About Us
A warm, nurturing home daycare in Oakville where children feel safe, loved, and inspired to grow.
Limited spots to ensure each child gets the attention they need
Oakville, ON — Dundas & Bronte area
Meet Marwa
Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) with over 20 years of experience alongside little ones.
Marwa
Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE)
- Registered Early Childhood Educator
- Sheridan College graduate
- Management Certification, George Brown
- over 20 years with children
- CPR & First Aid certified
- Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check
Hi, I'm so glad you're here
My name is Marwa, and I'm a Registered Early Childhood Educator with over 20 years of experience working with children. I'm a Sheridan College graduate and also hold a Management Certification from George Brown College.
My home daycare in Oakville welcomes children 9 months to 4 years old in a warm, home-like environment where they can learn through play, build friendships, and feel confident every day.
My goal is to provide a loving home away from home where children feel safe, cared for, and encouraged to grow.
I'd love to meet you and your little one — questions are always welcome.
How Learning Happens at Mindful Steps
At Mindful Steps, I believe that children learn best when they feel safe, connected, valued, and free to explore.
My program is guided by How Does Learning Happen?Ontario's Pedagogy for the Early Years, with experiences thoughtfully built around four important foundations:
Belonging
I create a warm, home-like environment where each child feels welcomed, loved, included, and connected. Strong relationships with children and their families are at the heart of my program.
Well-Being
Children's physical and emotional well-being comes first. Healthy meals, active play, outdoor experiences, quiet time, rest, predictable routines, and nurturing interactions help children feel secure and develop confidence and independence.
Engagement
Children are given time and space to explore what interests them. Through open-ended play, sensory experiences, building, art, music, books, nature, movement, and everyday discoveries, children investigate ideas, solve problems, and develop new skills.
Expression
Every child communicates and expresses themselves differently. I encourage children to share their thoughts, feelings, ideas, and creativity through conversation, art, music, movement, imaginative play, building, and many other forms of expression.
The Child Leads the Learning
I don't believe every child should be expected to learn in exactly the same way or at exactly the same pace.
I observe what children are interested in and use those interests to create meaningful learning opportunities. Sometimes that means asking a question, adding a new material to their play, reading a related story, going outside to investigate something they noticed, or simply giving them the time they need to explore an idea further.
At Mindful Steps, learning isn't limited to a scheduled “lesson.” Learning happens all day long.
Welcome to
A Home Away From Home
Our home daycare is built on love, trust, and connection. We believe every child deserves a safe space to explore, learn, and be themselves. Through play, kindness, and routine, we help children build strong foundations for life — one little moment at a time.
Nurturing little hearts every day.
Loving Care
Every child is cherished and supported in a warm, home-like environment where they feel safe, valued, and understood.
Play-Based Learning
Hands-on activities spark curiosity, creativity, and confidence, helping little ones grow through joyful exploration and discovery.
Healthy Daily Routines
Nutritious meals, active play, quiet time, and rest create a balanced day that supports happy, growing bodies.
What makes us special
Personalized Care
Spots are limited so every child gets individual attention and a real relationship with their educator.
Learning Through Play
Playful experiences build language, problem solving, social skills, and a love for learning.
Healthy Meals & Snacks
Nutritious, kid-friendly meals and snacks to fuel growing bodies and support healthy habits.
Safe, Home-Like Environment
A clean, cozy, and nurturing space where children feel comfort, security, and belonging every day.
A gentle rhythm to every day
Welcome & Circle Time
We start the day with songs, stories, and gentle connection.
Play & Discovery
Hands-on play, creative activities, and learning fun.
Outdoor Time
Fresh air, nature walks, and active play outdoors.
Lunch & Snacks
Healthy meals and snacks to keep us growing.
Story Time & Rest
Quiet time to read, relax, and recharge our little hearts.
What I offer
Everything included in a day with us, so you know exactly what to expect.
- Ages 9 months to 4 years
- Limited spots to ensure each child gets the attention they need
- Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Healthy meals and snacks
- Daily updates and photos for parents
- Arts & crafts, sensory play, music, story time, outdoor play, and early learning
- CPR & First Aid certified
- Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check completed
- Tax receipts provided upon request
We'd love to meet you!
Limited spots to ensure each child gets the attention they need. Come see our cozy space and discover how we can be a part of your child's day.