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Wildlings Kinder Garden Early Learning and Care
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A high-quality, licensed #homechildcare #daycare in #Waterloo ON | Playful, child-centered learning for children aged 6 months+

Committed to providing a safe and COVID-conscious learning environment.

https://wildlingskg.ca/
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If money is super tight right now, here are some places to access free food in Waterloo Region: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Updated March 2024: Food Supports for Individuals and Families in Waterloo Region
Updated March 2024 Food Supports for Individuals and Families in Waterloo Region Waterloo Region Food Bank Food Map (regularly updated information on how and where to get food) Waterloo Region Food H...
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February 1, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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Just ordered some books from this list for my class. We mask in program to protect eachother 😷 because #CovidIsntOver 🦠

#CovidAware #CovidSaferChildcare
LibGuides: COVID-19 Pandemic Children's Book Collection: Normalizing Face Masks
LibGuides: COVID-19 Pandemic Children's Book Collection: Normalizing Face Masks
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January 30, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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This morning we were very busy giving our baby dolls a much needed bath. This activity extends beyond just sensory exploration -- we also got to use our imaginations as well as practice turn taking and communication. #ece #earlylearning #playfullearning
Two baby dolls in a black tough tray with soapy water and wash cloths. Children's hands are visible washing the dolls. A baby doll in a black tough tray with soapy water and wash cloths. Children's hands are visible washing the doll. Two dolls in a black tough tray with soapy water and wash cloths. Children's hands are visible washing the dolls.
January 30, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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One of my little pals is exploring translucent colored teddy bears on the light board this morning. He has been engaged for almost 20 minutes ❤️ #ece #playfullearning
Translucent acrylic teddy bears on a light board. A small child's hands are visible on either side.
January 28, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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We've been finding some amazing #FisherPrice treasures at the thrift store lately. This little record player has been a big interest for the kids this morning 🎶

I really like to buy toys secondhand when possible because it keeps them out of the landfill and gives them a second chance to be loved.
A small child's hands reaching for a plastic record to put on the Fisher Price record player.
January 27, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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Not all germs are bad! Good bacteria help kids grow strong, but viruses like RSV, flu, & COVID attack the body & can cause long-term harm. Keep the baddies away with these helpful tips! #HealthyKids #GermFacts #RSV #Flu #COVID19
A colorful educational poster titled "Health Toolkit: Keeping Kids Healthy in the Time of COVID" features a rainbow graphic and health tips for kids. The tips are displayed on sticky notes in yellow, green, and blue backgrounds. A cartoon child wearing a mask appears in the lower left corner. Below are the health tips written on the poster: 1. Wear a mask - "Masks are like superhero gear that protects everyone from germs, especially in crowded areas." 2. Stay on Top of Vaccines - "Vaccines are like shields to protect kids from getting really sick." 3. Wash Those Paws - "Make handwashing fun! Sing a song while scrubbing for 20 seconds." 4. Eat the Rainbow - "Colorful fruits, veggies, and yogurt keep bodies strong and ready to fight germs." 5. Rinse That Nose - "Use a saline spray after adventures and visits to clear germs from the nasal passage." 6. Sleep Like a Champ - "A good night’s sleep charges the body’s batteries to stay healthy." 7. Avoid Crowded Spaces - "Opt for open, airy areas to play to reduce germs." 8. Cover Sneezes and Coughs - "Teach kids to 'catch' sneezes and coughs in their elbow to stop the spread of germs." At the bottom, a note says, "Masks are safe for children aged 2 years and up." The background of the poster is bright blue with curved design elements.
December 16, 2024 at 5:21 PM
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The kids were so excited to decorate cookies after lunch yesterday. We used icing and different kinds of sprinkles to make our own unique designs 🎄❄️

#preschoolcooking #PreschoolLife #homedaycare #familychildcare #playfullearning
A child is decorating a cookie in a festive setting. The cookie is on a pink plate and is being adorned with green and blue icing, along with various colorful sprinkles. The child is wearing a long-sleeved shirt with a heart pattern, and a festive mask with bear and tree prints is placed on the table nearby. The wooden table surface adds a cozy, rustic feel to the scene.
December 13, 2024 at 2:14 PM
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Last night I got a message from someone outside our community who found Wildlings Kinder Garden while searching for COVID-safe childcare in their area. Knowing our efforts to create a safe, inclusive space are recognized means so much! #COVIDSafe #InclusiveChildcare #WildlingsKinderGarden
A screenshot of an email sent to Tash, the owner of Wildlings Kinder Garden. The sender praises Tash’s COVID-cautious childcare program, saying it’s inspiring and suggesting parents nominate Tash for recognition. The email expresses admiration for the program’s inclusivity and safety measures.
December 11, 2024 at 3:24 PM
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A few photos from our busy classroom this morning 🥰 #homedaycarelife #HomeChildcare
December 5, 2024 at 4:16 PM
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I attended an online workshop by the Region of #Waterloo, led by Shel Secrett, focused on #RainbowFamilies ( #2SLGBTQIA+ ). We explored diverse books and strategies to foster inclusivity. It emphasized creating safe spaces, supporting families, & promoting belonging & understanding ❤️ #earlylearning
December 4, 2024 at 12:33 PM
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The children are starting to get excited for Christmas, so of course we had to expand on that interest by creating some art. These are Christmas trees made from cedar branches 🎄 #preschoolart #homedaycare #toddlerart
December 2, 2024 at 11:56 PM
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Lunch was extra yummy today 😋
A meal tray featuring a variety of healthy foods. It includes peas, banana slices, a rice and chickpea dish with tomatoes, lettuce with dressing, and slices of yellow pear. It looks like a balanced meal that could be served in a childcare setting or at home.
November 26, 2024 at 5:22 PM
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Making playdough may seem like such a simple thing but this activity is full of rich learning opportunities. We are building math skills, science skills, and learning to share and participate in a collaborative activity -- and, most importantly, it's fun! #earlylearning #homechildcare #childcare
A child is playing with homemade playdough on a wooden table. Various colorful plastic cutters are scattered around, including shapes like a dinosaur, a gingerbread person, a hexagon, a flower, and others. The child’s hands are shaping the dough, creating a fun and engaging activity.
November 26, 2024 at 3:50 PM
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This little one is building in the block area – they are developing their fine motor skills, hand eye coordination, and early spatial awareness skills during this type of play. They are also exploring problem solving as they figure out how to put the pieces together. #earlylearning #childcare
A close-up of a child playing with colorful interlocking blocks and translucent tiles on a green shaggy rug. The child is wearing floral-patterned leggings and a light sweater, using their hands to hold and stack the pieces.
November 26, 2024 at 2:22 PM
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I definitely used to be tremendously misinformed, likely due to where I grew up (very small town, very conservative). I've done a lot of learning and unlearning in my 41 years on this planet and I hope that I can keep expanding my knowledge every day until I go back to the soil 🌱
The image contains a motivational quote on a colorful background with geometric shapes in various colors like blue, yellow, pink, and green. The quote, written in white text on a gray speech bubble, says: "There's no shame in admitting that you were previously speaking from a less informed place." At the bottom, the quote is attributed to Kelly Hayes, and the handle "@HIKIAPP" is visible.
November 25, 2024 at 3:06 PM
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Transporting items from one place to the next is a big interest in my program. So, needless to say, this cart has been a really big hit 🙂
A black-and-white photo of a child standing and holding the handle of a wooden walker filled with alphabet blocks. The child is wearing a patterned skirt and socks. The wooden floor and part of a slide are visible in the background.
November 25, 2024 at 2:20 PM
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I found this amazing walker toy at the thrift shop today -- it definitely needed some cleaning but after a wipe down and a bit of sanitizing it's going to be great fun for my littles who are just learning to walk and the kiddos who are exploring the #schema of transportation ❤️
A close-up of someone cleaning a wooden toy walker with a white cloth. The toy walker has a red frame and is on a green rug. The abacus beads are visible at the bottom. A wooden toy walker with colorful blocks and abacus-style beads at the bottom. It is placed on a green rug in a cozy childcare setting, surrounded by wicker baskets and wooden shelves filled with toys and plants.
November 23, 2024 at 11:32 PM
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The children learn in
dazzling colours we can’t see
Now open your eyes

#haiku #haikusaturday
November 23, 2024 at 3:35 PM
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Via Raising Wildflower Kids
Text on a white background with slight color behind it. A quote from Maggie Dent, 'Children learn by doing and doing is noisy, untidy, messy and unpredictable'
November 23, 2024 at 3:22 PM
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One of my little pals excitedly shared a piece of art they created at the art table this morning ❤️ #preschool #earlylearningandcare
A black and white photo of a child holding up a piece of artwork in front of their face. The picture has scribbles and a big shape around the scribbles.
November 21, 2024 at 1:35 PM
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Today we had a special visit from our art teacher Miss Monica. She led an amazing and engaging class, the children had so much fun expressing their creativity using watercolors as well as collage materials. #preschool #homechildcare
A black and white image of a child's hand holding a paintbrush and retrieving paint from a watercolor paint pallet. A black and white image of a child's hand holding a paintbrush and retrieving paint from a watercolor paint pallet. You can see their artwork to the side. A black and white image of a child's hand holding a paintbrush and retrieving paint from a watercolor paint pallet. Their artwork is visible as well. A black and white image of a child's hand holding a paintbrush and painting on a white paper.
November 20, 2024 at 11:13 PM