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At Little Town Child Care and Montessori, our primary focus is to support the growth and development of your child. Our skilled Speech-Language Pathologists and Behaviour Therapy team provide personalized and group therapy sessions that utilize interactive games and toys specifically chosen for their educational value. Our aim is to equip your child with crucial functional skills and set them up for success in life.

At Little Town Child Care and Montessori, we prioritize providing top-notch service to every family that walks through our doors. Our team of dedicated professionals is passionate about fostering children’s growth, instilling confidence, happiness, and success in their lives. With a common goal of helping children thrive, we strive to make the process easy and offer the support that families need.

At Little Town Child Care and Montessori, we understand that the most important aspect of our services is the care provided by our staff. That’s why we only employ friendly, warm, and nurturing individuals who bring a wealth of education, experience, and abilities to our childcare center. We prioritize providing a safe and nurturing environment for all children, and our staff members are dedicated to making that a reality.

At Little Town Child Care and Montessori, we prioritize the safety and education of every child in our care. Our dedicated team of teachers are highly qualified, holding Early Childhood Education degrees and registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators. Additionally, each staff member holds a current Standard First Aid/CPR certificate, ensuring the well-being of your child.

At Little Town Child Care and Montessori, our therapy team consists of registered members of the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario. With specialized training in applied behavioral analysis and speech pathology, they are well-equipped to provide top-notch care to support your child’s development. The goal is to ensure your child’s success in communication and behavior.

DEVELOPMENT MILESTONES

Speech and Language Developmental Milestones

At Little Town Child Care and Montessori, we understand that every child develops differently. Our speech-language pathologists have compiled a list of common language milestones by age to serve as a guide. However, if you have any questions or concerns about your child’s language development, feel free to reach out to us for more information.

BIRTH TO 3 MONTHS

  • The child makes cooing sounds
  • The child has different cries for different needs
  • The child smiles at you
  • The child is startled due to loud sounds
  • The child is soothed/calmed by a familiar voice

4 TO 6 MONTHS

  • The child babbles and makes different sounds

  • The child makes sounds back to you when you talk

  • The child enjoys games like peek-a-boo

  • The child turns his/her eyes toward a sound source

  • The child responds to music or toys that make noise

7 TO 12 MONTHS

  • The child should wave hi/bye

  • The child responds to his/her name

  • The child lets you know what he/she wants using sounds, and actions like pointing

  • The child begins to follow simple directions (e.g., Where is your nose?)

  • The child localizes sound by turning his/her head toward the sound

BY 12 TO 18 MONTHS

  • The child should use common words and start to put words together
  • The child enjoys listening to storybooks
  • The child points to body parts or pictures in a book when asked
  • The child looks at your face when talking to you

2 TO 3 YEARS

  • The child should use sentences of three or more words most of the time

  • The child understands different concepts (e.g., in-on; up-down

  • The child follows two-part directions (e.g., take the book and put it on the table)

  • The child answers simple questions (e.g., Where is the car?)

  • The child participates in short conversations

3 TO 4 YEARS

  • The child should tell a short story or talk about daily activities

  • The child talks in sentences with adult-like grammar

  • The child generally speaks clearly so people understand him/her

  • The child hears you when you call to them from another room

  • The child listens to the television at the same volume as others

    The child answers a variety of questions

Developmental Milestones Sensory

BIRTH to 6 MONTHS

  • Recognizes scent of mother’s breast milk

  • ​​Hearing is mature

    ​​Tracks objects with eyes

    ​​Looks at own hands

    ​​Responds to sounds and voice

  • Reaches for nearby objects

  • Actively coordinates suck, swallow, breath sequence, tongue is cupped, forward rhythmical movements of the tongue, and jaw consistently moves up and down in a coordinated pattern

  • Sleeps 4-10-hour intervals

  • Cries to communicate hunger, fear, discomfort

6 TO 12 MONTHS

  • Plays 2-3 minutes with a single toy

  • ​​Imitates gestures

  • ​​Uses tongue to move food around mouth

  • ​​Opens mouth to be fed

  • ​​Sleeps 10-12 hours with only 1 awakening

  • ​​Tolerates a range of different textured foods

  • Drinks from a cup

1 TO 2 YEARS

  • Bothered by soiled nappy

  • Distinguishes between edible and inedible objects (18 months)

  • Understands common dangers of hot objects, stairs, glass

  • Enjoys messy play

  • ​​Reacts to extremes in temperature

  • Copies sounds that you make

  • Looks for an object he/she watched fall out of sight (such as a spoon that fell under the table)

  • Follow simple 1 step instructions​

  • Solves problems with trial and error

2 TO 3 YEARS

  • Uses toilet with assistance and has daytime control

  • Sits to look at books independently

  • Pays attention for 3 minutes

  • Begins to be able to take turns

  • Explores surroundings

  • Points to 5-6 parts of a doll when asked

  • Matches circles and squares

3 TO 4 YEARS

  • Can count 1-5

  • Knows most colors

  • Can differentiate between real and pretend world

  • Takes turns

  • Able to completely clothe self, only requiring assistance with laces, buttons, and other fasteners in awkward places

  • Feeds self without difficulty

  • Social encounters are acted out through play activities

OPPORTUNITIES

Looking for a career in childcare?

Join the dynamic team at Little Town Child Care and Montessori, where we’re seeking experienced Speech Language Pathologists and Applied Behavior Analysis Therapists to provide exceptional therapy services in our modern and engaging treatment center in Etobicoke, Ontario. As a passionate and driven professional, you bring superb communication skills and exceptional organizational abilities to the table, while also demonstrating patience and a results-oriented approach when working with clients.

This is a unique opportunity to work with children and make a positive impact in the community, all while enjoying the freedom of a flexible schedule and being a part of a growing company. If you’re located between Hwy 27 and Rexdale Blvd, and have a passion for helping children ages 18 months to 4 years reach their potential, we’d love to hear from you.

As a Speech-Language Pathologist and/or Applied Behavior Analysis you will:

  • Create and/or contribute to excellence in the patient experience
  • Lead patients through individualized care plans – accurately assessing, communicating and providing treatment to facilitate goal attainment for the patient
  • Liaise with referral sources to build relationships and ensure patients’ needs are met
  • Providing written reports, as required, ensuring all documentation is aligned with College standards
  • Contribute to the team through collaboration, demonstrating passion for your work and using good judgement & integrity in decision-making
  • Provide ongoing evaluation of patient progress
  • Engage in continuous learning and skills development

As a member of the Little Town Team, you will:

  • Be a registered member in good standing with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario
  • Be passionate about your profession and committed to ongoing professional development
  • Be dedicated to providing the highest quality of patient care
  • Have strong skills in critical thinking, decision-making and analysis
  • Have excellent time management and organizational skills with an ability to work independently
  • Be comfortable working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team
  • Have excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Be empathetic with an effective ability to build rapport with patients
  • Have 2+ years of community experience
  • Possess a Master’s Degree

If this sounds like you, we want to work with you! Please email resume & cover letter to

[email protected]

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