Summer Camp Opportunities

Compass Early Learning and Care offers fun and exciting summer camp opportunities for JK to 12yrs of age in each of our 3 communities.  We believe that summertime is about outdoor connections with nature, building friendships and having fun through exploration and play.  Each of our programs offer unique opportunities to explore our parkland, trails, […]

Sun Safety Tips!

Now that spring has sprung and our children are outdoors more, it’s time to think about sun safety. Using sunscreen is recommended for children and adults, but you will often read it is not recommended for babies – why are babies not included in sun protection?  Much information that we see states not to use […]

Fun in the Sun!

Come out to Milltown Mini Golf on Saturday, June 13 and partake in a fun family day! The owner of the local mini putt has been kind enough to allow Compass Early Learning and Care (formerly Kawartha Child Care Services) to use the premises to hold a fundraiser and we couldn’t be more thankful! We […]

A New Name and Brand for Kawartha Child Care Services

At an event held at Market Hall on Monday, April 27th, 2015, Kawartha Child Care Services (KCCS) announced the launch of their new brand and name – Compass Early Learning and Care. The night began with the organization’s Annual General Meeting and a keynote presentation by Assistant Deputy Minister of Education, Early Learning Division, Jim […]

How Does Learning Happen?

In the spring of 2014, the Ministry of Education released How Does Learning Happen?, Ontario’s pedagogy for early years. It was with much anticipation that we awaited this document and it was certainly worth the wait. In our practice we understand that it is questions that drive us, that invite conversations and perspectives, that shift […]