About us
Meet our Team
Sidra Altaf
FounderMeet the Heart Behind High5 Daycare.
- With a passion for nurturing young minds and over a decade of hands-on experience, Sidra Altaf is the visionary founder of High5 Daycare Agency. As a dedicated advocate for quality childcare, Sidra brings expertise and a genuine love for fostering an environment where children can thrive.
- Sidra has committed to the field for the last ten years, cultivated a deep understanding of each child's unique needs, and shaped the ethos of High5 Daycare, where excellence, compassion, and a home-like atmosphere are at the core of every childcare service.
- Driven by the belief that every child deserves a strong foundation for their future, she has meticulously designed the agency's approach. This approach emphasizes play, exploration, and creativity, creating an enriching experience that prepares children for the exciting journey.
- As the founder of High5 Daycare, Sidra is a seasoned professional and a warm and caring presence in the lives of the children and families served. The agency reflects Sidra's commitment to providing a safe, nurturing, and joyful environment where each child's early years are marked by love, laughter, and lasting learning experiences.
Akif Jamal
Co-FounderMeet the Co-Founder of High5 Daycare.
- The co-founder leading High5 Daycare Agency's expansion across Ontario. With a background in business strategy, Akif envisions extending the agency's excellence from the Halton Region to every corner of the province.
- Akif is committed to transformative early childhood education and strives to enhance every child's day at High5. His strategic mindset contributes to establishing High5 as a trusted name synonymous with top-notch childcare services.
- He aims to positively impact families and communities by fostering a professional, safe, and enriching childcare environment. "By nurturing young minds, we shape a brighter tomorrow for our children and communities."
Aliya
Home visitorMeet the Home Visitor with High5 Daycare.
- I’m a Registered Early Childhood Educator who has been in the field for over 10 years. I have also worked as an Educational Resource Worker for almost 2 years, working with children with special needs in a school setting. My role as a home visitor is to mentor and support High5 Day Care Providers by spending time in discussions with the provider about children in her care, child development issues, and programming. I also spend time observing and interacting with children, assessing whether children receive various stimulating activities.
Zain Mahmood
Chief IT OfficerMeet the Chief IT Officer with High5 Daycare.
- Zain is the mastermind behind High5 Daycare Agency's digital presence. As our IT Expert and Software Developer, He brings innovation and technical prowess to the forefront. With a knack for crafting seamless online experiences, he has designed and implemented the digital framework that enhances our outreach. Zain's expertise ensures a cutting-edge website and robust IT infrastructure, seamlessly integrating technology to support our mission of providing top-tier childcare services. His dedication to excellence propels High5 into the digital era, ensuring a harmonious blend of technology and compassionate childcare.
Haroon Lazar
Financial AnalystMeet the Financial Analyst with High5 Daycare.
- Haroon is our meticulous Financial Analyst at High5 Daycare Agency. He sharply focuses on numbers, ensuring the agency's financial well-being. His expertise in finance and keen attention to detail contribute to effective budget management and planning. As the silent force behind our fiscal operations, Haroon plays a pivotal role in enabling the team to deliver exceptional childcare services with financial stability and efficiency.
What Our Clients Say About Us
Exceptional daycare that provides personalized attention and a secure haven for children to thrive in. A five-star gem for nurturing and safeguarding young minds!
My son went to High5, A Licensed daycare and I would highly recommend there daycare service. My son developed cognitive skills and collaborative learning in impressive time. High5 Daycare providers are responsible and highly professional.
Highly recommended. The service provided by Sidra and her team are exceptional. Choosing the right daycare for any parent can be challenging and overwhelming however, Sidra ensured to provide us with the best facilities, staff and most importantly a safe environment where our little ones can learn and play happily.
Excellent place for kids!! We have been nothing but impressed by the program and the engaging activities the kids get to do here. The facility is clean and bright and seems to be a great environment. We are so happy to have found this center and would recommend it to anyone looking for daycare.
Looking for a Daycare to care for my son was definitely a challenging and an emotional task. Fortunately we came across Sidra at High5! Our experience has been great and the environment meets all our criteria for being safe, educational, caring and fun! Plenty of activities with regular adventures outside. There are lots of stimulating and educational learnings and my son is really happy with the friends he’s made there.
I have a very good experience with this daycare agency. Sidra who is the director is very helpful and supportive as it took a while for my son to get settled in daycare environment. She did regular visits to the daycare to see that everything was going on according to the Ministry regulations. My childcare provider (Anila) was a very loving lady and my son was very happy with her. She was very understanding and never bothered me.
Grateful to be a part of the High5 Daycare Agency! 🌟 From licensing assistance to valuable resources, it's been a collaborative journey. Appreciate the balanced, yet effective, approach in guiding daycare providers like me.
Working with high5 has been a great experience. Our daycare director has been an amazing and flexible person to work with. She respects and understands all of us. Anytime I have a concern or issue, our director is always considerate and handles problems with care.
I have been working with high5 from 1 year. What I enjoy about working with this daycare is they give exceptional guidance and training. My director and home visitor is so supportive and professional . The children in my care, I treat them like my family. I am so proud and happy to see the children grow up as they move on to school.
Working with high5 is such a good experience. My director is very passionate and supportive. Always ready to help in any situation. I never had any problem regarding kids and parents and payments. she always make sure that she follows the ministry guidelines and give us different activities time to time.
I have been working for High5 Daycare for sometime and I already love it. I love the strong and hard working management, I found Specially Sidra a knowledgeable person who is actively working hard to help parents to find loving home daycare for their little ones. She also fully cooperate with home daycare providers to help them to do their best to provide safe, secure and healthy child care environment to support the optimal development of young children. Thank you Sidra!