Little Beginnings Urban Oasis Opens in NE Calgary, Offering Affordable Childcare and Culturally Rich Experiences

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In response to the growing need for accessible and quality childcare services, Little Beginnings Urban Oasis Childcare Centre is proud to announce its grand opening in the heart of NE Calgary on March 6, 2024. The centre, strategically located in the community of Whitehorn, is dedicated to serving immigrant families and low-income Calgarians, offering affordable, high-quality, and culturally rich childcare experiences. This program has been generously funded by Employment and Social Development Canada to support the implementation of innovative ELCC programs.

Little Beginnings' commitment is to provide a secure, nurturing, and conducive environment to foster learning through the power of play. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, the centre is designed to celebrate the uniqueness of each child while fostering a sense of community and belonging.  

“At Little Beginnings Urban Oasis, we are more than just a daycare – we are a community”, says Childcare Centre Manager, Evangeline Ross. “We provide affordable, high-quality, and culturally rich childcare to all families regardless of their origin, background, or financial circumstances.”

Highlights of Little Beginnings include:

• A program guided by the Alberta Flight Curriculum framework that thoughtfully integrates STEM, eco-art, and Reggio Emilia-inspired principles.
• A childcare manager with a rich background who has prioritized hiring certified and highly qualified educators with post-secondary education specific to early learning and childcare.  
• Small classroom sizes with higher staff ratios allowing for individualized support.
• Nutritious meals and snacks prepared by a highly trained and award-winning chef.  
• Engaging indoor and outdoor spaces designed for exploration and play.
• Flexible scheduling options starting in May will include evenings and Saturdays, which will accommodate a variety of family needs.
• Affordable rates and assistance programs tailored to support low-income families.

“Little Beginnings Urban Oasis is a welcoming community where all families can access quality childcare, regardless of their cultural background, financial circumstances, family structure, or work schedule”, notes Ross. “We are committed to eliminating barriers to provide a program where all children thrive and where families are supported and uplifted. When families are seeking the best care for their child, Little Beginnings will be the program to provide what they need.”                

Little Beginnings Urban Oasis is currently accepting enrollments for March. For more information, please contact Little Beginnings at 403-291-0002 ext. 105, or childcare@immigrant-education.ca. For enrollment details and to learn more about our program, visit our website at www.immigranteducation.ca/childcare.

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We're thrilled to share  the news coverage of the grand opening of Little Beginnings Urban Oasis Childcare Centre!

GLOBAL NEWS: New Daycare Offers Support to Calgary Newcomers

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CBC: New Daycare in Whitehorn Community

CTV: New Daycare Has Opened in Whitehorn

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This program is funded by:

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Media RSVP, Interviews & Inquiries:

Sarah Ingram, Volunteer & Relationships Coordinator

The Immigrant Education Society

Email:  Sarahingram@immigrant-education.ca

Phone:  403-291-0002

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