Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Little Jems Childrens Center
About the School
- Little Gems Children's Centre has been providing quality care for children in Ancaster and the surrounding area since its establishment in September of 1988.
- Little Gems strives to provide quality, loving child care in a home-like environment.
- It is our goal to help each child realize that he/she is loved.
- As well as to provide each child with opportunities for social, emotional, intellectual, and physical growth and development.
- Little Gems has been owned and operated by Karen Kergan since its establishment in 1988.
- We are a Ministry Licensed Centre that provides care in compliance with Day Nurseries Act.
- Little Gems is licensed for 72 children during the day and 15 after school.
- We currently provide care on a full-time and part-time basis for children 0-9yrs.
- Teachers at Little Gems meet the required qualifications for child care with Early Childhood Education or equivalent diplomas.
- In addition, all teachers maintain current First Aid and Infant/Toddler C.P.R. certificates.
- Our teachers are dedicated to furthering their professional development by participating in workshops and other classes in order to remain informed on current children's issues.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
23 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Little Gems Children's Centre has been providing quality care for children in Ancaster and the surrounding area since its establishment in September of 1988. Little Gems strives to provide quality, loving child care in a home-like environment. It is our goal to help each child realize that he/she is loved. As well as to provide each child with opportunities for social, emotional, intellectual, and physical growth and development. Little Gems has been owned and operated by Karen Kergan since its establishment in 1988. We are a Ministry Licensed Centre that provides care in compliance with Day Nurseries Act. Little Gems is licensed for 72 children during the day and 15 after school. We currently provide care on a full-time and part-time basis for children 0-9yrs. Teachers at Little Gems meet the required qualifications for child care with Early Childhood Education or equivalent diplomas. In addition, all teachers maintain current First Aid and Infant/Toddler C.P.R. certificates. Our teachers are dedicated to furthering their professional development by participating in workshops and other classes in order to remain informed on current children's issues.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Little Jems Childrens Center?
The application deadline for Little Jems Childrens Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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