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Aurora Children’s Centre (formerly Our Lady of Grace Childcare Centre) was established January 18, 1988. The corporation began with Community members surveying the Aurora community for services needed in the area. The survey results showed a dire need for quality childcare. Hence, Our Lady of Grace Childcare Centre, Inc. was created through the hard work and dedication of the very first Board of Directors back in 1987. Our Lady of Grace continued to expand and in 1993, we went through the first ‘conversion’ with a ‘not for profit’ centre and added a school age component to the centre. We also opened Cardinal Carter Childcare Centre in August that same year.
With the passing of the years came changes and the necessity to find a new location for Our Lady of Grace. We found our present site and the centre grew from 7,784 sq ft and a licensed capacity of 142 children to approximately 17,726 sq. ft. with a licensed capacity of 212 children.
We changed our name to Aurora Children’s Centre and opened our doors on September 5, 2006. The rest as they say is history! We now have two quality childcare centres with a fabulous reputation and a healthy waitlist. This is primarily due to the collaborative efforts of our strong Administration Team, our skilled program staff and the much appreciated support of our volunteer Board of Directors.
Another pathway to a lifetime of learning. We currently have toddler, preschool and kindergarten, and after school programs available.
Our goal is to provide an educational and nurturing program to meet the needs of the children in our care and in accordance with the Ministry of Education and the Child Care Early Years Act.
Learning happens both indoors and outdoors. Our facilities are clean, modern and embrace a positive learning environment. Click here to view our facilities.
In addition to healthy snack options, we offer fitness classes such as Zumba and Yoga. Beyond the physical benefits, children have the opportunity to work as a team.
Music, foreign languages & Sign Language. We offer a wonderful music program providing an interactive experience. Learning languages stimulates curiosity and taps into the developing brain.
Promoting healthy, active lifestyles Aurora Children’s Centre is surrounded by beautiful green space. These spaces offer many opportunities for adventure and a better understanding of our environment.
MINI & SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.
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We continue to follow Public Health’s Covid-19 guidelines and regulations, and if any changes occur, we will post them here on the website for your information.
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Aurora Children’s Centre is located at 185 Industrial Parkway Noth at the north end of Aurora. The centre offers care to children 18 months to 12 years of age. Aurora Children’s Center is on the hillside that overlooks beautiful Lambert Park and Conservation Area. The centre adopted the park and, as an extension of the children’s educational program, they help keep the park clean and plant flowers in the spring.
Aurora Children’s Centre is more than a daycare for my child, it is a second home. I can go to work with full confidence that my child is in a nurturing, caring, safe, educational and fun environment. I would not hesitate to refer anyone I know to this fantastic facility.
– Nicola D.
Once our son started attending the ACC on a full time basis his vocabulary grew, his problem solving skills really began to develop, his individual personality take shape and he made friends so quickly.
– Steve L.
The ACC and their staff are truly a blueprint for others to follow. Our daughter is nurtured and cared for, challenged and engaged, every single day. There is never a moment where we are concerned about leaving her for the day, knowing that she will come home with great stories about her adventures, friends and… her snacks.
– Kelly A.
Awesome place .. my son had the most amazing one and half years at the centre. We paid the fees but, the love, care, support, and joy that he got is priceless…..we will miss u all 🙁
– Patel