Kids' Heaven Centre

Providing High Quality Childcare Programs in Port Coquitlam

Kids' Heaven Centre

Providing High Quality Childcare Programs in Port Coquitlam

Our Philosophy

At Kids’ Heaven Learning Centre, we believe every child is born with an innate curiosity and desire to explore the world around them. Our philosophy centers on creating an environment where infants and toddlers under 3 can thrive through free play, social interactions, and guided exploration. We believe that young children learn best when they are given the freedom to engage in activities that stimulate their creativity, imagination, and problem-solving skills, while also developing essential motor, language, and emotional skills.

Education

As an educator with a Master’s degree and over 10 years of experience teaching both adults and children, I bring a deep understanding of child development, learning theories, and the importance of a strong, supportive caregiver-child relationship. My professional experience allows me to implement evidence-based practices that foster both independence and a sense of security in every child. I am committed to creating a space where each child feels valued, understood, and encouraged to explore the world at their own pace.

Free Play

At Kids' Heaven Learning Centre, free play is the heart of our curriculum. Through unstructured play, children are allowed to learn vital life skills, such as communication, empathy, and collaboration. Whether through a building, pretend play, art, or movement, children are encouraged to express themselves, problem-solve, and learn in ways that are natural and enjoyable.

Learning

Our approach is rooted in the belief that learning is most effective when it is child-centred and play-based. By offering a rich, stimulating environment where children have the freedom to explore their own interests, we support the development of cognitive, emotional, and physical skills that form the foundation for future learning.

Development

With a deep commitment to each child’s growth and development, we provide individualized care and attention in a safe, nurturing environment, where every child is respected and valued. This allows children to develop not only the skills they need to succeed academically but also the confidence, curiosity, and love of learning that will last a lifetime.

Daily Plan

Daily Routine for Children Under 3 Years Old

Time	Activity
7:00 - 8:30	Arrival, Breakfast, and Free Play
8:15/8:30 - 9:15	Outside Time
9:00 - 11:00	Morning Nap
9:15 - 9:45	Morning Diapers
9:15 - 10:15	Learning Time / Sensory Play / Art / Motor Skills / Phonics
10:15 - 10:30	Morning Circle
10:30 - 11:00	Lunch Time
11:00 - 13:30	Middle Nap / Art
12:30 - 13:45	Diaper Changes / Quiet Play
13:30 - 14:00	Afternoon Snack
14:00 - 14:15	Clean Up Time & Outside Preparation
14:15 - 15:20	Outside Time
15:20 - 16:00	Afternoon Diapers / Preparation for End of Day
16:00 - 17:00	Free Play / Table Games / Story Time / Art
17:00 - 17:30	Light Snack & Free Play

Time	Activity
7:00 – 8:30	Arrival, Breakfast, and Free Play
8:15/8:30 – 9:15	Outside Time
9:00 – 11:00	Morning Nap
9:15 – 9:45	Morning Diapers
9:15 – 10:15	Learning Time/Sensory Play/Art/Motor Skills/Phonics
10:15 – 10:30	Morning Circle
10:30 – 11:00	Lunch Time
11:00 – 13:30	Middle Nap/Art
12:30 – 13:45	Diaper Changes/Quiet Play
13:30 – 14:00	Afternoon Snack
14:00 – 14:15	Clean Up Time & Outside Preparation
14:15 – 15:20	Outside Time
15:20 – 16:00	Afternoon Diapers/Preparation for End of Day
16:00 – 17:00	Free Play/Table Games/Story Time/Art
17:00 – 17:30	Light Snack & Free Play

Morning Schedule 7:00 - 11:00

Morning Schedule

Arrival, Breakfast, and Free Play 7:00 - 8:30

- Upon Arrival, help the children wash their hands.
- Organize lunch kits and settle the children's personal items.
- Offer Breakfast to the children while they engage in quiet free play activities such as building blocks or soft toys once they have finished eating and washing hands after eating.
Outside Time 8:15/8:30 - 9:16

- Supervised outdoor play in a safe space with age-appropriate toys (e.g., sandbox, walkers, soft balls).
- Encourage exploration and socialization through some singing simple songs or movement activities outside.
Morning Nap 9:00 - 11:00

- Children who need an early nap are guided to a quiet, darkened space for a restful sleep.
Morning Diapers 9:15 - 9:45

- Diaper changes take place in a calm and clean space while others continue their free play or sensory activities.
Learning Time/Sensory Play/Art/Motor Skills/Phonics 9:15 - 10:15

- Engage children in stimulating learning activities focused on their senses.
- Sensory play with textured materials, early art with finger painting, encouraging to improve their fine motor skill development through stacking and sorting.
Morning Circle 10:15 - 10:30

- Group time with greetings, singing some simple songs about weathers, simple felt stories, and puppet shows.
- Learning simple routines to develop language skills.
Lunch Time 10:30 - 11:00

- Washing hands and serve lunch in small groups. Encourage the children to eat independently, using utensils if possible.
- Educators assist with washing hands after meals.

Noon Schedule 11:00 - 13:00

Noon Schedule

Middle Nap/Art 11:00 - 13:30

- Children rest and nap after lunch. Calm music and dim lighting help create a restful environment.
- If some children are awake earlier, they can engage in quiet table art activities such as simple puzzling or playing with modeling clay.
Diaper Changes/Quiet Play 12:30 - 13:45

- Change diapers for children as they wake up from their naps, and transition into quiet play with soft babies' toys or blocks with soft music.

Afternoon Schedule 13:00 - 17:30

Afternoon Schedule

Afternoon Snack 13:30 - 14:00

- Provide a light snack (e.g., fruit slices, crackers, yogurt) while children engage in conversation with staff or listen to soft music.
Start preparing for outside time by putting on shoes and jackets.
Educators assist children to wash their hands before and after eating
Clean Up Time & Outside Preparation 14:00 - 14:15

- Tidy up indoor spaces and sanitize surfaces while preparing children for outside time.
- Assist children with transitioning by helping them put on appropriate clothing for outdoor activities.
Outside Time 14:15 - 15:20

- Supervised outdoor play with age-appropriate activities, such as sandbox play, playing soft balls and some outdoor activities, playing with water for summertime or making snow ball for winter.
Afternoon Diapers/Preparation for End of Day 15:20 - 16:00

- Change Diapers and get children ready for home
- Engage them in calming activities such as story reading, gentle music, or free exploration.
Free Play/Table Games/Story Time/Art 16:00 - 17:00

- Allow children to choose from a variety of low-energy activities like puzzles, reading, table games, or creating simple art.
- One-on-one interactions for social and emotional development.
Light Snack & Free Play 17:00 - 17:30

- Serving a light snack and give children the opportunity for one last session of free play before they are picked up.
- Encourage quiet play activities such as reading or simple table toys.

Daily Plan

Daily Routine for Children Under 3 Years Old

Time	Activity
7:00 - 8:30	Arrival, Breakfast, and Free Play
8:15/8:30 - 9:15	Outside Time
9:00 - 11:00	Morning Nap
9:15 - 9:45	Morning Diapers
9:15 - 10:15	Learning Time / Sensory Play / Art / Motor Skills / Phonics
10:15 - 10:30	Morning Circle
10:30 - 11:00	Lunch Time
11:00 - 13:30	Middle Nap / Art
12:30 - 13:45	Diaper Changes / Quiet Play
13:30 - 14:00	Afternoon Snack
14:00 - 14:15	Clean Up Time & Outside Preparation
14:15 - 15:20	Outside Time
15:20 - 16:00	Afternoon Diapers / Preparation for End of Day
16:00 - 17:00	Free Play / Table Games / Story Time / Art
17:00 - 17:30	Light Snack & Free Play

Time	Activity
7:00 – 8:30	Arrival, Breakfast, and Free Play
8:15/8:30 – 9:15	Outside Time
9:00 – 11:00	Morning Nap
9:15 – 9:45	Morning Diapers
9:15 – 10:15	Learning Time/Sensory Play/Art/Motor Skills/Phonics
10:15 – 10:30	Morning Circle
10:30 – 11:00	Lunch Time
11:00 – 13:30	Middle Nap/Art
12:30 – 13:45	Diaper Changes/Quiet Play
13:30 – 14:00	Afternoon Snack
14:00 – 14:15	Clean Up Time & Outside Preparation
14:15 – 15:20	Outside Time
15:20 – 16:00	Afternoon Diapers/Preparation for End of Day
16:00 – 17:00	Free Play/Table Games/Story Time/Art
17:00 – 17:30	Light Snack & Free Play

Morning Schedule 7:00 - 11:00

Morning Schedule

Arrival, Breakfast, and Free Play 7:00 - 8:30

- Upon Arrival, help the children wash their hands.
- Organize lunch kits and settle the children's personal items.
- Offer Breakfast to the children while they engage in quiet free play activities such as building blocks or soft toys once they have finished eating and washing hands after eating.
Outside Time 8:15/8:30 - 9:16

- Supervised outdoor play in a safe space with age-appropriate toys (e.g., sandbox, walkers, soft balls).
- Encourage exploration and socialization through some singing simple songs or movement activities outside.
Morning Nap 9:00 - 11:00

- Children who need an early nap are guided to a quiet, darkened space for a restful sleep.
Morning Diapers 9:15 - 9:45

- Diaper changes take place in a calm and clean space while others continue their free play or sensory activities.
Learning Time/Sensory Play/Art/Motor Skills/Phonics 9:15 - 10:15

- Engage children in stimulating learning activities focused on their senses.
- Sensory play with textured materials, early art with finger painting, encouraging to improve their fine motor skill development through stacking and sorting.
Morning Circle 10:15 - 10:30

- Group time with greetings, singing some simple songs about weathers, simple felt stories, and puppet shows.
- Learning simple routines to develop language skills.
Lunch Time 10:30 - 11:00

- Washing hands and serve lunch in small groups. Encourage the children to eat independently, using utensils if possible.
- Educators assist with washing hands after meals.

Noon Schedule 11:00 - 13:00

Noon Schedule

Middle Nap/Art 11:00 - 13:30

- Children rest and nap after lunch. Calm music and dim lighting help create a restful environment.
- If some children are awake earlier, they can engage in quiet table art activities such as simple puzzling or playing with modeling clay.
Diaper Changes/Quiet Play 12:30 - 13:45

- Change diapers for children as they wake up from their naps, and transition into quiet play with soft babies' toys or blocks with soft music.

Afternoon Schedule 13:00 - 17:30

Afternoon Schedule

Afternoon Snack 13:30 - 14:00

- Provide a light snack (e.g., fruit slices, crackers, yogurt) while children engage in conversation with staff or listen to soft music.
Start preparing for outside time by putting on shoes and jackets.
Educators assist children to wash their hands before and after eating
Clean Up Time & Outside Preparation 14:00 - 14:15

- Tidy up indoor spaces and sanitize surfaces while preparing children for outside time.
- Assist children with transitioning by helping them put on appropriate clothing for outdoor activities.
Outside Time 14:15 - 15:20

- Supervised outdoor play with age-appropriate activities, such as sandbox play, playing soft balls and some outdoor activities, playing with water for summertime or making snow ball for winter.
Afternoon Diapers/Preparation for End of Day 15:20 - 16:00

- Change Diapers and get children ready for home
- Engage them in calming activities such as story reading, gentle music, or free exploration.
Free Play/Table Games/Story Time/Art 16:00 - 17:00

- Allow children to choose from a variety of low-energy activities like puzzles, reading, table games, or creating simple art.
- One-on-one interactions for social and emotional development.
Light Snack & Free Play 17:00 - 17:30

- Serving a light snack and give children the opportunity for one last session of free play before they are picked up.
- Encourage quiet play activities such as reading or simple table toys.

“Children are not things to be molded, but are people to be unfolded.”

Jess Lair

ABOUT US

Maryam Koniehnoor

Hello, I’m Maryam, an experienced Early Childhood Educator (ECE), Infant and Toddler Educator (ITE), and Special Needs Educator (SNE) with over a decade of experience working with children and adults. I hold a Master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence from Research and Science University in Iran and a Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering. Alongside my background in technology and research, my true passion lies in early childhood education and nurturing young minds.

Throughout my career, I have worked in various daycare centers, gaining hands-on experience as an ECE, ITE, and SNE educator. I am committed to creating a warm, supportive, and engaging learning environment that meets the unique needs of each child, including those requiring specialized support. My teaching philosophy centers on compassion, patience, and the joy of guiding young learners as they explore and grow.

I am excited to announce the opening of Kids’ Heaven Learning Centre, a cozy, nurturing daycare for children aged 0-3 years. With a small group of only 8 children, Kids’ Heaven will provide individualized attention and a safe space where children can develop social, emotional, and cognitive skills in their earliest years. I believe that the early years are foundational, and I am dedicated to helping each child flourish through a play-based, curiosity-driven approach to learning.

I look forward to welcoming families to Kids’ Heaven and embarking on this journey together to support each child’s growth and development.