Light Olives Childcare Center is an early learning and child care organization preparing to serve families in Port Colborne and Stirling-Rawdon. We believe every child deserves a joyful, nurturing environment where they can explore, discover, and grow.
Guided by Ontario's How Does Learning Happen? framework, we focus on four foundational pillars: Belonging, Well-Being, Engagement, and Expression.
To create inclusive early learning communities where every child is recognized as competent, capable, curious and rich in potential, and is supported to experience belonging, well-being, engagement and expression as they learn, grow and thrive.
At Light Olives Childcare Center, our mission is to nurture each child's potential through high-quality early learning and care while being a trusted partner for families in supporting their child's growth.
Our core values
We value and honour the uniqueness of every individual.
We maintain high standards in care and early learning.
We act with honesty, fairness and accountability.
We create environments where everyone feels welcomed and has a sense of belonging.
We build supportive relationships with children, families, staff and community partners.
Our leadership
Our leaders support children, families and the communities we are preparing to serve—at both the organization and Port Colborne site level.
Organization leadership
Executive Director
Light Olives Childcare Center
Port Colborne leadership
Site Supervisor
Port Colborne
We provide best-in-class, nurturing services designed to support your child's growth and development at every stage.
Registered Early Childhood Educators with expertise, passion, and dedication to creating meaningful learning experiences for every child.
Nutritious meals and snacks prepared on-site following Canada's Food Guide to support healthy growth and development.
CPR and First Aid trained staff committed to maintaining safe, secure environments where children can explore with confidence.
Our programs are designed to meet the requirements of Ontario's Child Care and Early Years Act and are guided by How Does Learning Happen? Ontario's Pedagogy for the Early Years.
We participate in CWELCC, with a current parent fee of $22 per day for infant, toddler and preschool programs.
Our regular operating hours are Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Extended hours may be introduced as family needs and operational feasibility evolve.
We offer welcoming environments with bright playrooms and spacious playgrounds designed for optimal learning and play.
Our centers are designed to feel like home - warm, inviting, and filled with opportunities for exploration and discovery. Every detail is intentionally created to support children's learning, growth, and well-being.
