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.

Fall Fun

We have been having lots of fall fun at Miss Jessa's Child Care. 

We've been to the Farmer's Market to buy our own fresh veggies.

And to Cooper's Farm for the corn maze.

And of course, to Jungle Cat World - the kids never tire of going there and neither do we.

This Friday we're off to the Toronto Zoo again, too! 

And yet we still find lots of time for crafts and play and stories and trips to the playground, too. 

Miss Jessa's kids have a lot of fun - and so do Jessa and her helper, Tamara. 

We'd love to have your 2+ child(ren) join us! 

Give us a call at 905-240-5300 or email missjessas@gmail.com to arrange a visit. 

Full time days, before & after school care, evenings & weekends spots also available.

Subsidized day care

Miss Jessa's is now a licensed Wee Watch provider.

Which means that we have met all of their licensing requirements, passed reference checks & inspections of the premises, and get to do a whole lot more structured record-keeping :)

And which means that we can now offer care to Oshawa families eligible for subsidized day care support (as well as not instead of for those who are not, just so we're clear).

You can always check for available spaces here - but as of this writing, my M-F daytime infant spaces are full until at least February & March, and I only have one remaining space for a 2+ right now (another opening in November).

We do, however, have spaces to provide some evening & weekend care (yes, even for infants).

Summer Fun

Well, now that we're all moved in and set up in our new location at 574 Simcoe Street North in Oshawa, Miss Jessa's has a big back yard with lots of fun things to do right there. Climbing activities, water play and bubbles are all big favourites.

But we're still heading off to explore other fun places with the kids. Miss Jessa's has memberships at both Jungle Cat World and the Toronto Zoo so we get to both of those fairly often. We also get to the rocketship park in Whitby, and the splashpad and other assorted playgrounds in Oshawa as well.

And of course, once in awhile we stay inside and play in our well-equipped dramatic play, crafts or sensory play areas.

While we only have one full time 2+ space available for fall right now, we do have summer spots available for full time, part time or occasional care - and yes, we do weekends and/or overnight care. Give us a call at (905)240-5300 to book a tour or arrange a spot. 

Emergency/last minute care available when space permits.   

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.... !

PA Day

Bubble painting at Miss Jessa's child care services in Oshawa

Friday was a PA day so both of our wee ones brought sibs for the day :)  We had lots of fun - bubble painting, playing Avengers. There are always lots of fun things to do at Miss Jessa's.  Our dramatic play includes a kitchen, work bench (with the ever so popular safety vests), and a market stall/puppet stage among other things. There are lots of building toys - blocks, marbleworks, and so on, that the kids put to all sorts of imaginative uses.  And of course, we have lots of games, craft materials, and especially books.

 

The kids' favourite activity of the day, though, was probably our outing to the park. Kai is back!!! Kai is a puppy that we look forward to seeing when we go to the playground - but her owner has been away for a bit, so we've missed her and were very happy to see her again.