Our Philosophy and History
Our Philosophy
At London Children’s Connection we see children as capable, competent and curious. We understand how a carefully prepared, play-based learning program complements the child’s natural curiosity. Children develop social skills and make friends, while learning and growing in ways that support their success in school and in life. Learning is fun under the guidance of our caring and qualified educators.
Parents appreciate knowing their child is benefiting from an educational and developmental program that positively supports their child’s long-term growth and socialization.
Our Mission
London Children’s Connection is a non-profit organization providing high quality licensed child care programs and related services that encompass the care, education, and guidance of children, from infancy to school age. By supporting children and families, we are helping to build caring communities across London and the surrounding area.
Our Guiding Principles
Quality
We are committed to providing high quality programs and services for children and families. Our commitment to excellence extends beyond our programs to include all aspects of the management and ongoing development of the organization.
Respect
We listen and respond to children, families and others with empathy and respect.
Responsiveness
We creatively address the changing needs of children, families and communities, by evaluating, adapting and developing innovative programs and services.
Diversity
We value the diverse backgrounds of our families, and provide programs and services that are welcoming and comfortable.
Collaboration
We work in partnership with families and communities, to ensure the effective development and delivery of quality programs and services.
Professionalism
We demonstrate integrity in our daily interactions. We participate in continued professional development, respond to new research and provide leadership within the community.
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History
London Children’s Connection began with the 1976 opening of our very first child care centre, located in Wilton Grove Public School. Since then, we have continued to grow and evolve in response to the changing needs of families and neighbourhoods. Many of our programs are located in or near elementary schools, providing safety for children, as well as convenience and peace of mind for parents.
Explore our incredible history!
1976 Westminster Children’s Centre
1978 Community Home Child Care
1986 The School Age Program
1989 Rick Hansen Children’s Centre
1989 Summer School Age Programs
1991 Ashley Oaks Children’s Centre
1992 Byron Somerset Children’s Centre
1992 Jack Chambers Children’s Centre
1993 North London Children’s Centre
1994 Bonaventure Meadows Children’s Centre
1995 Pond Mills Children’s Centre
1997 Middlesex Branch of Community Home Child Care
1998 I’m Home Program
2002 Ontario Early Years Centre, London West (now Westmount Family Centre)
2006 Jean Vanier Children’s Centre (renamed Westmount Children’s Centre)
2006 White Oaks Children’s Centre
2010 Initiation of the Before and After School Programs for Full Day Kindergarten, in partnership with school boards
2013 Lead Agency for the Westmount Family Centre
2014 Lead Agency for the White Oaks Family Centre
2018 Cedar Hollow Children’s Centre
2018 Lead Agency for the Fanshawe Family Centre
2022 Summerside Children’s Centre
Today we provide a wide variety of coordinated, high quality child care programs and family support services to meet the unique needs of over 6,000 families and their children, from infancy through to 12 years of age.
