Friends for Life Childcare Centre, Elmwood

Serving the East Hants and surrounding areas since 1996, Elmwood Childcare Centre encompasses three locations—two in Elmsdale and one in Belnan. The Elmsdale centre, which joined the Friends for Life Group in 2023, shares our core values of C.A.R.E. and our commitment to early childhood education. Elmwood Childcare Centre continues to support the community with quality childcare, emphasizing learning through play, embracing emergent curriculum, and helping children develop essential skills while nurturing a lifelong love for learning in both the children and their families.

Hours

Monday to Friday
7:00am-5:40pm

Capacity

28 Children
Ages 18 months - 5 years

Contact

(902) 883-1835
fflelmwood@gmail.com

Address

583 Highway No.2, Elmsdale, N.S., B2S 1A4

Inside Our Centre

  • A young child in a Spider-Man hoodie and red jacket is looking at a butterfly resting on an orange slice being held by an adult. An adult woman in a gray jacket is nearby, outdoors with green trees in the background.
  • A young child in a yellow hat and blue jacket playing in the sand with a small shovel and green container, with another child partially visible nearby, and a woman sitting in the background reading a book near a wooded area.
  • A smiling woman hugging a young boy outdoors near a blue building, with some greenery in the background.
  • Children playing in a sandbox with toys, wearing colorful hats and casual clothes.
  • Children playing in a sandbox area at a playground, surrounded by trees and play equipment, with some kids in the background.
  • Children and a caregiver playing a large wooden Jenga game on the floor in a classroom.
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Meet the Elmwood Team

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Nancy Ivey

DIRECTOR

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A woman with blonde hair, glasses, and light makeup is outdoors with trees in the background.

Karen Sampson

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR | INCLUSION COORDINATOR

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Lisa Fraser

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

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