REKSAP Centres For Early Learning
Dedicated to nurturing children and supporting them as they continue to grow into confident, compassionate, capable individuals who embrace learning, curiosity and creativity
Our Centres
Original name: Regina Elementary Kindergarten School Age Program = REKSAP
Regina
Severn
Jockvale
Who We Are
Our History
REKSAP Centres for Early Learning began at Regina Street Public School in 1984, established by a dedicated group of parents together with Principal Meryl Bogart. The Regina Centre opened with 15 licensed childcare spaces and has grown over the years to meet the changing needs of the community. Today, REKSAP – Regina offers 159 licensed childcare spaces.
In 2006, Principal Dave Petrie of Severn Public School helped make it possible for REKSAP to expand to a second location at Severn Public School. The REKSAP – Severn opened with 50 licensed childcare spaces and now provides 128 licensed childcare spaces.
In 2026, REKSAP opened a third location at Jockvale Public School. REKSAP – Jockvale has 39 licensed childcare spaces, continuing our commitment to expanding access to quality childcare in response to community needs.
Our Centres
REKSAP is a licensed, non-profit childcare centre operating Monday to Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., 12 months of the year.
Governance and Leadership
REKSAP Centres of Early Learning is an incorporated, non-profit organization governed by a Community Board made up of parents and community members.
The Board of Directors is legally responsible for governing the organization. Under the leadership of the Board President and Executive Director, directors help guide REKSAP’s strategic direction and provide oversight in key areas, including financial management, human resources planning, corporate policy development, and by-law implementation.
Key Responsibilities of Directors
• Attend monthly Board meetings and actively participate in regular Board business.
• Contribute to the Board’s work plan and support progress toward agreed outcomes.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to volunteerism.
Our Program Philosophy
REKSAP provides a safe, well-supervised, and welcoming environment where daily programming reflects the needs, interests, and abilities of each child. Children are supported through:
- Individual and group learning opportunities
- Indoor and outdoor play-based experiences
- Flexible, spontaneous activities inspired by children’s interests
- Developmentally appropriate guidance from Registered Early Childhood Educators
Guided by Early Learning for Every Child Today and How Does Learning Happen?, our Registered Early Childhood Educators create stimulating, educational environments that encourage children’s learning, build their knowledge, and support their individual developmental needs.
What Parents Are Saying
We are so fortunate to have the best care for our children at Severn and Regina and are truly grateful every day! It’s such a privilege to be able to have excellent child care you can count on, where everyone knows your child(ren). We have been so impressed by the kindness and care of the educators of both schools. They are invested in the children that they care for and it shows. They speak about their educators with such love and admiration. All of you make a huge difference for working parents and deserve huge raises! Thank you so much. I have no idea what we would do without you all.
Thank you for all the love, care, and dedication you give every day. Your hard work, patience, and creativity make such a difference in our children’s lives. We truly appreciate everything you do to support their growth and happiness.
From the teachers who plan such engaging activities, to the assistants who wipe away tears and tie shoes, to the directors who keep it all running smoothly—you are all heroes in our eyes. You are shaping the next generation with patience and love, and we are so grateful that our child gets to learn from you. Thank you for everything you do, both seen and unseen.
Our family is so grateful for the care our child gets at REKSAP. The ECEs and EAs are so warm and welcoming with the kids, especially in the morning. I see so much patience and kindness (for kids and parents!) and I am just endlessly impressed by it. There are so many creative activities and so much support for the kind of messy exploration toddlers love, its wonderful! I am so glad that our child is at REKSAP and I’m so glad I’ve had the chance to meet all the ECEs and EAs in her classrooms. REKSAP is lucky to have them and we are lucky to have REKSAP.
Thank you for being so kind, nurturing, and supportive. Seeing our son be so happy with you guys makes us feel so much at ease when he is away from us. Our child seems to be truly enjoying himself there, learning new things everyday. We appreciate all the staff for being an important part of our family’s village.
As a newcomers, we felt nervous at first; your team’s warmth, clear communication and extra attention helped our child feel safe and confident. We are deeply grateful for your care and guidance.
Land Acknowledgement
We acknowledge that we are on the traditional, unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe Nation. For generations beyond measure, the Algonquin people have cared for the lands and waters we now live, work, and gather on. We honour their enduring presence, their stewardship, and their ongoing contributions to this region.
We recognize that reconciliation is a shared responsibility. As a community, we commit to learning from Indigenous peoples, respecting their rights, and supporting meaningful relationship‑building grounded in truth, accountability, and action.
To learn more about the land where you live and its previous and ongoing history: https://native-land.ca
Statement on Human Rights
We affirm that human rights are universal, inherent, and non‑negotiable. Every person—regardless of identity, background, or circumstance—deserves to live with dignity, safety, and freedom. We recognize that these rights are not granted by institutions or governments; they exist because we are human.
We commit ourselves to protecting these rights through our actions, our policies, and our relationships. We stand against discrimination, violence, and injustice in all forms. We believe that equality is not an aspiration but a responsibility, and we work to ensure that every individual can participate fully and freely in society.
Our REKSAP Logo
The playful characters were originally drawn by a young member of the REKSAP community, making the logo a true reflection of the children it serves. The organic, hand-drawn linework evokes both childhood creativity and the natural world, symbolizing growth, exploration and discovery. Together, the unique figures represent individuality, belonging and connection, while the green and blue palette reinforces themes of nature, learning and trust. The result is a warm and meaningful identity that celebrates REKSAP’s child-centred approach and longstanding commitment to nurturing young learners.
Licensing
The Ministry of Education (MOE) licenses REKSAP Centres For Early Learning under the Child Care and Early Years Act.
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The Centre is required to meet all the regulations of this Act, including health and fire regulations dictated by the City of Ottawa, the Ontario Fire Marshal, and the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board.
City of Ottawa and the Ministry of Education provides funding for: Canada Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) Subsidies, Go Funding, Provincial Wage Enhancement, Pay Equity, Stabilization Initiative, Transformation, Capacity Building, Play-Based Materials, Municipal Health and Safety, Repairs and Maintenance.