What We Do
Vision Statement
Strive Niagara provide exceptional learning environments for young families by delivering the highest standard of service and stewardship of resources.
Mission Statement
Through education and support, Strive Niagara empowers young families so that they can make informed healthy decisions, to transform their lives.
Centre Based Child Care
We provide quality licensed child care in St. Catharines, Welland and Niagara Falls. All child care staff are registered Early Childhood Educators (RECE’s). We offer care for children from birth to 6 years. RECE’s demonstrate a thorough knowledge of child development theories. They use this knowledge to plan, implement and assess developmentally appropriate learning strategies.
Outreach Program
For many young mothers it is not possible to return to a regular mainstream school with the added responsibilities of an infant. The Outreach class is an informal program offering personalized academic and parenting support where you can achieve high school credits. As part of the Outreach Program, Strive also supports expectant students in their last trimester.
Resource Consultant
Strive has a qualified resource consultant on staff. The Resource Consultant recognizes children’s unique characteristics, and assesses the resources necessary to adapt the early learning environment to suit the child. They recognize that child development milestones and behaviors vary and they acknowledge and respect those differences.
Support Services
Strive strives to establish and maintain reciprocal relationships with the young student parent and their children under the professional supervision of the agency. These relationships are based on trust, openness and respect for confidentiality. Strive Niagara collaborates with community partners, NDSB, NCDSB, and Public Health to exchange knowledge and share best practices and resources to utilize the best supports for the families who access our programs.