Christmas is here, and just like Kindertown, the entire City of Hamilton is celebrating the holidays all month long. From classic live performances, Christmas Markets and sing-along’s, there are different events happening across the city that will be fun for both young and old.
Read MoreWhile living abroad and becoming a mother, Najah Tenute gained a new found appreciation for well designed local products that made being a mom and kid easier. When her family decided it was time to come home, her appreciation turned into a passion, and eventually, a reality.
Curated Cradle is the result of hard work, dedication and the many daily learning experiences that come with being a mother of two. We are excited for Najah to share her personal insights, recommendations and tips with the Kindertown Community and welcome Curated Cradle with open arms!
Read MoreFresh and wholesome food has always been a major part of our organization. Our passion for good food started almost 25 years ago, when Mrs. Lisa took many of the recipes she learned growing up in Italy, and brought it her classroom table. Now, with a new cook in town, many of those same recipes are still being served, with a little twist from Chef Alyssa.
Read MoreWhether you are a new family, community member, or resident to Hamilton, it can be a daunting task to find the support and help you need. This is why we have a put together a quick introductory guide to the local #HAMONT institutions, programs and organizations that strive to ensure quality child care programming across the city.
Read MoreIt’s that time of year again! Season’s are changing, day’s are becoming shorter and children are getting sicker! It’s hard to avoid the inevitable cold or cough that comes with the winter months, but by catching the early symptoms, there might be a way to prevent illness from spreading in your home and at Kindertown.
Read MoreBaby Beets is the creation of Catherine Switzer, a registered holistic nutritionist, doula and yoga instructor. Now, we are adding official member of our KTown Community to her resume. Over the next little while, Catherine will be sharing her love for healthy living and eating, as well as recipes, strategies and techniques.
Read MoreIn 2015, Ontario’s Ministry of Education replaced the Day Nurseries Act with the Child Care and Early Years Act as the legislative framework regarding child care in Ontario. One of the prominent goals for the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA) is to help foster quality child care programming and experiences for children and educators alike.
Read MoreOntario’s pedagogical document, ‘How Does Learning Happens’, and its four foundations of Well-Being, Belonging, Engagement and Expression intimately inform our Kindertown curriculum.
Read MoreWe really couldn’t have hoped for a better day of football. The Hamilton sun was shining, there was a cool autumn breeze and the Tiger-Cat’s had come ready to play!
Our day started off at Kindertown, where families and a bunch of new fans piled onto the school bus heading towards Tim Horton’s Field. As we got closer to the field, the anticipation for the days event continued to grow.
Read MoreDuring their early years, children are learning about themselves, the people around them, and the social cues that make up their world. When they come to Kindertown, each child is exploring this knowledge alongside their peers, and sometimes, with ten to twenty children developing their own unique personalities at the same time, things can get quite interesting.
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