Finding quality child care at a good price can be a daunting task. At BLC, we strive to offer the best care and support for your family at a cost in line with current market prices. Our benefits are designed to be available to you at no extra cost. Below you will find just a few of the benefits of child care at BLC in comparison with other types of care, showing the comparable value of our care with others in the Region.
Comparison of Benefits of Different Types of Child Care Available |
Standard Home Care |
Other Day Care Facilities |
Butterfly Learning Centre |
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Quality personal child care | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Fully licensed, balanced facility meeting or exceeding all requirements of the Child Care and Early Years Act |
Maybe | Yes | Yes |
Guarantee of care for your child daily |
Maybe |
Yes |
Yes |
Convenient hours of care, around your work schedule | Maybe |
Yes |
Yes |
Balanced, nutritious meals, made according to Canada's Food Guide | Maybe |
Yes |
Yes |
Integration with other children for social growth | Maybe |
Yes |
Yes |
Current resources and information for parents to help in the growth of their child in care |
Maybe |
Yes |
Yes |
Qualified, Registered Early Childhood Educators with Diploma (R-ECE) |
Maybe |
Maybe |
Yes |
Convenient location, near major highways and work centres |
Maybe |
Maybe |
Yes |
Availability for parents to become involved in changing and focusing their centre and its programs that affect their children | Maybe |
Maybe |
Yes |
Free access to computers for learning and fun, incorporated in rooms |
Maybe |
Maybe |
Yes |
Ability to work with other community organizations to aid children with special needs |
Maybe |
Yes |
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Accessible facility to children in wheelchairs |
Maybe |
Yes |
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Community-oriented events and initiatives to help others in need |
Maybe |
Yes |
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Internet technologies available for staff and children |
Maybe |
Yes |
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Your child's development progress, daily reports, and concerns available to you |
Maybe |
Yes |
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A facility designed to reflect a home-like atmosphere, helping to teach life skills and family responsibility |
Yes |
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Integration of a science and technology curriculum in line with current government goals of education |
Yes |
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Controlled entry to building with a swipe card for authorized parents and personnel |
Yes |
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Strategic relationships with other technology companies to enhance learning for all children |
Yes |