At Sunnyside Daycare and Preschool, we strive to be the best daycare in Montreal and beyond. Our mission was conceived with that goal in mind; and it’s reflected in the high-quality of care that we offer. Sunnyside Daycare is built on the belief that children are capable and willing to direct their own learning. They are born with a natural curiosity, a need to experiment, and an urge to challenge themselves again and again, making them the perfect researchers! They learn best from hands-on experiences and it is our role – the adults – to provide them with a wide range of developmentally appropriate materials, activities, and environments in which to have them in.We believe in the power of play. What often looks as “just play” to us adults is the very basis of a child’s development. It is the primary way in which children learn. We believe in a science-based approach to early childhood development. We will always seek out the most reliable and up-to-date research on which to base our policies and practices.We believe in the importance of allowing kids to connect with nature; whether that means rolling in the grass or snow, investigating plants and bugs, playing in the puddles, or just reading a book under a tree. We believe in a community built on anti-bias values; a community that actively learns about, represents, and respects diversity in all its forms. And a community that actively points out and stands up against discrimination.