About us
Faith, fun, and a whole lot of heart
Get to know Kovenant Kids — who we are, what we believe, and the family behind every program your child joins.
About Kovenant Kids
Where Faith, Learning, and Fun Come Together
At Kovenant Kids, we believe every child is uniquely created by God with gifts, talents, and a purpose. Our mission is to provide a safe, nurturing, and Christ-centered environment where children are inspired to grow spiritually, socially, emotionally, intellectually, and physically through meaningful learning and engaging experiences.
Located in Mississauga, Ontario, Kovenant Kids offers a variety of programs for children and families, including a part-time unlicensed preschool, Christ-centered summer camps, school break camps, recreational programs, and enrichment activities for children from 2½ to 13 years of age.
Whether children are taking their first steps into early learning or participating in our exciting summer adventures, every program is thoughtfully designed to build confidence, character, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.
Our Mission
“To provide high-quality, Christ-centered early learning and recreational programs that nurture the whole child through faith, education, play, and positive relationships.”
Our promise
We strive to create an environment where children
- Grow in their relationship with God
- Develop confidence and independence
- Build meaningful friendships
- Discover their unique gifts and abilities
- Learn through hands-on exploration and play
- Develop kindness, compassion, and respect for others
Our Vision
A trusted home for faith-filled learning
Our vision is to become a trusted Christian children's learning and recreation centre where families experience excellence in early childhood education, recreation, and community support while raising confident children grounded in faith and strong values.
Meet our founders & directors
Meet Our Founders & Directors
Esther Townsend — Co-Founder & Director
Esther Townsend is the Co-Founder and Director of Kovenant Kids, bringing over 13 years of experience supporting children, young people, and families across early years education, residential childcare, social care, and community services.
- LLB (Hons)
- MSc Psychology
- Level 5 Diploma, Leadership & Management for Children's Services
- PhD candidate, Criminal Justice
Esther holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB Hons), a Master of Science (MSc) in Psychology, and a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Children's Services. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Criminal Justice, reflecting her commitment to advancing research, leadership, and evidence-based practice that improves outcomes for children and young people.
Throughout her career, Esther has successfully managed and developed children's services, including daycare settings, residential children's homes, residential schools, semi-independent services, and community-based programmes. She has extensive experience establishing new children's services from the ground up, developing high-quality programmes, leading multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring the highest standards of safeguarding, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and child-centred care.
Esther has worked with some of the most high-risk children and young people in the care system, including those who have experienced trauma, abuse, exploitation, placement instability, emotional and behavioural challenges, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and Special Educational Needs (SEN). Her compassionate, trauma-informed approach focuses on building trusting relationships, promoting resilience, and helping every child reach their full potential in safe, nurturing, and inclusive environments.
As a devoted Christian, Esther co-founded Kovenant Kids with her husband with a vision of creating a place where children are loved, valued, and encouraged to flourish academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. She believes that every child is uniquely created by God and deserves opportunities to learn, play, grow in confidence, and discover their God-given purpose.
Beyond her leadership at Kovenant Kids, Esther is passionate about advocating for vulnerable children and young people. Her doctoral research focuses on criminal justice policy, trauma-informed practice, and addressing systemic inequalities affecting disadvantaged youth. She is committed to developing programmes and policies that strengthen families, empower children, and create lasting, positive change within communities.
Our Foundation
At Kovenant Kids, we believe children are one of God's greatest blessings. This belief shapes everything we do and inspires our commitment to providing a loving, faith-filled environment where every child can thrive.
“Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward.”
Psalm 127:3 (ESV)
Esther's Vision
Esther's Vision
“To provide a safe, inclusive, Christ-centred environment where every child is inspired to learn, grow, belong, and flourish while discovering their God-given purpose.”
Through her professional expertise, academic achievements, and unwavering commitment to serving children and families, Esther continues to lead Kovenant Kids with excellence, compassion, and faith creating a community where every child is nurtured, every family is valued, and every future is filled with hope.
Come and be part of our family
Register today and join the Kovenant Kids family — where every child is loved, valued, and encouraged to flourish.
Register your childQuestions? Call Esther at 647-677-8223