Licensed Child Care

Shearwater Children’s Centre is provincially licensed by the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, subject to the Early Learning and Child Care Act/Regulations. Our child care spaces are available to full-time serving military members, including Full Time Reservists Class B or C.

Our Centre has a reputation for quality care and affordability, as well as staff who have an understanding of the unique experience of military life. Shearwater Children’s Centre is founded on the belief that children learn through active discovery and interactive play. To meet the needs of each developing child we will provide an active, inclusive environment with stimulating activities to enhance all areas of development. The children will be encouraged to direct their own play experiences through the use of adult-arranged activities. These activities are chosen for their potential to engage and challenge while promoting the child’s choice.

We understand our Centre is often the preference for military families, however, should families not be able to access our Centre, our Director and staff will work with families to discuss other child care options available within the community. Currently, there is a waitlist. The highest period for new enrolment happens in September, with some enrolment occurring throughout the year.

Shearwater Children’s Centre is licensed for 161 spaces for children ages 3 months to 12 years offering Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School Aged and Part Day Preschool Programs.

Location: 30 Provider Road, Shearwater (12 Wing Shearwater)

Hours: 6:30 am – 5:00 pm Monday to Friday

Two snacks and lunch are provided daily.

School Age Program

(Sept to June BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE, full-day summer care for July and Aug)

Due to school bus service, this program is only available to students attending Horizon Elementary School, Seaside Elementary School, École Bois Joli, and École du Carrefour.

We currently do not offer before & after-school care for pre-primary children. Children who attend our school-age program must be 5 years old and registered in Primary or older grades.

MONTHLY COST (with the Government Fee Reduction)

Infant Program (3-18 months): $374.00 ($17/day)

Toddler Program (18mos to 3 years): $412.50 ($18.75/day)

Full-day Preschool (3-5 years): $368.50 ($16.75/day)

School Age: Before and After School (5 years to 12 years) - September to June $308. ($14/day)

School Age: After school only (5 years to 12 years) - September to June $297 ($13.50/day)

School Age: Full-day summer care (5 years to 12 years) - July and August - $100/week

The parent fee on subsidy spaces is based on individual assessments by the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development. For more information contact them directly at 1-844-804-2084.

Waitlist

If you would like to be added to our waitlist, please email our Assistant Director, Alanna at alana.gates@hrmfrc.ca.