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About Us

Early Learning Programs

The Dutton Child Care Programs are dedicated to creating a nurturing environment that caters to the unique needs and interests of each child. Our facilities and activities are designed to encourage active play, rest, and quiet time. Children are given the freedom to choose the activities and areas they want to engage in during their indoor playtime and two-hour outdoor playtime. Our before and after-school programs ensure that children get at least 30 minutes of outdoor time each day, weather permitting.
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Witness your child’s skills blossom and creativity soar in an educational atmosphere.

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Play Based Education

At our child care centers, we use a learning program system based on play that has been designed to encourage children to explore their surroundings through play. This method nurtures curiosity, critical thinking, and self-sufficiency while promoting self-esteem and developing cognitive and fine motor skills. By participating in play-based activities, children can learn and develop in an enjoyable and interactive way.

Quality Child Care Services

Happy children and grateful parents.

For over four decades, Dutton Cooperative Child Care has been dedicated to providing top-quality licensed childcare services for children aged 3 months to 12 years. Our three centers offer a range of programs to meet families’ needs, including infant, preschool, kindergarten, before and after-school care, as well as PA Day and summer day camps. We’ve got you covered!

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Accessible Customer Service Plan

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), our organization welcomes you to view our most recent Accessibility Report. This report outlines our efforts to ensure that our services and facilities are accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities.  We have a multi-year accessibility plan that demonstrates our ongoing commitment to meeting the needs of every person who walks through our doors. This plan serves as a statement and plan that outlines the steps we will take to improve accessibility in our organization.
 

Providing high-quality care and learning experiences to children in three communities.

Acknowledgement

As a member of the Ontario Charitable Gaming Association through Jackpot Time Gaming Centre in St. Thomas, we receive monthly shares from their bingo revenue that help off-set the child care centre operating expenses. This annual bingo revenue has been  used to pay property taxes, insurance, playground inspections and an approved list of other expenses. This fundraising has allowed us to keep our fees as low as they are for the centre, before/after school, and day camp programs. Being a participating member at Jackpot Time Gaming Centre in St. Thomas has positively impacted our ability to provide quality and affordable child care for our community.

 
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