PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO AN EXTENSIVE WAITLIST Fernie Kids IS NOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS AT THIS TIME. THE WAITLIST WILL RESUME IN SEPTEMBER OF 2025. APPLICATIONS PUT FORTH FROM SEPTEMBER 2022 WILL NOT BE RESPONDED TO or KEPT ON FILE. My apologies.
I’m so pleased that you want to join in on the fun! Please ponder the following questions to determine if Fernie Kids is a fit for your child and family and then if so, please contact me via the form below to receive a Waitlist Application.
Does your child enjoy the outdoors? We will try to go outside *at least* once every day (weather permitting). We will explore (inside and out) and get dirty often. Please send your child in clothes that you don’t mind getting stained and please send extras, because they will likely need to change their clothing after a great day of play.
Is your child afraid of dogs? We have two smaller dogs (hypoallergenic) in the house and they do bark, and although they are friendly, they will not be near your child unless they happen to be in the backyard as we transition from inside to outside or if they are invited to come be pet by the children.
Does your child like to dance and sing? We love music at Fernie Kids and there is even a baby grand piano in the house that your children can play.
Does your child like to read or be read to? Literature in all its forms is an integral part of learning and emotional development for children. We will read every day!
Does your child like to create? While sometimes we will do a craft, more often than not, we will be creating from our imaginations so that your child can tap into their own well of creativity to further their development. It might be a “blob” to begin with, but give it some time and patience and it will become a creation fit for the mantelpiece.
Does your child watch a lot of television or get a lot of screen time? If so, you may want to start weaning them now. At Fernie Kids, even educational and valuable television or screen time happens very rarely and it never happens for children that are younger than two.
Are you a helicopter parent? If so, we may not be a great fit, as I believe that hovering is not helpful. While I am constantly watching the children in my care to ensure their safety and well being, I believe that children need to learn by doing and doing often means making mistakes. I give your children the opportunity to learn from all experiences, including trouble shooting and problem solving on their own and of course, when it’s appropriate.
Are you stressed about your child being the best at everything? If so, we may not be a great fit. I am a firm believer that children learn at their own pace and that learning is a natural phenomenon that should always be encouraged, but never enforced. It is my goal to help guide and grow your child into a confident, caring and capable person.
Do you let your child get away with poor behaviour, because you are too tired or not sure how to deal with it? If so, again, we may not be a good fit. While your child is in my care, they will have clear boundaries and consequences. They will learn that hitting, biting and cruel words are not appropriate, but if you are not consistent in your home they will have difficulties as they transition back and forth and that’s really not fair to them, myself, or you.
Do you think it will work? If so, please contact me below. I send out waitlist applications near the middle and end of each month and I look forward to meeting you and your child. 🙂