We Provide
A Nurturing And An Inclusive Program where children grow with confidence, curiosity, and compassion.
We follow a learning through play approach—blending structured and unstructured play to cultivate imagination and creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, empathy and compassion, and independence and collaboration.
Our program supports holistic development through engaging experiences in art, language and math, science and discovery, sensory, gross and fine motor play all within a warm and inclusive environment where every child feels valued.
We consider you, the parents, equal partners with us, the educators, in your child/ children’s development and education. We respect and value you and look forward to an equal partnership your child/ children’s development.
Our Daycare History
Discovery Daycare has been a cornerstone of the Bonnie Doon community since 1989. For over three decades, our centre has provided Edmonton families with a nurturing, play-based learning environment that prepares children for school and for life.
Accredited since 2008, we have continuously evolved our programs and trained our educators to meet the highest provincial standards. Through changes in ownership and growth, one thing has never changed — our unwavering commitment to the children and families we serve.
More Than a Daycare — Our Story
1975
Discovery Daycare first opens its doors in Edmonton's Bonnie Doon community.
1989
Centre relaunches and establishes itself as a trusted childcare facility.
1999
Josefina Lauzon joins as owner/operator, dedicating 23 years to the centre.
2008
Discovery Daycare earns full accreditation under Alberta provincial standards.
2022
Celebrating over 30 years of serving Edmonton families with excellence.
2023
Jasreen Sekhon becomes proud new owner, continuing the legacy of care.
Infant Room
Our infant room program prioritizes safe and nurturing environment concentrating on individualized and responsive care our little angels with low teacher-to-child ratios (1:3 to 1:4) and fluid routines. Active learning opportunities are provided through sensory play (sand/ water play, sensory toys and materials), gross motor play (play gyms, crawling, outdoor play), fine motor (reflexive grasping and releasing of toys, stacking and sorting toys, fidgeting with toys and busy boards, and books), language and literacy (reading, singing, conversations), and manipulation (exploring centres, sorting toys, opening and closing containers, etc.)
Toddler Room
Toddler room sees rapid physical, cognitive, and emotional development in children- from walking independently to running; from “mama” to “the fishes live in the water”; from playing alone to playing together and making rules of the game “mine” and “yours”. Our emergent toddler room program is equipped to ensure a safe and an engaging space for our wobblers transitioning from dependence (in the infant room) to independence. Each centre has been carefully designed and materials used to target multiple development areas for the young enthusiastic minds. The educators facilitate theme-based craft activities and open-ended provocations to stimulate curiosity, creativity, and self-directed exploration.
Preschool Room
Our preschool room provides kindergarten readiness through predictive routines and transitions that promote self-regulation. Educators model and guide children through strong emotions providing a foundation in developing their own regulation strategies. This is facilitated through calm corners and emotional literacy. Our curriculum, based on Flight (Alberta’s Early Learning and Care) Framework, provides opportunities for play-based, child centred, flexible, and culturally responsive environment for children to grow with curiosity, compassion, and confidence. This is actuated through carefully curated centres, emergent program planning, and acknowledging image of a strong, resourceful, capable child – a mighty learner and citizen with rights (voice and choice) and responsibilities.
Meet Our Educators
Our educators are qualified professionals who are passionate about shaping young minds.
Testimonials
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