Child Care – Early Learning and Family Centre – E.D. Feehan

A licensed childcare facility that provides care and supervision for up to 47 children between the ages of two weeks and six years. Provides both teen parent and community spots. Childcare Subsidy accepted.

May be able to accommodate children with delays and differing needs. Please contact for further information.

Philosophy

• To provide quality care that meets the needs of the individual child while working with the family.
• Believe that the environment the children are in should be welcoming and nurturing with an emphasis on respect, co-operation, personal dignity, and security.
• Children’s developmental needs are met by incorporating the Principles of Play and Exploration into the daily routine.

Programs and Activities

• Operates on a family atmosphere basis under the belief that all children can learn from one another as well as from their daily experiences and explorations.
• Follow a play-based curriculum (Play and Exploration) focusing on the children’s interests and abilities.
• Outdoor play is an important part of growing up and they are outside every day. (weather permitting)
• Days are a mix of planned activities the children have the option of participating in, free play, outdoor play, sensory experiences, music, and stories.

Nutrition

• Committed to providing children with nutritious meals in a positive atmosphere in which a variety of social and self-help skills can be learned. Children are encouraged, never forced, to try all foods on their plates.
• Provides two snacks and lunch daily.
• Menu provides a well-balanced, nutritious diet for the children. Please avoid bringing any junk food into the center.
• Children are served (or serve themselves) one spoonful of each food prepared.
• Exceptions are made for food allergies or special diet restrictions.
• If a child is unable to eat the prepared meals, parents may be asked to supply food for their child.