Little Duck Family Child Care

Mother’s Day is a beautiful opportunity to celebrate the moms, grandmas, and caregivers who love, nurture, and guide little ones every day. At daycare, it’s not about spending money—it’s about creating heartfelt keepsakes that make moms smile. With a few low-cost supplies and lots of love, you can help children make meaningful gifts they’ll be proud to give.  Self care is one of the most important things that moms tend to forget about, treat mom with some of these great self care Mother’s Day gift ideas . Add these to some of the amazing arts and crafts below and it will be a Mother’s Day to remember.  Here are some easy, affordable ideas that work for all ages. 1.    Handprint or Footprint Art Cost: Under $5 Supplies: Washable paint, cardstock or canvas, markers Handprints and footprints make adorable keepsakes that moms cherish forever. Turn them into flowers, butterflies, hearts, or even little animals. Add a short message like “Hands down, you’re the best mom...

After over 12 years of providing dedicated childcare services, I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve officially received my license to operate in our new neighbourhood! This marks a fresh chapter for our family daycare, and we can’t wait to meet and serve the wonderful families in our community. Our Family Daycare Activities At our daycare, we believe in nurturing young minds through engaging and educational activities. Here’s a glimpse of what we offer: Creative Arts & Crafts: Encouraging imagination through various art projects. Outdoor Play: Everyday we head outside into our cute little backyard for some much needed fun in the sun. Story Time: Daily reading sessions to foster a love for books. Music & Movement: Singing, dancing, and musical games to develop rhythm and coordination. Educational Games: Fun activities that promote learning in areas like math and language. Gardening: Hands-on experience with planting and caring for a garden. Cultural Celebrations: Learnin...

Every April 22nd, people around the globe come together to celebrate Earth Day—an opportunity to honour our planet and focus on protecting it for the future. For daycare providers, this day presents a perfect opportunity to plant the seeds of environmental awareness in young children. Even at a young age, kids can learn about the importance of nature, the value of taking care of the Earth, and how small actions can make a big difference. Involving children in Earth Day activities not only teaches them about recycling, conservation, and sustainability, but also nurtures empathy, responsibility, and respect—qualities that help shape them into caring, conscientious people. When kids learn to care for the Earth, they also learn to care for others, and those lessons will grow with them throughout life. Here are some fun and educational Earth Day activities you can incorporate into your daycare, along with two simple crafts that celebrate the planet and encourage hands-on learning. You wil...