The Learning Enrichment Foundation

CHILDCARE SERVICES

LEF’s 18 Child Care Centres lay a solid foundation for hundreds of children. The magic of LEF’s centres is in the wide breadth of support offered: Sensitivity to family cultural needs, integration of special needs children, professional development, strong evaluations, nutritious meals and snacks, and parent workshops.

LEF’s Before and After Programs and Child Care Programs provide a safe and nurturing environment for approximately one thousand children every day. In addition, LEF provides consultation services to both the private and non-profit sector of the child care community.

LEF believes that the integration of children with special needs is important. Our Early Childhood Consultants support our child care staff and families with individual program planning, behaviour management strategies, and referrals to other relevant services.

To continuously meet the needs of the ever-changing child care field, LEF staff receive ongoing professional development. With the opening of five Best Start Centres located in the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB), LEF provides important integration between child care and kindergarten. The Best Start Centres ensure children are ready and eager to learn in preparation for grade one.

6 to 12 YEARS