Summer flies by...!

I can't believe it's almost over.

We've had so much fun this summer. Added the Oshawa Zoo to our list of places where we have memberships. Lots of babies there, so the kids love it. And there are pony rides, too.

Not quite as many trips to the Toronto Zoo this summer, mostly because we're spoiled and we like it better when it's not quite as busy - although it sure is nice to have the zoomobile.

We have also been to Jungle Cat World a few times, and to the Library for lots of things, but especially the music acts. !

We tried to do the Build-a-Bear pay your age event but were a bit too late for that; the line got cut off right before us!

We did get to build-a-bear the next week though! It cost more then but the parents and Jessa-momma helped so that everyone got to do what they wanted.




We've found caterpillars again and the kids are having fun watching that whole process, too. We always have fun at Miss Jessa's. And we learn a lot too!

Summertime!

Summer is going to be here before we know it. 

Have you made arrangements for your child yet? We have one, possibly two, summer-only space(s) that will be available (the joys of providing care for teachers' and/or students' kids! 😊)

We have SO much fun in the summer at Miss Jessa's. In addition to trips to Jungle Cat World, the Toronto Zoo and the Science Centre, we like to explore all sorts of places and things. We go to special events at the library, visit tons of playgrounds and waterparks, and when we do stay at home, we have tons of fun in our very own backyard. 

Our activities and programming is driven by the children's likes and

interests, and we take pride in providing not only tons of fun, but also lots and lots of learning activities. Last year, that looked like a whole lot of science and outdoor exploration (we needed a constant supply of milkweed for our caterpillars).  

For more pictures and updates do feel free to check out on our Facebook page. We do have both younger and older children than the few that you see pictured there, by the way.... only children whose parents expressly give permission show up in social media. Whether yours ever will is entirely up to you. 

ANYWAY...  as I said I do have room for one or two summer's only children and would love to have those filled sooner rather than later. So if you're looking for fun and educational care for this summer, do give us a call (647.300.5687) or email. While full time is preferred, we may well be able to accommodate families who only need a week or two, also. 

Almost a butterfly!

We've been learning about butterflies this last little bit.

You can, if you are interested, follow our adventures on our calendar. This project took us on a milkweed hunt! We visited the butterfly gardens, which, it turns out, are within walking distance.

And then we did a trip to a garden centre, which the kids loved.


We started with three teeny tiny caterpillars and now look!!


 
 
They are about ready to hatch!! SO hoping they emerge tomorrow, while the kids are here!

But if not, we should still be okay with #3, which is about 2 days behind the other 2.

Fingers crossed!!

Still keeping busy at Miss Jessa's

Well, the Toronto Zoo strike is a bit disappointing. Our littles don't understand the whole strike thing - they just know they want to go to the zoo and see their favourite animals and ride the zoomobile!

But we've still got plenty of alternative activities to keep them busy and engaged.

Got the backyard mowed and cleaned up so the cars and playhouse slide and all that fun stuff are back and ready for play. And of course, we have bubbles! We have bubbles at Miss Jessa's, and sometimes when we go to other Oshawa playgrounds, too. And we found bubbles at the Science Centre too!

Since the Zoo has been closed, we thought we'd try the Science Centre - and the kids loved it. Yay, science!!! As they say :)

We went grocery shopping at the pretend market, played with all sorts of balls, made music, and climbed and learned about skeletons and lungs and all sorts of neat stuff. And the best part is that there's still lots more to explore the next time we go.

We're waiting for summer to use our iMax passes (mostly because the times conflict with nap times and/or home times, but also so that some of the bigger kids can come too) but looking forward to seeing their reactions to that.

So - lots of fun activities & crafts & outdoor play, and still lots of outings, too. What's not to like?

Quality care, great fun, and flexible hours to suit your child care needs  - and we even have an open under two spot available right now! Give us a call at 647-300-5687 to arrange a tour. Or, you can email missjessas@gmail.com or contact us through our Facebook page.

Spring Doings!

We've had a great winter at Miss Jessa's. Lots of outings to the zoo and to Jungle Cat World. Neb's Fun World, Airzone  and the play area at Burger King are also big favourites with the kids.

Most days we head out once all the kidlets get here, and head back just in time for lunch and afternoon naps/quiet time. After those, depending on pick up times and so on, we usually stick around and use that time for free play and/or fun crafts and/or activities.

Won't be long before we'll be out blowing bubbles in the backyard again!

Our wee ones have aged out of our under-two spots, so if you're looking for quality day care for your wee one, please do drop us an email, or give us a call at 647-300-5687.

Moving

Moving is SO much ~fun~

 

Way too much like work for me!

 

But things are getting sorted and packed and we will be ready to start providing care in our new location starting on Monday, May 16.

 

Can't wait to get everything set up and organized over there. Really looking forward to having a back yard!

 

There are so many great ideas for outdoor spaces on Pinterest. We've already scored some climbing equipment and slides - but also looking at building a water wall, and maybe a music wall. And ...and...and.... !