{"id":8100,"date":"2026-10-20T14:43:20","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T18:43:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rcaaq.ca\/?page_id=8100"},"modified":"2026-10-27T14:05:12","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T18:05:12","slug":"our-early-childcare-centre","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.rcaaq.ca\/en\/our-early-childcare-centre\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Early Childcare Centre"},"content":{"rendered":"\t
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At the heart of a new living environment<\/h3>\n

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The RCAAQ\u2019s CPE is opening its first facility, with 81 daycare spots, on the Universit\u00e9 Laval campus.<\/p>\n

Complementing the living environment for Indigenous students developed by the RCAAQ\u2019s real estate company, the CPE offers childcare primarily to resident families, but also welcomes children of all backgrounds.<\/p>\n

Designed as a true gathering place, the CPE offers children and families a lively, welcoming and safe environment that fosters social interaction and helps build relationships.<\/p>\n

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Growing and exploring<\/h4>\n

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Every day is an opportunity to learn by playing, discovering and experimenting.<\/p>\n

The whole CPE is designed to foster children\u2019s natural curiosity, independence and joy of learning. Through activities tailored to their age and interests, children develop their self-confidence, creativity, and social, language, emotional and motor skills.<\/p>\n

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This is an environment where First Nations and Inuit cultures, languages, knowledge and values enrich children\u2019s daily lives and foster their sense of pride and belonging.<\/p>\n

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Educational experiences at the CPE are designed to foster curiosity, independence, creativity and joy of learning, while respecting each child\u2019s individual pace.<\/p>\n

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Our approach is inspired by Indigenous knowledge and nature-based education. It encourages experiential learning through exploration, active play, respect for all living things and connection to the land.<\/p>\n

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In this warm and caring environment, families, educators, Elders and Knowledge Keepers work together to help children thrive.<\/p>\n

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Children are the future, so we encourage their cultural pride, curiosity, respect and sense of belonging<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t
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The CPE, at a glance<\/h4>\n

81 spots
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From 0 to 5 years<\/strong>
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On the Universit\u00e9 Laval campus
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Opening hours<\/strong>
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Registration<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Would you like to enrol your child in the RCAAQ\u2019s CPE?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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All registration requests are processed through the Gouvernement du Qu\u00e9bec\u2019s childcare portal<\/strong>. On this platform, parents can create an account, submit an application and track its status.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Practical information<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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RCAAQ\u2019s Early Childhood Centre (CPE)<\/strong>
905 Du S\u00e9minaire Ave.
Qu\u00e9bec City, QC  G1V 0K9
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Email<\/strong>
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Want to join our team?<\/strong><\/p>\n

D\u00e9couvrez les possibilit\u00e9s d’emploi au CPE du RCAAQ ou transmettez-nous votre candidature pour de futures opportunit\u00e9s.<\/p>\n

Would you like to help create a caring, stimulating and culturally meaningful environment for children?<\/p>\n

Explore opportunities at the RCAAQ\u2019s CPE or send us a spontaneous application for future openings.<\/p>\n