West Ridge Childcare Centre

Our History

West Ridge Childcare Centre was incorporated on June 8th 1996 as a non-profit organization. Its origins began when Saskatoon Housing Authority worked together with Families First Childcare Centre and began plans to open a daycare in the community complex of West Ridge Village. Identifying the need for more infant care in Saskatoon, renovations on the community complex were undertaken to meet the licensing requirements for the 6 space infant centre.

To further meet the growing needs for childcare service in our area, West Ridge Childcare Centre set out to offer quality care for children of all ages. The centre provides licensed and subsidized childcare for 6 infants, 10 toddlers, and 18 preschoolers. The organization of the main centre permits a separate play area for the infants from the toddlers and preschoolers.

As the community grew, we found that more families needed care for school aged children. Therefore, West Ridge Childcare Centre was able to add 10 unlicensed school aged spaces in December 1st 2014 for before and after school care during the school year and all day care during July and August.

The main centre operates from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. A parent majority Board of Directors controls the operation of the centre. There is government subsidy available and the amount depends on the total family income before taxes.

Mission Statement

We believe that in treating children equally we do so by meeting their individual needs, not necessarily by treating them all the same.

We strive to remain innovative and ethical in advocating for the holistic caring of families, the development of high-quality childcare programs, and by creating a loving and empowering environment.

Goals and Objectives

West Ridge Childcare Centre believes in working closely with parents. In this way we can establish, maintain, and operate a high-quality childcare service in a happy, safe and supportive environment where uniqueness is encouraged and thus a sense of security is established.

We trust our high-quality childcare service will encourage and facilitate children’s development in all areas, in an atmosphere of non-violence, courtesy, respect and nurturing.

We hope to encourage expression of children’s ideas, needs and emotions in a way that will develop patience and respect and will build self-confidence and self-esteem.

We at West Ride Childcare Centre, know these are the most important years of your children’s lives. We want to help them by ensuring the best care we can provide.

Our Philosophy

West Ridge Childcare Centre believes in working closely with parents. In this way we can establish, maintain and operate a high-quality childcare service in a happy, safe and supportive environment where uniqueness is encouraged and a sense of security is established. We trust our high quality childcare service will encourage and facilitate children's development in all areas, in an atmosphere of non-violence, courtesy, and respect. We hope to encourage expression of children's ideas, needs and emotions in a way that will develop patience and respect and will build self-confidence and self-esteem. We, at West Ridge Childcare Centre, know these are the most important years of your children's lives. We want to help them by ensuring the best care we can provide.

West Ridge Childcare Centre Believes:

• That childcare in a group setting is best achieved when the centre meets and exceeds the requirement established in the Childcare Regulations as developed by the Ministry of Education

• That quality childcare is best achieved when parents are involved in establishing and maintaining the goals and objectives of the centre

• In providing a sense of community by making childcare available on site West Ridge Village

• That holistic and natural learning enhances all areas of growth and development

• That a healthy, secure, and inviting setting, with a balance of experiences that encourage freedom, will foster optimum growth and development and enhance the uniqueness of the individual child.

• That quality programming is best achieved when the care providers have academic preparation and experience in the childcare field.

• That children deserve respect and dignity from their peers and caregivers. Children at West Ridge Childcare Centre are encouraged to make their own decisions and feel responsible for the choices they have made. We believe our largest responsibility is to teach children the fundamental skills they require to become strong, healthy and happy individuals.

What We’ve Achieved so far..