Welcome:

Educating through play

Serving The Local Community
With Quality Child Care

Welcome to East Gwillimbury Children’s Centre

a division of Aurora Children's Centre, Inc

At East Gwillimbury Children’s Centre we take great pride in providing a nurturing and enriching group learning environment for all children in our care. Our dedicated teaching staff works tirelessly to foster growth, independence, and social development while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism.

We want to take a moment to emphasize the importance of mutual understanding and respect. While our educators strive to provide individualized attention, our program is designed to support children in a group setting rather than offering one-on-one care. This structure allows children to develop valuable social skills, experience teamwork, and engage in educational opportunities alongside their peers.

We ask that families recognize and respect our educators as the skilled professionals they are. There will be times when difficult conversations are necessary to support the well-being and development of each child. We trust that these discussions will be approached with mutual respect and shared commitment to creating the best possible learning environment.

Furthermore, we encourage parents and caregivers to reinforce the importance of boundaries and respectful interactions with their children. In our care, children are taught essential life skills, including how to engage respectfully with their peers and educators. By working together, we can ensure a safe, supportive, and positive experience for everyone.

We appreciate your continued trust in us and look forward to partnering with you in your child’s educational journey. Thank you for being a part of our community.

IMPORTANT UPDATE

Dear East Gwillimbury Community families,

Thank you for your support with this important project! We are happy to announce we are open and we are a participant in the Canada Wide Early Learning Childcare Funding.

  • FOR FAMILIES ON THE WAITLIST: When you are contacted and you accept your child’s enrollment with East Gwillimbury Children’s Centre, you will be required to fill out an Enrollment package and a PAD Authorization form. A registration fee and a deposit of the full first month’s nonrefundable fee will be required to secure your child’s space (our Supervisor will email you all the necessary paperwork).

We feel privileged that you have chosen East Gwillimbury Children’s Centre and look forward to providing the nurturing, supportive, safe, educational, and fun environment every child deserves.

Meet Jenny

(365)-337-0048

Hello wonderful families of East Gwillimbury.

My name is Jeanette (Jenny) Kidd, and I’m super excited to be part of the East Gwillimbury Children’s Centre team as the Supervisor. I have been in the childcare field for 30 years working with children of all ages and abilities. If you have any questions or inquiries, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me via email at jkidd@eastgwillimburychildrenscentre.ca Please watch the website for updates.

Kids Running in the Park at East Gwillimbury Children's Centre

The philosophy of EAST GWILLIMBURY CHILDREN’S CENTRE is to provide a nurturing, fun and educational learning environment which will meet the needs of your child and in accordance with the Child Care and Early Years Act. A child is always entitled to opportunities to develop emotionally, creatively, socially, physically, and intellectually in a ‘play-based’ environment which fosters co-operation, respect and a sense of responsibility and order. East Gwillimbury Children’s Centre intends to meet the unique needs of the child within the context of the whole group.

Programs

Toddler Painting

Toddler

This program offers free play learning opportunities. We aim to provide a nurturing, educational and fun environment for the children to be curious, inquisitive and explore.

Kids Learning Through Play

Preschool

This program offers education through play opportunities to support milestone development and early literacy and math skills.

Little Girl Reading Book

All Day Kindergarten

 This all-day program is ‘play based’ with a focus on Early literacy and learning which includes guided reading, writing, recognizing sight words and printing.

Join the Waiting List

If you are interested in placing your child on our wait list, please click here and fill out the Waitlist form and check off the program that you are registering your child for. 

Looking to Rent a Gym Space?

East Gwillimbury Children’s Centre rents out the gym space to local community groups.

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Get in Touch

East Gwillimbury Children’s Centre
18335 B Leslie Street, Sharon
ON, L9N 0M3
(365)-337-0048

 

Child Care Careers Opportunities in York Region

Hiring Now

Full-Time Permanent Staff (RECE, ECE Assistants, Break Staff) and Supply Staff opportunities available. Email Jenny to receive more information.