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Pluto Day Care, A Place to Belong
Welcome to Pluto Day Care, where nurturing and education go hand in hand.
Our dedicated team is here to support your child's growth and development through love and learning.
Providing high-quality licensed child care to Waterloo Region families since 2004.
Infant • Toddler • Preschool Programs
Family-Owned • CWELCC Participant • Three Convenient Locations.
A Family-Owned Approach to Child Care
We keep the "care" in daycare. We are a family business built on relationships.
At Pluto Day Care, we are committed to providing high-quality childcare for children aged 0-6 across Kitchener-Waterloo.
We pride ourselves on our family-oriented atmosphere and dedicated staff.
For over 20 years, Pluto Day Care has proudly served families throughout Kitchener and Waterloo.
Owned and operated by Nicky and Steve Wedge, Pluto was built on a simple belief: every child deserves a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where they can learn, grow, and thrive.
Today, Pluto continues to be family-owned and operated, with Rebecca Currie serving as General Manager and leading our commitment to quality care across all three locations.
Our experienced team is passionate about creating meaningful relationships with children and families while providing exceptional early learning experiences.
Why Families Choose Pluto
Family-Owned & Operated Since 2004
Infant, Toddler & Preschool Programs
CWELCC Fee Reductions
Three Convenient Locations in the Waterloo Region
Nutritious Meals & Snacks Prepared On-Site
Qualified RECE-Led Programs
Inclusive & Welcoming Environment
Experienced Leadership Team
Our Programs
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Infant Program
0 - 18 Months
Our Infant Program provides a warm, nurturing environment where babies can feel safe, secure, and loved while exploring the world around them.
Our educators focus on building strong relationships with each child through responsive caregiving, individualized routines, and meaningful interactions. We work closely with families to support feeding schedules, sleep routines, developmental milestones, and each child's unique needs.
Infants enjoy opportunities for sensory exploration, music and movement, outdoor play, language development, and activities that encourage curiosity and discovery.
Program Highlights
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Individualized care and routines
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Responsive relationships with educators
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Daily outdoor experiences (weather permitting)
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Sensory-rich learning opportunities
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Strong family partnerships
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Toddler Program
18 - 30 Months
Our Toddler Program is designed for children who are eager to explore, move, and discover their growing independence.
Through hands-on learning experiences, toddlers are encouraged to develop language skills, social relationships, self-help skills, and confidence. Educators provide engaging environments that support children's natural curiosity while helping them learn routines, problem-solving skills, and positive social interactions.
Children participate in a variety of activities including art, music, sensory play, outdoor exploration, dramatic play, and early literacy experiences.
Program Highlights
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Learning through play and exploration
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Development of independence and self-help skills
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Language and social skill development
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Daily outdoor play and active experiences
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Supportive and responsive educators
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Preschool Program
2½ – 6 Years
Our Preschool Program helps children build the confidence, independence, and foundational skills they need for future success in school and life.
Guided by Ontario's How Does Learning Happen? framework, educators create engaging learning experiences based on children's interests and emerging ideas. Children are encouraged to ask questions, solve problems, collaborate with others, and express themselves in meaningful ways.
Through play-based learning, children develop early literacy and numeracy skills, strengthen social-emotional development, and build the confidence needed to transition successfully to kindergarten.
Program Highlights
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Play-based, child-led learning experiences
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Early literacy and numeracy development
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School readiness skills
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Social and emotional growth
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Opportunities for creativity, inquiry, and problem-solving
Growing With Pluto
One of the greatest benefits of joining Pluto Day Care as an infant is the opportunity for children to grow with us through each stage of their early learning journey. As children develop, they transition through our Infant, Toddler, and Preschool programs, building lasting relationships with educators, peers, and our centre communities.