so energy has somewhere to go and rest has a place too. This is a sample; each group's day follows the children.
- ArrivalWarm welcome and free choice of play
- Active playCastle, slide, and mat games
- SnackWhole foods, conversation, pouring and passing
- Stories and quiet playReading nook, blocks, puzzles
- Active playObstacle courses, music, and movement
- LunchTogether at the table
- RestNaps or quiet rest, based on each child
- Games and artBoard games, drawing, play dough
- Home timeA short chat with you about the day
How we guide behaviour
Young children are still learning to manage big feelings. Our job is to help them, calmly and consistently.
- We stay calm and close. Children borrow an adult's calm before they can find their own.
- We teach what to do instead. "Say 'my turn' instead of grabbing."
- We set the room up for success. Clear routines, warnings before changes, and enough of the favourite toys.
- We notice the good. Specific, genuine encouragement, not sticker charts.
- We offer a calm space. A cozy spot with an adult nearby, never a punishment.
Play is never taken away as a punishment.
Our approach draws on the Pyramid Model, one of the best-researched frameworks for supporting young children's social and emotional skills in group care, and on trauma-informed principles: safety, predictability, and choice for every child.
Fees
Each provider sets their own rates. Ask your provider for current fees.
| Childcare | Varies by provider |
| Parent wellness hub, while your child is enrolled | Varies by provider |
| Parent gym access | Varies by provider |
| Community meal fund | Varies by provider |
Questions parents ask
Is Le Château Kids a licensed daycare?
No. Each program is run by an independent operator providing family child care for up to six children, which Nova Scotia allows without a licence. We aren't a licensed centre, but our approach follows the same play-based principles used in the province's regulated early learning programs.
Who is my childcare agreement with?
Your agreement is directly with your operator. Le Château Kids is the framework they use: the room design, the daily approach, and the guidance on play, safety, and behaviour.
What ages do you take?
Children from birth to five. Babies have their own protected floor space, so they can play safely while older children climb and run.
How much active play will my child get?
We plan the day around Canada's 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for the Early Years, with plenty of movement spread through the day and regular quiet time to balance it.
What does "bilingual" mean day to day?
Children hear and use both languages through songs, stories, meals, and everyday conversation, with books in both languages in the reading nook.
Will you post photos of my child?
Only with your written permission, and you can change your mind at any time.
Can we visit before deciding?
Yes. Tours are by appointment, and your child is welcome to explore the room during the visit.
Come see the castle
The best way to know if it's right for your child is to watch them explore it. Book a tour and bring them along.