"Likkle but tallawah"
This famous Jamaican saying simply means
Small but Mighty
At Tallawah, we nurture and empower children as they explore their curiosity, courage, and capabilities.
The Vision
A holistic, Reggio Emilia-inspired prrogram
for children ages 12 months- 6 years old
Day Program
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Reggio Emilia - inspired curriculum
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Exploration-based and inquiry-led learning
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Outdoor play and cultural programming
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Emphasis on creativity, independence, and social development
Night Program
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Structured evening routines
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Calm, supervised sleep environment
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Designed specifically for shift workers and overnight schedules
Sleep Experience
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Individual comfortable beds or cots (not floor mats)
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Soft, hygienic bedding
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Warm, dim lighting to simulate a home environment
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Quiet, secure sleep rooms with staff supervision
Hot Meal Program
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Nutritious hot dinners are provided daily
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Balanced meals including protein, vegetables, and whole grains
24 hours, 7 days a Week
Tallawah Night & Day Childcare is a premium, 24/7 childcare brand designed to provide support for Edmonton's essential workers.
Tallawah offers overnight safety in addition to daytime programming.
We value accessible care and want to extend our respect and honour to shift workers and frontline workers by bridging the gap in typical childcare operational hours.
We’re here for every hour you need us.
Chadene Forrester
BA, Business Administration Certificate, ECE Level 1
Founder & Executive Director
Chadene has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from MacEwan University.
While completing this degree, Chadene worked for several years in childcare settings both in-home and through private and non-profit centres. She has extensive experience in working with children from diverse backgrounds, varying abilities, and special interests.
During her undergraduate studies, Chadene volunteered at the BASE Clinic where she worked alongside child behavioural analysts and other psychological experts who supported her professional development in pairing and implementing ABA techniques.
The combination of her educational background, cultural influences, and lived experiences have inspired Chadene to pursue a Masters degree in Child Psychology. Chadene hopes to then integrate these new insights into the philosophy and values of the foundational operations at Tallawah Night and Day Childcare.