Serving Hamilton since 1988
Where children play, learn, and grow.
Quality programs
At Umbrella we offer families inclusive, quality, licensed child care programs in Hamilton, Ontario. All of our programs provide environments where children can engage and explore in play-based learning at their own pace and following their natural curiosity. Program experiences for children are based upon Ontario’s pedagogical approaches for the early years. The four foundations of our provincial pedagogy ensure that each child feels a strong sense of belonging and well-being and that they are able to fully engage and express themselves.
Passionate educators
Our educators and program staff are dedicated and passionate about their work with children. We believe that our staff are capable and competent in their roles. As an organization that believes in continuous learning, staff are provided with opportunities to engage in professional development to keep current with new research and development in the field of early learning and child care.
Our Programs
We provide full day early learning and child care programs for infants, toddlers and preschoolers, as well as before and after school programs for kindergarten and school aged children. Each of our programs provides indoor and outdoor environments for children to explore, investigate their theories, and engage with others and the natural world through play-based learning opportunities. Request care today for child care at Umbrella family!
Land Acknowledgement
Umbrella Family and Child Centres of Hamilton are situated on the traditional territories of the Erie, Neutral, Huron-Wendat, Haudenosaunee, and Mississaugas. We recognize that our city is home to many Indigenous people, and we have a responsibility to learn more and increase our understanding of this land’s history, actively cultivating a sense of appreciation, respect, and belonging.
In our work with children, we are dedicated to respecting the land, nurturing a love and appreciation for the earth, and fostering an understanding of those who were the first caretakers and stewards of this land. We commit to fostering an appreciation of nature and a connection to the land in our programs, both indoors and outdoors as well as learning from Indigenous voices as we grow in this work.
27 Child Care Locations Across Hamilton
We operate full day early learning and child care centres for infant, toddler and preschool children, as well as before and after school programs for kindergarten and school age children. All Umbrella child care and early learning programs are located within Hamilton Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) facilities.
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