Blossoming Minds Learning Centre
...where children flourish

1530 Danforth Avenue | 416-546-9830 |  info@blossoming.ca

We believe that childhood is a time for play, exploration and joy, while children build relationships with others and construct their knowledge and understanding of the world.  We make this possible by providing an environment where they can be actively engaged, experience their environment, and the people and materials within it.

Our educators provide an environment that is filled with unlimited possibilities – possibilities that encourage children to make discoveries, to experiment with their own ideas, and to interact in meaningful ways with other people.  Our teachers are constantly engaged in a process of observation and documentation in order to develop the best possible educational environment for children.  The environment is intended to be responsive to the interests and needs of children while simultaneously encouraging children to develop in ways that are projected by educators.

Each classroom, as well as the learning centre as a whole, acts as a democratic model where all participants interact with one another in a spirit of mutual respect and an attitude of care.

As a reflection of our educational philosophy, we provide a learning environment rich in materials and possibilities.  Of the utmost importance are children’s active explorations in the environment.  Children’s formation of ideas through experiences and processes of inquiry are valued.  Rich and varied materials are provided for the purpose of experimentation and creative expression.  Children are challenged to research their theories of how things work and are encouraged to engage in a wide variety of experiences. Children are frequently engaged in small group interactions where each voice can be heard and various ideas explored and results negotiated.  Each child builds skills not only in traditional cognitive, gross motor and social categories, but also in the areas of problem solving, original ideas and strength of conviction.

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