Edward Jost Children's Centre — Daycare & Preschool in Halifax, Nova Scotia

What parents say

• Christopher Fraser

  Best children's center in Nova Scotia. Amazing team that is very attentive to your child's needs and advancement.

• J. Glawson

  Edward Jost Children's Centre is an absolutely phenomenal facility. Roughly 10% of the children in their care are children with special needs who require specific care, and they are amazing at providing for these children; they truly care about them from the heart. The ways they teach the children to handle everyday issues are also excellent; the children they teach have little to no behavioural issues (save for those whose behavioural issues stem from a preexisting condition). They strongly encourage the children to take on their own social conflicts with kind and calm words, rather than always having a teacher intervene. The results are, quite simply, beautiful. There isn't enough one can say to properly praise this facility; they are truly remarkable, and have done wonders for the children in their care. From the director to the kitchen staff, every employee in the facility cares deeply about the children who attend this daycare; it's much more than just a job to them, and it shows. I stumbled across Edward Jost Children's Centre completely by chance, and there couldn't have been a happier accident for myself and my five-year-old child, who has high-functioning autism. In September, he was barely able to communicate with others, despite his speech itself being quite clear. It is now April, and, aside from behavioural outbursts, most people would never know he has autism at all. He has of course had help through prescribed therapy, but without the support and encouragement he receives at EJCC, as well as being able to play so amicably with other children and learn from them, he would never have come so far so fast. Thanks to the combined efforts of EJCC and his therapists, he will be able to attend school in the fall. In September of last year, that was not an option at all, nor did it seem like it would be anytime soon. They are beyond accommodating when it comes to his needs; they're more than willing to adapt their teaching styles to fit what works best for him and helps him to make progress. I really can't say enough to express how much I appreciate Edward Jost Children's Centre. I very highly, with utmost enthusiasm, recommend it.

• Jadziah Prabble

  2025-5-7

  I was here as a visitor with the 6 day zoo. however, it looks like a fantastic place. The safe are really nice and seem great with the kids.

• Violet Jordyn Carter-Glawson

  Edward Jost Children's Centre is an absolutely remarkable daycare centre! Where other daycares might not have been as understanding of neurodivergent children like myself back about ten years ago, Edward Jost Children's Centre welcomed me with open arms and understood everything with love and patience. The staff creates a safe and caring environment where each child is a unique individual and encouraged to flourish. They help create a solid foundation for kids to become their best, most authentic selves! I moved on from EJCC feeling confident in myself, and loved. I highly recommend this daycare centre for ALL children. It is the BEST daycare you will ever know! Thank you to Kelly, and my teachers, Paula, Angela, and Chris. Thank you to all of the other daycare staff as well for always making me feel welcome and loved. With love, Violet Jordyn Carter-Glawson ("Evvy")