Before School Child Care in Burlington, ON

Summerhill Day School is committed to high quality childcare and early learning for children ages 18 months to 6 years, offering a secure, nurturing, and stimulating environment where confidence is built through exploration, self discovery, and learning through play. The school follows an integrated Reggio Emilia and Montessori approach, using natural and diverse learning materials and thoughtful teacher planning to support children’s cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development, with programs such as Young Toddlers, Junior Preschool, Senior Preschool, Nursery School, camp options, and before and after school care. The centre also supports healthy routines with an onsite cook who prepares meals from scratch using fresh ingredients, with menus guided by nutritionists to align with Canada’s Food Guide, including vegetarian choices and allergy accommodations.

Sweet Pea Preschool is a warm, child friendly early learning centre where young children learn through play, guided exploration, and caring teacher support. The program focuses on building strong foundations in communication, early literacy and numeracy, social skills, and independence through hands on activities, stories, music, art, and purposeful classroom routines. With a strong emphasis on safety, kindness, and confidence building, Sweet Pea Preschool partners closely with families to support each child’s growth at their own pace and help them feel ready for the next stage of learning.