About Tamarack Day Care Centre

Tamarack Day Care Centre provides a safe, caring, and positive environment where children feel supported as they grow, explore, and build a strong sense of belonging. Our approach centers on creating a welcoming space where every child feels valued and encouraged to reach their full potential.

With guidance from dedicated and qualified staff, children build confidence, curiosity, and a strong foundation for confidence, curiosity, and positive relationships. Daily experiences focus on play, creativity, and meaningful relationships that support children’s emotional well-being, social relationships, and curiosity.

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to offer a safe and nurturing environment that supports each child’s development. We focus on learning through play, building confidence, and strengthening a sense of community. Every child receives consistent care and encouragement in a setting designed to support growth at every stage.

What Guides Our Mission

A safe and caring environment that supports well being

Play-based experiences that support exploration, relationships, and confidence

Building confidence and community through positive relationships

MISSION

At Tamarack Day Care Centre, our mission is to provide a safe, caring, and positive environment where every child can grow, explore, and reach their full potential.

With the guidance of our dedicated and qualified staff, we nurture curiosity, confidence, and lifelong love of learning through play, creativity, and meaningful relationships.

Safe and Caring Environment

Learning Through Play

Building Confidence and Community

OUR VISION

Our vision is to be a trusted early learning community where children feel supported and empowered. We aim to help children build strong foundations that support confidence, independence, and comfort in everyday experiences. By focusing on respect, care, and consistency, we support children as they develop independence and self confidence.

Our Vision in Practice

Confident children who feel capable, supported, and included

A supportive community that values families and staff

A strong foundation for future learning and growth

Government Subsidy Information

Families may qualify for child care subsidies through the City of Toronto. For more information about eligibility, application steps, and support services, families may contact:

City Of Toronto

Children Services Division

Scarborough Field Office

2425 Eglington Ave. East, Sulte 200 Scarborough M1K 5C8

416-387-7935 Monday to Friday 8:00AM to 4:30PM

Policies And Procedures

Tamarack Day Care Centre follows clear policies and procedures to support child safety, well being, and accountability. These policies guide daily operations and ensure consistent standards across all programs.

  • Sanitizing Policy

  • Serious Occurrence Policy

  • Child Abuse Policy

  • Medication Policy

  • Behaviour Management Policy

  • Behaviour Policy

  • Playground Policy

  • Criminal Reference Check Policy

  • Accidents Policy

  • Anti-Bias Policy

  • Fire Safety Policy

  • Fee Policy

Toronto Children’s Services

Families may explore Toronto Children’s Services to learn more about child care subsidies, program ratings, and family support services available across the city. This resource offers helpful information for parents seeking licensed child care options.

https://www.toronto.ca/data/children/dmc/webreg/gcreg1395.html

Tamarack’s Philosophy

Tamarack provides a safe, supportive, and positive, supportive environment that prioritizes well-being, relationships, and confidence. With trained staff and consistent care, we focus on creating daily experiences that encourage learning, confidence, and emotional well being.