Testimonials
My daughters are two and four years old, and have been lucky enough to attend the University Children's Learning Centre full time since they were both one year old. Words cannot express how much our girls, and our family, have benefited from the centre. They are both growing into amazing people, and I know that can be attributed to the extremely high level of care that they recieve every day. Going to the centre to pick them up and drop them off is my favorite part of the day because I get to see the fun and love that they are surrounded by all day. I'm already dreading the day my youngest daughter goes to Kindergarten because the staff and families at the centre feel like family members, and we will all miss them so much.
Pauline
Our little one is happy to go to daycare in the morning. She loves interacting with the kids and staff, and enjoys the different activities they set up each day. We know she likes going becasue she walks to the door in the morning, asks for her hat, and waits by the door to go. On days when she is sick and has to stay home she tries to get herself ready, and stands waiting, and sometimes crying at the door, hoping to go to her daycare routine. In the afternoon when it is time for her to go home she takes her time and runs around the playground instead of agreeing to come home right away. We feel our daughter enjoys the daycare due to her actions of trying to go in the morning, and her desire to keep playing there in the afternoon.
Jasmine
We have been very impressed with the University Children's Learning Centre. Our kids had been in 3 other daycare centres before we moved to Kelowna and this centre is by far the best. The staff are amazing. They provide the ideal balance of structure and free play and they have the kids outside every morning and afternoon. We cannot praise the centre enough.
Tanya
The thought of going back to work and leaving my son in the care of anyone but a family member made me physically ill. What I never could have imagined is how much my son (and his brother a few years later) would love daycare, the staff, the friends, and the environment and how the centre would come to feel like part of our extended family. Both of my children have formed strong bonds with their wonderful teachers and have learned about kindness, respect and friendship by experiencing it firsthand. The fun and creativity the teachers put into the programming has encouraged a love of learning and contributed to many lively dinner conversations! I know we've made the right choice in childcare for our family when I pick up my children at the end of the day and they want "just 5 more minutes to play"....
Jessica
Sending your child off to be looked after by strangers - especially when it's your first - can be a scary and emotional experience. It was for me. However, my daughter (who was 11 months old) adapted very quickly to the fun, supportive and warm atmosphere and bonded well with teachers and other kids. Our family has grown quite fond of Sarah and the other teachers in the Infant/Toddler Program and we will be sad to say farewell as our daughter graduates to the 3-5 Program. However, we know that she will be in good hands there, too, and look forward to hearing about all the new adventures she will be having!
The daycare facilities are clean, spacious and bright. The children are provided nutritious snacks and there are always interesting and educational toys available for them. But most importantly, the children are treated with respect and, thus, learn to treat others the same way.
Margo
Pauline
Our little one is happy to go to daycare in the morning. She loves interacting with the kids and staff, and enjoys the different activities they set up each day. We know she likes going becasue she walks to the door in the morning, asks for her hat, and waits by the door to go. On days when she is sick and has to stay home she tries to get herself ready, and stands waiting, and sometimes crying at the door, hoping to go to her daycare routine. In the afternoon when it is time for her to go home she takes her time and runs around the playground instead of agreeing to come home right away. We feel our daughter enjoys the daycare due to her actions of trying to go in the morning, and her desire to keep playing there in the afternoon.
Jasmine
We have been very impressed with the University Children's Learning Centre. Our kids had been in 3 other daycare centres before we moved to Kelowna and this centre is by far the best. The staff are amazing. They provide the ideal balance of structure and free play and they have the kids outside every morning and afternoon. We cannot praise the centre enough.
Tanya
The thought of going back to work and leaving my son in the care of anyone but a family member made me physically ill. What I never could have imagined is how much my son (and his brother a few years later) would love daycare, the staff, the friends, and the environment and how the centre would come to feel like part of our extended family. Both of my children have formed strong bonds with their wonderful teachers and have learned about kindness, respect and friendship by experiencing it firsthand. The fun and creativity the teachers put into the programming has encouraged a love of learning and contributed to many lively dinner conversations! I know we've made the right choice in childcare for our family when I pick up my children at the end of the day and they want "just 5 more minutes to play"....
Jessica
Sending your child off to be looked after by strangers - especially when it's your first - can be a scary and emotional experience. It was for me. However, my daughter (who was 11 months old) adapted very quickly to the fun, supportive and warm atmosphere and bonded well with teachers and other kids. Our family has grown quite fond of Sarah and the other teachers in the Infant/Toddler Program and we will be sad to say farewell as our daughter graduates to the 3-5 Program. However, we know that she will be in good hands there, too, and look forward to hearing about all the new adventures she will be having!
The daycare facilities are clean, spacious and bright. The children are provided nutritious snacks and there are always interesting and educational toys available for them. But most importantly, the children are treated with respect and, thus, learn to treat others the same way.
Margo