Childcare
Licensed under the Ministry of Education and part of the Canada-wide Early Learning & Childcare program. We have two childcare facility locations in Pembroke and Renfrew.
“If children feel safe, they can take risks, ask questions, make mistakes, learn to trust, share their feelings, and grow.”
— Alfie Kohn
Columbus House provides an early childhood learning environment to meet the needs of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. We recognize that the years of 0-6 are a period of rapid growth and development and are critical for a child's physical, social/emotional and cognitive development. Our qualified ECE staff works closely with The County of Renfrew Child Care and Integration department and has adopted Early Learning for Every Child Today (ELECT), a framework for Ontario Early Childhood settings. Early identification and age-appropriate play-based programming are the focus of care.
We operate two full-time sites in Pembroke and Renfrew. Our priority for infant care is for the children of parents participating in YPSP. Community parents are encouraged to apply for available toddler, preschool, and infant spaces.
Lunches and snacks are provided at both sites. Healthy nutrition is a priority, with our Renfrew cook in demand for her incredible recipes.
Before and After School Childcare for Kindergarten age is available at our Renfrew Site at Central Public School. Full-time childcare will operate during the summer months and school holidays. Please contact Ashley for more information.
Our Childcare Locations
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Pembroke Site
Childcare services play a critical role in supporting the well-being and development of children while also helping parents, particularly young families, balance the demands of work, school, and personal life. By offering reliable and nurturing childcare to community families and young parents, we are building a stronger, more connected community and helping create a stable foundation for future generations.
Childcare Director: Nancy Briscoe
Supervisor: Kelly McKeddie
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Renfrew Site
Childcare services play a critical role in supporting the well-being and development of children while also helping parents, particularly young families, balance the demands of work, school, and personal life. By offering reliable and nurturing childcare to community families and young parents, we are building a stronger, more connected community and helping create a stable foundation for future generations.
Childcare Director: Nancy Briscoe
Supervisor: Ashley McGillis
Before & After School Program: Ashley McGillis