The Owls Nest Early Learning

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Monday to Friday, 8am-4:45pm

Panorama is excited to offer a full day program for ages 3 – 5 years old at Greenglade Community Centre. The licensed program will focus on creating a nurturing learning environment to empower children’s curiosity, exploration and creativity. Children will have access to the vast amenities at Greenglade including the natural outdoors, gymnasium, community garden, pottery studio and special activities such as dance, yoga, language, arts, and sports.

“Children are curious and capable learners that are best supported through a strong and connected partnership between families and educators. We will provide a gentle, calm, nurturing space rich with possibilities. Children are welcome to direct their own learning, to create, and to explore their theories about the world through visual art, dramatic play, or whatever strikes their fancy. We value the ideas of children; as educators we will offer materials through observations of the group and respond to emerging curiosities. Ample opportunity to play and learn outdoors is provided in our play yard and natural environment to support physical, social, and cognitive development. We see children as both community members and individuals with their own unique gifts to be celebrated. We create, we explore, and we belong.” Our educators.

Meet our Early Childhood Educators

Anita Dzus-Spady, ECEanita

My name is Anita Dzus-Spady, and I have been a visitor to these lands since 2006. I became interested in early education as my three children began their journey through the public school system and have been actively involved in our local school PACs since 2014 and am proud to be the current PAC President at Sidney Elementary. I have several years’ experience working with children in a variety of settings, most recently as an Early Childhood Assistant at a local preschool for three years. I obtained my Early Childcare Educator (ECE) certificate from Camosun College and will acquire my diploma this August with a specialization in inclusive care. This Fall I will be continuing my education through UVIC pursuing my Bachelor of Child and Youth Care. In my spare time I love spending time with my family and my pets (ask me about ragdolls and golden retrievers)! I also love to read a good book and am willing to take any recommendations.

Owls Nest Early Learning program is currently full. If you are interested in joining, check our waitlist page for further information.

FAQs

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Outdoor Space

The Owls Nest Early Learning program received a grant from the Enabling Accessibility Fund - Licensed Childcare to improve the overall accessibility of the fenced exterior space at Greenglade Community Centre.

The funding was used to: remove existing metal play structure, install drainage solutions, move and reinstall fence, new fencing to connect the indoor and outdoor spaces, accessible surfacing and inclusive play equipment. 

Have questions? 

Jordan (Jo) Shand,
Email or call 250.360.3359