Calm Cove
A soft landing for quiet moments. Tucked beneath a painted tree, the Calm Cove is a cozy corner with plush cushions, a woven basket of cuddly friends and a gentle rug — a place for a child to pause, settle and feel safe.
Wonder Thinkers offers small-group, educator-led care for children ages 6 months to 5 years — where everyday play is used with purpose to build confidence, curiosity, independence and school-readiness skills.
Tours are open — reach out any time to arrange yours.
More personal than a large daycare — with more educational intention than basic childcare.
Every corner of Wonder Thinkers is set up with little ones in mind — calm spaces to rest, shelves they can reach, and plenty of room to wonder, build and pretend. Tap any photo to see it larger.
A soft landing for quiet moments. Tucked beneath a painted tree, the Calm Cove is a cozy corner with plush cushions, a woven basket of cuddly friends and a gentle rug — a place for a child to pause, settle and feel safe.
Books sit front-facing at child height, so little ones can choose their own story. Nearby, bright posters — days of the week, colours, the five senses, the alphabet, numbers and shapes — turn everyday moments into early literacy and numeracy.
A wooden abacus, bead mazes and rainbow shape blocks invite little hands to count, sort, thread and build — quietly strengthening the fine-motor skills and focus that later grow into writing and problem-solving.
A wooden dollhouse, a play kitchen and a little cash register set the stage for make-believe — where children practise language, sharing and storytelling while they act out the world around them.
The first thing families see: our name in big, friendly letters, with boards for The Educator, Our Program and Family Reminders — the learning focus, daily routine, weekly programming and safety information, all in one place.
Photos only go so far. Come meet Teacher Marge and step into the space your child could be learning in.
With a licensed maximum of six children, your child is never just a name on a roster. Every day happens in a real home, with close, consistent attention from one educator.
Guided by Alberta's FLIGHT framework, play is never just play — it's how children build early literacy, numeracy, confidence and the foundations of school readiness.
Wonder Thinkers is a licensed and approved family dayhome operating under Little Steps Academy Agency, led by a First Aid certified educator in a thoughtfully prepared home.
With a degree in Environmental Science, seven years of teaching experience, and graduate-level studies in Teaching Science, Teacher Marge brings knowledge and thoughtful care to early learning.
At Wonder Thinkers Dayhome, she creates a warm, safe space where children are encouraged to ask questions, explore, and learn through play.
More About Our StoryEvery day blends structure and freedom — literacy, numeracy, science, creativity, outdoor play and quiet moments of independence.
The qualities we hold ourselves to, every day, in every part of the dayhome.
Come see the space and meet Teacher Marge. Tours are open, so reach out any time to arrange yours.