Little Prints has been caring for children for more than 30 years. We operate five licensed not-for-profit centres under the same management team. We have a Purchase of Service Agreement with the City of Toronto for families requiring Subsidy.Our centres receive top ratings from the city and province in all categories: facility and staffing, curriculum development, child safety and nutrition.Our Board of Directors is made up of past and current parents and community leaders committed to excellence in childcare. The Board develops the policies and procedures used in our daily operations.Little Prints is committed to creating a supportive environment around each child in our care.We encourage our families to play, learn and share together through our Family Outreach Program, DiscoverAbility.
Founded in 1971, Leaside Daycare Centres (LDCC) provided a service for infants that was almost non-existent in Toronto at the time. The original site, in the lower level of a duplex on Laird Drive, provided space for 12 children. Expansion was imperative.In 1972, 100 McRae was purchased to provide infant care to 35 children. The residential setting was deliberately chosen and provided an ideal setting for babies, and a pleasant area for their walks.The Preschool Division opened in 1975 at 73 Fleming, at the request of parents interested in continuing care beyond age 21/2.Again a residential setting was chosen, and space provided for 35 children, aged 21/2 to 5.In 1984, a group of parents from the Fleming Centre organized a non-profit group and petitioned the Board of Education of East York to provide space for school age daycare in Leaside. Space was provided in Rolph Road for 40 children from kindergarten through grade 4. Rolph Road Daycare Centre, a non-profit organization run by a parent board, employed LDCC to operate and staff the program.In October of 1994, after a process of more than a year, LDCC converted to non-profit centres. By way of government program, LDCC was purchased by Rolph Road Daycare. Despite the change, the programming, staff and philosophy of the daycare centres remain intact. Indeed, Rolph Road Daycare is carrying on business as LDCC. All centres are operated to provide community care.
Behind every great business is an idea, and Carolyn didn’t just have it, she lived it. By opening the Canine Social Company, she meant to share a way of life that welcomes all dogs and offers them exactly what they need.The Canine Social Company is not just a store—it’s a second home. When you step foot in our digs, you become part of our pack.Positive reinforcement is integrated into all our services, and our staff is trained to be ready for every situation.Our products are mostly Canadian, and we carry a wide range of eco-friendly products. There isn’t anything in here that our pups haven’t approved!We’ve created a comfortable, personable and positive environment for you and your dog. Feel free to pop by and chat, or introduce yourself if you haven’t been in before. Our pack is always growing, and we’d love for you to join it.