Springbank Cottage Childcare Ltd. was established in 1994 to address the growing need for licensed, quality childcare in our community. Located beside local schools, we provide comfortable, safe transitions between home, our program, and the school experience. Our goal is to offer an inclusive program, sensitive to the unique concerns and requirements of families in our semi-rural community, based on high standards of excellence.

Our Philosophy

Springbank Cottage Childcare Ltd provides a safe, nurturing environment in a setting, which has historically been a hub of activity for the children within our community.

Our goal is to provide a program of activities, which will enhance development of the whole child, through PLAY. Certified, committed caregivers offer opportunities to create, explore, problem solve, enjoy the outdoors, interact socially, and become part of a caring community of friends. To Children at play are encouraged to make choices as they would in a healthy home environment.

Caregivers assist in making smooth transitions between home , school and the program throughout the day, escorting children to and from school as required. Our caregivers support and respond to children’s individual needs, serving as positive role models.

We believe that caregivers and parents are partners in each child`s care and development. We enjoy and appreciate the interest and involvement of parents in our experiences at the Cottage.

About Our Facility

Springbank Cottage Childcare Ltd is located in the original, historic Springbank School. Our building sits on the site of the Springbank Middle School, and just across the field from Elbow Valley Elementary School. We are very fortunate to have the use of a wonderful space that has been enjoyed by children in the community for generations.

One of our safety features are the locking of the front doors. In order to gain entry into the building we have installed a door bell just to the left of the doors. We also have a buzzer system on all the doors which lets us know when someone has entered the building during the hours that the doors may need to be kept unlocked. There is a video recording system that records all activity in the front areas of the building 24 hours per day.

The three rooms that the children occupy are bright, spacious rooms with windows to allow for nature light to fill the rooms. We have a large area in the east end of our building that we use for our large motor activities. We offer a variety of equipment for use in this space. There are large windows in this space to allow for natural light. All children within all of the rooms have their own locker or cubby to keep their personal belongings in.

An easily accessible washroom is located within the daycare room to encourage independence and comfortable, safe toileting practices. All rooms have their own microwaves for use by each group as well as fridges to keep their milk, juice and daily snacks in. We have large washrooms at the west end of the building for all children in the ECS. Room as well as the School Age Room.

It is impossible not to appreciate the beauty of our scenic rural settings. Children enjoy outdoor playtimes daily or as weather permits. With no roads to cross, the fields and playgrounds at Elbow Valley Elementary and Springbank Middle Schools are safe and accessible.

We truly offer a View to New experiences.

Parents and Caregivers are a Team!

LET’S COMMUNICATE! A successful relationship between parents and caregivers depends on communication. Sharing expectations and concerns ensures a positive experience for your child. From time to time we will assess your child’s progress and present you with our findings regarding our Daycare Room and ECS Room children.