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20 - The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday September 20, 2008 www.oakvillebeaver.com BESTOFOAKVILLE Kinder Buddies - Dedicated to stimulating young minds while providing a high level of care Today, preschool children often spend much of their time in the care of someone other than their mother or father. What a grueling moment in a parent's life the first time they hand over their baby to the unknown. Thankfully, for Oakville families, countless parents need not have that worry...we have Kinder Buddies. A gentle transition into the hands of caring and educational experts, Kinder Buddies is unique. At this centre a devoted team of childcare specialists have created an environment dedicated to stimulating young minds, while providing the highest level of service and care. Formerly Monkey See, Monkey Do, Director Saurabh Bali, has not only given his centre a new name but created and extended programs which meet or exceed the ministry guidelines. Fostering creativity, Saurabh and partner Shivani Sharma believe in merging the care factor with learning. Originating from a family of educators, Saurabh and Shivani have created an interactive handson learning process. "It addresses the child's fundamental development skills, leading the way for them to be confident in their own individuality," says Bali. Kinder Buddies separates themselves from other Day Care Centres. An exceptional team of professionals expose the children to music classes, sign language, yoga and French, all with intent to hone in on social skills and development. "Based on a child's progress, we graduate the child from toddler to pre-school level, which in turn delights parents." Committed to making children happy and flourish, "We are consistent with quality care and education, creating a level of confidence for the parents when leaving their child in our care," says Bali. We also encourage parents to visit the centre and take part in activities so that they have a sense of belonging." Kinder Buddies is a happy place to be. Their hands-on approach to learning encourages children to use their imaginations and get involved, and this helps to strengthen the development of basic social and life skills in a way that makes learning fun. "At the end of the day there is nothing more satisfying when the parents pick up their child and both are smiling." That alone speaks volumes... DISCOVER THE BEST OF OAKVILLE... Oakville's galleries and museums Culture and the arts have always been of the greatest importance to this town, and to that end we have fostered the development and maintenance of numerous major galleries and museums dedicated to keeping our culture, and our spirit, alive and well for all the generations to come. Gairloch Gardens is one of the two exhibition spaces that fall under the aegis of the Oakville Galleries, a not-for-profit public art museum committed to contemporary art. Discover 19th & 20th Century Heritage through year round family events, workshops and exhibits, on the beautiful grounds of Erchless overlooking the Oakville Harbour and the shores of Lake Ontario. Oakville Museum consists of the Custom House & Toronto Bank, The Erchless Estate - the original home of Oakville's founding family, the Chisholms, and the Old Post Office. Rated as a Category "A" Museum by the Ontario Heritage Foundation, the museum has over 5000 artifacts in its permanent collection. Situated in the heart of Kelso Conservation Area, the Halton Region Museum is the centre for exploring Halton's natural and cultural heritage. Nestled beneath the Niagara Escarpment, the Museum site was a pioneer homestead founded by the Alexander Family in 1836. The Sovereign House was built by Bronte resident Charles Sovereign in 1846 and was home to renowned Canadian author Mazo de la Roche from 1911-1915. The house and its historical archives are considered an outstanding Ontario cultural landmark. The house showcases artifacts related to the builder, the lifestyles of the 1800s, and the harbour. The Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum is a great place to discover the real game of golf, from its champions and championships to the reason why golf balls have dimples. Everyone from the serious golfer to history buffs and children, will enjoy a round in the 18-hole exhibit gallery. Try the 3-hole putting green, take a swing in the driving cage with replica 19th century clubs and balls, and immerse yourself in the history of one of Canada's oldest and most popular games. Situated on the scenic grounds of the Glen Abbey Golf Club, host to many thrilling Canadian Opens. The Oakville Arts Council promotes art and culture in Oakville. As a not-for-profit charitable organization, Oakville Arts Council is an umbrella organization representing a large and diverse membership from the Oakville arts community. The Council strives to bring the best in arts and culture to the community.